Looking for your next great read? How about letting fate decide?
I've spent years writing fantasy novels, creating bizarre characters, and putting fictional people through situations that would probably violate several international treaties. But there's one thing I still love just as much as writing books: discovering them.
There's something special about picking up a story without knowing exactly what you're getting into. No endless scrolling through Amazon recommendations. No obsessing over reviews. No judging a book by its cover.
Just a little mystery and the possibility of finding something fantastic.
That's why I'm excited to introduce Ultimate Book Dates, an Etsy shop offering autographed blind dates with books.
What's a Blind Date With a Book?
The concept is pretty simple.
You pick a genre. You receive a mystery book. You discover what you've gotten yourself into.
The twist? The books are autographed.
Instead of knowing the exact title before you order, you get to experience the surprise of opening a book chosen from a genre you already enjoy.
It's part literary adventure, part collectible, and part excuse to add another book to the ever-growing pile on your nightstand.
Not that any of us need another excuse.
Fantasy, LitRPG, Horror, and Romance
Ultimate Book Dates offers a variety of reading experiences, including:
LitRPG: For readers who love video games, character progression, dangerous adventures, and fantasy worlds where the rules are occasionally more dangerous than the monsters.
Horror: For people who believe a relaxing evening should involve being thoroughly terrified.
Romance: For readers who prefer their fictional adventures with a little more chemistry, passion, and relationship drama.
As someone who has spent a substantial portion of my writing career in fantasy and LitRPG, I particularly love the idea of readers discovering a new adventure without knowing the title beforehand.
Sometimes the best books are the ones you weren't looking for.
Why Autographed Books?
There's something different about owning a signed copy.
An ordinary book gives you a story. An autographed book gives you a little piece of the person who created it, too.
Whether you're collecting signed editions, looking for a unique gift, or simply want to support independent authors, an autographed mystery book is a fun alternative to buying another title from your usual recommendations.
And if you're shopping for a fellow reader, you don't even have to figure out which books they already own. Just pick a genre and let the surprise do the work.
Your Next Favorite Book Might Be a Mystery
If you've read my novels, you already know I appreciate unexpected twists, questionable decisions, and characters who find themselves in situations that have gotten wildly out of hand.
A blind date with a book is a considerably safer version of that experience.
Probably.
Ultimate Book Dates offers signed mystery books starting at $30, making them a fun treat for yourself or a gift for the book lover in your life.
So, if you're ready to take a chance on something new, head over to Etsy and see what's waiting.
Take a Chance on Your Next Great Read
VISIT ULTIMATE BOOK DATES ON ETSY
Choose your genre. Embrace the mystery. Meet your next favorite book.
