Go On A Blind Date With A Book!

I love reading; almost as much as I love writing. There has been countless occasions where I completely disregarded a book sitting on a shelf because of it's cover art, which is totally judgmental of me. Now that I've started a blog, I realized how upset I would be if someone disregarded my blog post based off of the title. The picture on the outside of the book shouldn't matter as much as the material written inside of the book. The picture we paint for ourselves inside our head while reading the book is more prominent in our minds than any cover page ever could be. A book is suppose to make you feel something, anything, and these feelings can differ from person to person; which is why I think it's ridiculous to judge a book by it's cover. One person could fall in love with a piece of art, while another hates it; the same goes for cover art. It's nearly impossible to choose artwork that satisfies everyone, so why not just pick a book based solely on the content? 

I've heard of one person blind dating another person but I've never heard of a person going on a blind date with a book! It's something that a few book stores and libraries have been picking up on recently. It's simple! The idea is to make sure the person buying the book CAN'T see the cover. You can use any kind of paper (brown paper is used here) and decorate it in any type of way that interests you (they added a simple bow as seen above)! You could find these simple, inexpensive, items at your local CVS or Dollar Store! Once the book is all wrapped up, remember that you have to put the price on it as well as a few descriptive words for the book; so try not to over decorate! The few words will grab the readers attention and have them interested in the content of the book as opposed to the cover. It will also arouse their curiosity regarding the "blind date" process. If you're thinking about hosting your own "Blind Date With A Book" it would be a great idea to test it out at a yard sale! Books are usually huge hits at yard sales! 

If you're not interested in going on a blind date with a book that's totally fine! There's plenty of fun tips and tricks I can suggest for in-store purchases! If you go to a franchise such as Barnes and Noble or Books A Million, they usually offer membership options that will give you discounts with each purchase. For example, Books A Million offers 40% off best selling books for their members; as well as many other amazing discounts! And that's just the beginning! Another great perk is most of the time book stores have coffee shops attached to them that also accept the store's membership card; which will give you a discount on some yummy treats. There's nothing I love more than some caffeine and a good book! If a membership card doesn't interest you, there's always your student ID. You'd be surprised by how many places offer discounts with proof of a valid school ID; always ask it's worth a shot! Also, we can't forget about thrift stores; they ALWAYS have a great book section! And the prices of books at thrift stores are unbeatable. 

The inside of the book is what touches people and allows them to escape from reality not the cover page. You rarely ever will remember a book by what's on the front page. So, take a chance and go on a blind date with a book!

Links to the places I've mentioned above:

Books A Million: http://www.booksamillion.com

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com

CVS: http://www.cvs.com

You can also Google your local library or book store!

What is your favorite book? Which book did you read and love even though you thought you'd dislike it? Would you go on a "blind date" with a book? Comment below to share!

Don't forget to check back for tomorrow's blog post!! I will be showing you a super easy and fun DIY on how to turn your favorite lipstick into your favorite tinted lip balm for summer; a cheap and easy way to beat chapped lips! I'm still debating whether I should post the DIY in a step by step picture sequence or a video! Which would you rather see?