♥️❓ i bought six mystery books to go on blind dates with

[@carolinetaylor3069]

I think this is such a cool concept and I love when bookstores do this, I would honestly love to buy a wrapped book myself but I own so many books that I'd be worried I'm buying a book I already have lol

[@fictionalfates]

this was basically my worry when i got them skdkskkc but at least there’s a good chance of not getting one you already own if you choose a genre you don’t read much in!

[@Readitandeat]

@@fictionalfates I run a Blind Date with a Book Program and I leave an option for you to post your Good Reads or Storygraph Link! That way I can double check your reads vs. my inventory. I specialize in food-related books across genres so I'm niche and haven't had too many people overlap with the options I have (I offer YA, Rom Com, Fiction, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction, and Cozy Mysteries)

[@RoselinBooksOfficial]

"What if I get a book I already own"--THE FIFTH SEASON

[@fictionalfates]

LITERALLY i manifest things too well skdkskkd

[@therainfromfreecloud]

This year I've been doing a random book challenge for myself, and it's been so much fun!!! For one book each month I've been going to a bookstore and using a random number generator to pick the book, and no matter what it is, I have to read it. Everything I've gotten (so far) I've enjoyed and they've almost all been books I never would have picked up on my own

[@millieb3823]

That sounds really cool! If you dont mind me asking, how do you choose the books by the numbers is it lile the 5th book on the shelf or do you choose books your interested in and number them, i hope this makes sense thankyou!

[@therainfromfreecloud]

@@millieb3823 I do number on the shelf, but I do like a series of random numbers to narrow it down. I've had to change it a little depending on how the store is laid out, but mostly I pick first by genre/section, then aisle, shelf, then book. You have to set the parameters for each number so I have to kind of walk around like, counting how many aisles there are and decide ahead of time which aisle counts as '1', etc.

[@fictionalfates]

oh this is such a cool idea!!!

[@millieb3823]

@@therainfromfreecloud ahh okay thankyou so much!! I will definately try this i may get my friends to pick the numbers just to make it more exciting idk aha thankyouu!!!

[@ReadingNymph]

I love things like this. My library used to do this where they would wrap up random.books and have just one line to describe it on the wrapping

[@claytongriffith8323]

My local bookstore does these and I adore the concept

[@fictionalfates]

honestly, it’s so good!!

[@pidge1997]

I love the concept of mystery books but am yet to try it out myself, this is making me want to give it a go even more!

[@fictionalfates]

yessss, you should totally do it!!

[@shdcdvn9208]

Did not expect Norway to be mentioned 🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@emiliefrantzen]

sameee

[@10FableFaerie01]

Really enjoyed this concept of blind dates with books! I think i've seen several etsy shops who do them and I'm pretty sure there's a secondhand bookshop in London that does it too but I can't remember the name

[@Khushi_Kishore]

I’ve been considering doing this video idea for my own channel - was a little worried but after this I’m 100% convinced and excited!! Watch me run to waterstones and beg one of the employees to make the picks for me😂 Loved the video❤️

[@fictionalfates]

omg yes yes i’d love to see it!!

[@Khushi_Kishore]

@@fictionalfates Aw thank you!! I’d be honored xx

[@booksandlifewithlaura2143]

A memory called Empire is one of my favorite duologies. This series is under hyped and more people need to read this duology.

[@fictionalfates]

it’s honestly so SO good!! i’m definitely going to read the sequel asap!! i’m looking forward to it!

[@matchablossm4416]

The memory-inheriting tech from A Memory Called Empire reminds me of the Bene Gesserit from the Dune series :o

[@bestnarryever]

I absolutely LIVE for your water reminders, thank you for taking care of us Joel 💛

[@tibbarasden]

Just found your channel and love that you are doing blind dates with books. Having someone else choose the book and getting to open it is so fun. I did a 25 days of bookmas and loved it. Just picked up a mystery book on a recent haul as well. Look forward to more videos.

[@theflea9091]

i was looking at his bookshelf for a while, then i noticed the red velvet merch.... subscribed IMMEDIATELY lmao

[@maybeimacat3183]

Strange beasts of China is such a good title and the concept is very intriguing

[@fictionalfates]

it’s such a good read!

[@conflictpersona8]

Someone did this for me unexpectedly and it was SUCH a pleasant surprise. I'd nvr have read the book tbh and ended up loving it. ❤️

[@ElizasBookshelf]

Omg I love these blind dates with a book!! But I’m always afraid I may already have it 😂

[@Readitandeat]

I run a Blind Date with a Book program called Read It & Eat here in the US (US + Canada)! The whole idea is to take you on a culinary adventure so you get a book where food is the core theme AND you get a snack that supports a small business (Read It & Eat, get it, haha...). Plus, there's a donation component built in to help fight hunger in my town in partnership with food pantries and food non-profits. I leave an option for you to post your Good Reads or Storygraph Link! That way I can double check your reads vs. my inventory. I specialize in food-related books across genres so I'm niche and haven't had too many people overlap with the options I have (I offer YA, Rom Com, Fiction, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction, and Cozy Mysteries)

[@adaezefeyisayo]

This sounds amazing✨

[@rebeka5233]

“..as I usually do..” 😂

[@radiosilence3657]

A blind date with a book is probably the only type of date I'll ever go on hahahah *crying in single bi* This concept is actually so entertaining and exciting, I'm intrigued to see if you'll enjoy the books you got! To be honest, I have exclusively been reading Marauders fanfiction for the past two weeks, sooo... IT MAKES ME FEEL THINGS, OKAY?! Glad you've posted again, your videos always make me smile.

[@fictionalfates]

omg not the initial comment akdkskkd eeeee but honestly reading fanfic is just as valid so i love this for you hehe but also thank you for the compliment on the knitted jumper!!!

[@BookBuds]

I love your earring !!! Great video!

[@thriftysimplicity]

Nice! This is exciting!! 💜💙😁

[@analuanalu2022]

13:48 So... Kirby?..

[@cameojennifer1177]

Hello from Sydney Australia. Your video was awesome 👏 throughly enjoyed it.

[@aaronhaceves]

As a control freak, I could never do a book blind date lol

[@slate2103]

Can you recommend a great book for a reading slump,? I’ve been stuck for past year picking up books and struggling. Nothing to long??

[@jazzmineanderson6330]

I have Ace of Spades and I love that cover

[@fictionalfates]

SAME!

[@sadyemaley816]

Strange beasts of china is so good ! So glad you liked it !

[@fictionalfates]

i’m so happy i loved it, it was just SO GOOD

[@sadyemaley816]

@@fictionalfates It’s one of those books that’s really hard to describe but is so good .

[@HasabeMizurukara]

I love Strange Beasts of China. I gave it 5 stars. I was moved so much. I will say I read some articles that talk about the lack in translation or cultural notes that missed some important themes and parts of history.

[@k-dog4436]

Good video!👍

[@SmoresTotem]

BRO i just remebered you look exactlyyyy like jeremy lynch you should see him your like twins

[@pavlinazitkova]

🥰👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻👍🏻

[@blauble]

My high school used to do book blind dates for Valentine's day! Glad you enjoyed the experience. It would also be cool if you tried this but with books from all over the world

[@conflictpersona8]

That's so sweet your school did this! I didn't bump into the concept until recently but I saw speed dating books for Valentines Day which I'm going to do. It's so fun 💕 I wish my school had done this what a cute concept.

[@AwkwardBookworm]

At least you only got two well known books!

[@fictionalfates]

that’s true!!!

[@iknowthe_end]

Hey Joel, have you read the girls I’ve been you probably have but if you haven’t I think you would enjoy it!

[@TheSassyLibraryFox]

I love the idea of blind book dates but I'm always worried I might buy books I already read. *lol* I guess if you read a lot the chances to get a book you already know are pretty high. XD It's so good to hear that you enjoyed "A Memory Called Empire"! I've been curious about this one for a long time and might pick it up soon now! =)

[@fictionalfates]

I’d definitely pick up AMCE, it’s just such a good good read and i can say it’s a lil slow burn sapphic 👀

[@tiffinyvann9723]

Can you tell them your favorite type of books to read then do the surprise books

[@fictionalfates]

i’m not sure! could be something to look into!

[@michreviews1704]

Seems like I have a few new books to add to my TBR! Also I love this concept of blind dates!! I haven't found a bookshop that does it near me yet, but I would love to try it!!

[@fictionalfates]

ahhh i hope you find a bookshop near you that does it!!

[@tiffinyvann9723]

Does peach 🍑 water count.

[@rileyk6003]

Isn't Mr B's a restaurant?

[@fictionalfates]

not in this case! skdkskkdkc

[@LittlePiscesReading]

These sound really interesting. I wouldn't have heard of a few of them otherwise. I'm not sure how you feel about romance but Words and Kisses does blind dates with a book occasionally. If you do this again, that might be worth checking out. ❤❤