A personalised book subscription from Bookish Blindside delivers 2 handpicked paperback books to your door every month, chosen specifically based on your reading taste, favourite genres, and books you've loved before. Unlike random book boxes, every book is carefully selected just for you — not by an algorithm.

• Step 1: Choose your genre — Fantasy, Romance, Dark Romance, Crime & Thriller, or Surprise Me
• Step 2: Leave a note at checkout with your favourite books, tropes you love, and Goodreads if you have one
• Step 3: We handpick 2 books chosen just for your reading taste
• Step 4: Your books arrive beautifully wrapped with a bookmark and cosy extras

We currently offer: 🔮 Fantasy, 🌸 Romance, 💖 Dark Romance, 🔍 Crime & Thriller, and 🎢 Surprise Me (mixed genres). Each subscription is personalised within your chosen genre based on your specific reading taste.

Never! We keep a record of every book sent to every subscriber, so you will never receive a duplicate. We also take into account books you mention having already read in your checkout note.

Yes — you can cancel at any time with no contracts or commitment. We never want you to feel locked in. Simply cancel before your next billing date and you won't be charged again.

At checkout, leave a note with: books you've loved recently, books you didn't enjoy, tropes you like (e.g. enemies to lovers, slow burn, found family), and your Goodreads profile if you have one. The more detail you give us, the better we can tailor your picks!

Our personalised book subscription starts from £17.99/month and includes 2 handpicked paperbacks, a bookmark, and free UK delivery. View all subscription options here.

Blind Date With a Book is a one-time mystery book experience. Your book is handpicked based on your genre preference, beautifully wrapped so you can't see the cover, and delivered to your door. It also includes a bookmark, tea sachet, and a cosy self-care treat. Perfect for readers wanting a surprise!

No — your book is never randomly chosen. We handpick based on your chosen genre and any reading preferences you share at checkout (favourite books, tropes, Goodreads). It's a surprise, but a thoughtful one!

Because books are handpicked and personalised, we are unable to accept returns based on book preference. However, if your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us at bookishblindside@gmail.com and we'll make it right.

All books in our Blind Date With a Book and subscriptions are new or like-new condition paperbacks.

Yes! Free UK delivery is included on all book subscriptions and Blind Date With a Book orders. Delivery costs may apply to individual smaller products such as bookmarks and notepads.

Orders are typically dispatched within 2–5 working days. You'll receive a confirmation email once your order has been shipped. If you have any questions about your order, contact us at bookishblindside@gmail.com.

Currently we ship within the UK only. We hope to offer international shipping in the future — follow us on TikTok for updates!

We sell a range of bookish gifts including bookmarks (Enchanted Valley, Ariel Cat, Bee Happy, Daisy Smile), notepads (Book Review Notepad, Bee Reading Sprint Tracker, Lilac Notepad, Cloud Notepad), and more. Browse all gifts here.

All our orders come beautifully wrapped as standard — perfect for gifting! Every box is packed with care to create a cosy, exciting unboxing experience.

Yes! Use code BOOKISH20 at checkout for 20% off bookmarks, notepads, and surprise boxes. Not valid on book subscriptions.

Yes! Bookish Blindside is a UK-based small business. All orders are packed and shipped from within the UK. We're proud to be a small, independent bookish business built on a genuine love of reading 💜

You can reach us at bookishblindside@gmail.com — we aim to reply within 1–2 working days. You can also find us on TikTok where we post regularly!

We're proud to have helped over 11,000 readers across the UK discover books they truly love. Every single order is personally chosen with care 💜