Blind Date with a Book

Blind Date with a Book Blind Date with a Book – by Bede's Helping Hands. Take a chance on a Blind Date with a Book! All books are a mixture of old and new

Choose your favourite genre and enjoy the surprise as each book is beautifully wrapped with a few little extras inside.

3 more books added. Pop in and have a little browse. Will add teasers soon ❤️
10/04/2026

3 more books added. Pop in and have a little browse. Will add teasers soon ❤️

Our Books are up and running. Please pop into Bede’s Helping Hands and have a look or send us a message f you are lookin...
07/04/2026

Our Books are up and running. Please pop into Bede’s Helping Hands and have a look or send us a message f you are looking for something in particular. ❤️

Starting to work on our Blind Date with a Book corner. Really looking forward to seeing the finished look ❤️
04/04/2026

Starting to work on our Blind Date with a Book corner. Really looking forward to seeing the finished look ❤️

📚✨ Why should adults have all the fun?Our Blind Date with a Book has been a big hit with grown-ups… so we thought, why n...
15/03/2026

📚✨ Why should adults have all the fun?

Our Blind Date with a Book has been a big hit with grown-ups… so we thought, why not bring the magic to younger readers too?

👀 Coming soon: Blind Date with a Book for Kids!
Each book will be carefully wrapped with just a few fun clues about the story inside — no peeking! It’s all about the excitement of discovering a new adventure.

🎁 Perfect as a unique gift for young readers

📖 Great for encouraging kids to try something new
✨ A little mystery, a lot of imagination

Because finding your next favourite story should feel like opening a present.

Stay tuned… the kids’ Blind Dates are coming soon!

Book 16 - I love the sound of this book and will be getting a copy for myselfGenre: Dark RomancePublished: 16/08/22Pages...
14/03/2026

Book 16 - I love the sound of this book and will be getting a copy for myself
Genre: Dark Romance
Published: 16/08/22
Pages: 351
Ratings: Amazon: 4.4. - Goodreads: 4.11
*Unforgettable Twists
*Paranormal Thriller
*Fast Paced
*High Spice Story
Most readers suggest going in completely blind, don’t look for spoilers, the shock factor of the ending is what made this a viral sensation.

Trigger warnings: Explicit Language/Sex/Power Play/DV/Death/Miscarriage

Stand Alone Paperback Book
NEW BOOK
£8

📚✨ One of the special items included in your Blind Date with a Book is this beautiful Book Review Card!After you finish ...
14/03/2026

📚✨ One of the special items included in your Blind Date with a Book is this beautiful Book Review Card!
After you finish your mystery read, you can use this card to capture your thoughts about the book — from the plot and characters to the world building and even the spice level 🌶️⭐. It’s the perfect way to reflect on your reading experience and keep track of the stories that stay with you.

Did you love the ending?

Was there a character you couldn’t get enough of?
What was your favorite moment?

Write it all down and let fellow readers know your thoughts! Your review might even inspire someone else to pick up their next great read. 📖💭

Book 14NEW BOOKGenre: Mystery/ThrillerPublished: 14/12/17Pages: 448*Grips to the point of obsession *My life stopped whi...
14/03/2026

Book 14
NEW BOOK
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Published: 14/12/17
Pages: 448
*Grips to the point of obsession
*My life stopped while I read this book
*Psychological Thriller
The story focuses on a mother’s search for her daughter.
Ratings: Amazon: 4.5. - Goodreads: 4.04
Stand Alone Paperback Book
£8

Trigger Warning: Abduction/Confinement/Violence/Death/Grief/Self Harm.

Book 13Genre: Romantic ThrillerPages: 624*Set in London 1995*Thrilling Love Story*Full of Twists*Evocative*Fast Paced. *...
14/03/2026

Book 13
Genre: Romantic Thriller
Pages: 624
*Set in London 1995
*Thrilling Love Story
*Full of Twists
*Evocative
*Fast Paced.
*Complex Characters
Ratings: Amazon: 4.4. - Goodreads: 4.09
Stand Alone
Published 29/01/26
NEW BOOK
£8

14/03/2026

Special Introductory Offer – Blind Date with a Book!

Looking for your next great read with a little surprise?
All of our Blind Date with a Book bundles are currently on offer:

✨ £4 for pre-loved books
✨ £8 for brand new books

Take a chance on a mystery read – beautifully wrapped and ready to discover! Perfect for treating yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a fellow book lover.
📖 Pop in and pick your next blind date today… you might just fall in love with a new favourite author!

All proceeds going to Bede’s Helping Hands helping to support our Community ❤️

Book 1Genre: Psychological Thriller.Published: 18/03/2021Pages: 418Ratings: Amazon: 4.3. - Goodreads: 4.00*Thriller of ...
14/03/2026

Book 1
Genre: Psychological Thriller.
Published: 18/03/2021
Pages: 418
Ratings: Amazon: 4.3. - Goodreads: 4.00
*Thriller of the decade
*A Child in Danger
*An impossible choice
*who do you trust
*So many twists and turns
Pre-loved paperback book
Standalone
£4

14/03/2026

📚 Blind Date with a Book – Here’s How It Works

Each Blind Date with a Book package is carefully wrapped so the title remains a surprise. Inside, you’ll find a selection of little extras to make your reading experience even more special.

Every package includes:

• A Book Review Card so you can tell us what you thought of the book
• Bookmarks
• A Magnetic Bookmark
• Stickers
• A Bar of Chocolate
• Biscuits
• Your choice of Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate
• A Pen
• Index Tabs

All books are a mix of pre-loved and new, and every purchase helps support the work of Bede's Helping Hands.

❤️ Take a chance… your next favourite book might be waiting for you!

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Bede's Helping Hands, Glasgow Road
Jarrow
NE324AU

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Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

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