Join us for a Blind Date with a Book Swap, a fun and low-pressure way to share the books you’ve loved and discover new stories!

Bring a gently used book wrapped in paper with only a few hints written on the outside—think genre, vibes, tropes, or content notes—no titles or authors revealed! Browse the wrapped selections from fellow readers and choose a mystery book to take home. It’s part surprise, part matchmaking, and entirely bookish fun.

Whether you’re looking for romance, fantasy, mystery, or something unexpected, this swap is a great way to step outside your usual reading habits and connect with other readers in the community.

✨ How It Works:

• Bring one wrapped book to swap (or more, if allowed)

• Include brief clues (genre, mood, tropes, age range)

• Pick a mystery book in return

• Unwrap at home—or together if you can’t wait!

All ages welcome. Come solo or bring a friend and let fate choose your next great read.

Please note: If parking is full at SE&B, additional parking may be available in the vacant lot across the street, and in the public lot on historic East Street, just across from Happy Panini.