February is SELF CARE MONTH (click blog posts for more info) X

 Welcome to the Book Matchmaker where we will try and match you with your perfect book.

Are you stuck in a reading rut choosing the same kind of books over and over again? Its time to break out of your comfort zone and choose your next book based on just 4 words or by it's genre.

Each book is like a date...with destiny! Who knows you may even fall in love? 

Each Book Date comes with a Letter and a Hot Drink Option. 

Spacemask Add On - The Book Matchmaker

Spacemask Add On

£3.50 Sale

For the month of February (see blog post about self care month) we are offering you the chance to buy one of these fantastic self warming eye masks to pop on your eyes after you have read a few chapters or whilst your listening to your audio book.  

It's now time to devote some love to yourself and enjoy some self care x

One individual foil pouch containing a beautifully scented, magically warming, HEAVEN. Peel open the pouch, affix the eye mask over your eyes and the elastic loops round your ears & wait for the mask to warm up - be prepared to be transported to another dimension. Don't ask us how they work, they just DO. It's magical. Perfectly natural and safe.

Gentle Heating Eye Mask
Relieves Eye Stress
Relieves Eye Tension
Essence of Jasmine scent
Perfect to wind down in preparation for the perfect sleep
**PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM CANNOT BE PURCHASED ON ITS OWN - ONLY AS AN ADD ON TO AN EXISTING ORDER IN YOUR BASKET**

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Choose a Book Based on 4 Words

FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURE MYSTERY DARK - The Book Matchmaker
FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURE MYSTERY DARK
£13.99
MYSTERY HISTORY SECRETS LOVE - The Book Matchmaker
MYSTERY HISTORY SECRETS LOVE
£13.99
THRILLER SECRETS MURDER CRIME - The Book Matchmaker
THRILLER SECRETS MURDER CRIME
£13.99
PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER SUSPENSE TENSION - The Book Matchmaker
PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER SUSPENSE TENSION
£13.99
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The Book Date Gift Box - The Book Matchmaker

The Book Date Gift Box

£0.00 £29.99 Sale

THE BOOK DATE GIFT BOX = the perfect date night!

Each box includes:

  • A NEW Book Date (choose your own genre)
  • The Bookmatchmaker Mug (printed locally).
  • A letter-pressed Book Matchmaker Book Mark made by local Shrewsbury business Artcadia. 
  • Hot Drinks Option (see options)
  • Treat Option - Handmade Shrewsbury Biscuits from local Shrewsbury Bakers or a handmade Vanilla Clotted Cream fudge heart made my local Roly’s fudge.
  • Add a postcard with a note for FREE! Please state in the notes section. 

    If you have any questions or require a more bespoke tailored gift box to suit a recipient please get in touch and we can change things to suit that person.

    WHAT IS A BOOK DATE?

    Our Book Dates are beautifully wrapped in our own designed wrapping paper tied up with red bakers twine. 

    The Book will be described using just four words which are printed on the front using a Retro Dymo Embosser label maker. 

    Are you stuck in a reading rut? Reading the same thing over and over again? Take a leap of faith and pick a book that sparks your curiosity by the four words. You never know you could end up falling in love!

    They also make the perfect gift for that person that loves nothing more than to immerse themselves in a good book. Take the hassle out of choosing the 'right' book and surprise them with this unusual gift idea. Each book also comes with a love letter explaining the concept.

    **For Shipping please allow at least 5 working days for your item to be dispatched - each gift box and sometimes each book is wrapped and put together individually by just one person. If you require your Gift Box urgently then please message us and we can see if we can process your order faster.**

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    What our customers think...

    Super Cute and Different!

    The packaging was so cute I didn't want to open it! The book itself is one I most definitely wouldn't have chosen myself but am so far enjoying! Seriously recommend to all!

    Bethany

    I loved this whole process

    My book came beautifully wrapped and with a high quality Teapigs tea bag. The book itself was signed and I'm really looking forward to reading it. I will definitely treat myself with another book in future.

    Michelle

    Such a great idea

    I bought a book for myself and it turned out to be one of the best books I have ever read. Will defo be buying some of these for Christmas presents.

    Catherine

    The Perfect Gift

    My friends were so happy to receive these for Christmas. Both commented on the quality of the wrapping! These have also gotten both my friends back into reading. I will be buying again in the future for both myself and others. Finally, the delivery time was also quite short considering I ordered them during the Christmas period and each one is made to order. Thank you for the amazing experience.

    Corina

    You Won't be dissapointed

    Love this whole concept. As a huge bookworm myself, I can imagine how thrilled I would be with this gift. I was not disappointed when I ordered one for my mum and Mum in law for Christmas. Perfect books for them and they loved the idea too.

    Jules

    The perfect gift for a bookworm

    What a delight to buy a gift for someone special and not even know what it is hidden within the wrapping. This book was well received and they relished the sentiment of The Book Matchmaker. Happy reading guaranteed!

    Katie

    Great Gift Idea

    I have purchased a number of different books from the Book Matchmaker. I love that I know I am buying a book, but that I don't know what the book is. Adds surprise and mystery to the gift, which is beautifully and thoughtfully wrapped.

    Angela

    Thoughtful and beautifully designed!

    Bought this for part of a friends 30th birthday present. As it was so close to Christmas the only boxes advertised on the site were festive ones. A quick email to Katy and she had sorted a perfect bday box, complete with candle! My friend loved it and the whole package was beautifully put together. Lush pressie. Will definitely buy again.

    Ailish

    A fabulous experience!

    This was my second blind date with a book and once again I wasn't disappointed, the book I received was one that was on my wish list so I was incredibly happy with it. The packaging was beautiful, I could tell it had been wrapped with love. The experience of opening it up was really special and the coffee bag and cute little note were the perfect accompaniments. The Book Matchmaker have taken book buying to a whole new level!

    Kate

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    This challenge requires each participant to read for 6 minutes or more each night before they go to sleep. It doesn't have to be a fiction book (or a book date from us), it can be a kindle, newspaper, magazine, non fiction book or anything that causes you to sit back, relax and just read.

    Not only will this challenge help reduce your stress levels,  but also for some of you it may hopefully bring back a love of reading again. 

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