What’s inside a Blind Date with a Book bundle
Every bundle hides a brand new book, but the extras around it are half the fun. Here is what you can expect when you unwrap one.
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A booktique in Warrenton, Missouri
The Secret Shelf
Blind Date with a Book bundles and cozy goods for readers who love a little mystery.
Meet Elizabeth Nax
A love of reading, rediscovered.
I am a mom to a five-year-old boy, a wife, a dog mom and a local insurance agent. Books have been part of my life since childhood library visits with my mom.
I found my way back to reading during maternity leave, when long nights led me to a Thriller from the library. It helped me through a difficult season. A few years later, The Secret Shelf was born.
Now I bring that feeling of discovery to every surprise bundle, so another reader can unwrap a story they may never have chosen by its cover.
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How to choose your Blind Date genre
A simple way to pick a mystery bundle that feels familiar enough to enjoy and surprising enough to expand your shelf.
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The story behind The Secret Shelf
How late nights, a library Thriller and a renewed love of reading eventually became a booktique built around surprise.
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What’s inside a Blind Date with a Book bundle
Every bundle hides a brand new book, but the extras around it are half the fun. Here is what you can expect when you unwrap one.
Read story
How to choose your Blind Date genre
A simple way to pick a mystery bundle that feels familiar enough to enjoy and surprising enough to expand your shelf.
Read story
The story behind The Secret Shelf
How late nights, a library Thriller and a renewed love of reading eventually became a booktique built around surprise.
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Preparing The Secret Shelf for a pop-up
A look at the thoughtful packing and small details that help a table full of mystery books feel welcoming.
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A story waiting to unfold
Open a new book and stay awhile.
Frequently asked
Each bundle includes a new mystery book in your chosen genre, a highlighter, annotation tabs, magnetic and paper bookmarks, a reading tracker, mini nail file, mini cuticle oil, mini lip balm and a few bookish stickers. Each bundle is slightly different.
The title, author and cover stay hidden until you unwrap your bundle. You choose the genre, and the rest is part of the surprise.
Yes. Add your gift message in the note field on the product page.
Orders are carefully packed in Warrenton, Missouri. After you place an order, The Secret Shelf will contact you to confirm payment and delivery details.
Current pop-up locations and times are shared on The Secret Shelf Facebook page. Check there before heading out for the latest details.
Warrenton, Missouri
Let’s talk books.
Questions about a bundle, gift or pop-up? Elizabeth would love to hear from you.
Warrenton, MO 63383