Have you ever gone out on a blind date?
Do you like surprises? We here at the Firestone Park Branch Library recently went into the dating business – blind dating! During the month of March, we offered a “Blind Date with a Book” program. We gift wrapped several books: romances, mysteries and more, and hid all of the information about the book. We invited our patrons to check out one or more of these books, take their “date” home, unwrap it, and settle in for an interesting read. We hoped that our patrons would discover a new author or genre that they liked.
Inside each book was a “Rate Your Date” bookmark. Once filled out, patrons could return them to the branch circulation desk for an entry into a special drawing. Below are some pictures from the display, and a few of our “Rate Your Date” cards that we received. Enjoy!
Rate Your Date #1
Title: First Love by James Patterson
Most memorable moment of the “date?”
“Red Wing, Minnesota. Fall 2009. Best Kiss Ever in front of rainbow water fountain. Brisk air and warm heart.”
Would you recommend this author again?
“Yes”
Rate Your Date #2
Title: Encyclopedia of Angels
Most memorable moment of the “date?”
“I did not read this book. It is not a book I’m interested in ever reading.”
Would you recommend this author again?
“No”
Rate Your Date #3
Title: What Can I Bring? Cookbook by Anne Byrn
Most memorable moment of the “date?”
“Key Lime Pie recipe.”
Would you recommend this author again?
“Yes”
Rate Your Date #4
Title: Winter of the Wolf Moon by Steve Hamilton
Most memorable moment of the “date?”
“History of different culture, great. Adventure in mountains seems challenging. Laws don’t mean a lot to some people.”
Would you recommend this author again?
“No”
