A mystery book, beautifully wrapped, paired with a personalised book sleeve made just for them.

This is a cosy, thoughtful gift for readers who love a little surprise. Inside, you’ll find a classic novel with one of our exclusive Bookishly dust jackets, wrapped and ready to be discovered. The title stays hidden until the moment it’s opened.

Alongside the book is a linen-effect book sleeve, personalised with your chosen name. It’s designed to protect their current read while declaring ownership in the nicest possible way.

Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or anyone who loves books, tea, and a bit of mystery.

How It Works
Pick your perfect match using nothing but a series of 5-word clues.

Trust your instincts, make a cuppa, and enjoy the magic of not quite knowing what you’re getting (until you do).

Choose from one of the clue sets below, or go for a complete surprise. All books are classic literature.

Gothic, Independence, Secrets, Passion, Redemption
Romance, Pretence, Wit, Class, Misjudgement
Dystopia, Surveillance, Oppression, Rebellion, Propaganda
Love, Illusion, Wealth, Yearning, Betrayal
Children's, Healing, Mystery, Growth, Transformation

If you’d prefer to peek behind the curtain, you can find the matching titles on our spoiler page.

Personalisation
Add the name you’d like printed on the book sleeve.

Printed in our bold, bookish type
Please double-check spelling, as we print exactly what you enter

About the Book Sleeve

Double-sided design
Front pocket for small items (tea, bookmarks, etc.)
Zip fastening
Linen-effect fabric (polyester)
Fits most standard paperbacks and smaller hardbacks

Size: 25cm x 18.5cm

About the Book
Books are paperback Wordsworth Editions. Dust jackets are digitally designed and created. Printed using high quality inks onto silk paper.

Books are 12.7cm x 19.3cm.

Why It Makes a Great Gift
This is one of those presents that feels considered without being predictable. The personalisation makes it theirs, and the mystery makes it memorable.

It’s especially good for:

Book lovers who “already have everything”
Cosy, low-pressure gifts
People who enjoy the experience as much as the object

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