How It Works

How Jess’s Secret Shelf Works

Choosing your next read should be fun — not stressful.

1. Pick your genre
Choose the type of story you’re in the mood for, from thrillers and romance to horror, fiction, romantasy, and more.

2. Choose your format
Select a standard paperback, standard hardcover, or one of our premium options when available. Premium Editions may be a delux/special edition, a book with sprayed edges, or a newly released book (released in the last 3 months).

3. Tell me your reading preferences
Share details like your spice preference, favorite tropes or vibes, anything you’d like me to avoid, and your Goodreads profile if you have one.

4. I choose your mystery book
I’ll use your selections to pick a book that fits what you’re looking for while keeping the title a surprise.

5. Meet your Blind Date
Your book arrives wrapped with its mystery tag and bookish extras, ready for you to unwrap and discover your next read.

Already shopped with Jess’s Secret Shelf?
Feel free to leave details about books or authors you’ve already read so I can do my best to avoid duplicates.