Blind Date with a Book this Valentine’s!

Take the leap and go on a blind date… with a book! From 14th – 16th February in our Atrium, take a wrapped book and find your next literacy love!

Valentines Day Blind Date with a Book banner
Valentines Day Blind Date with a Book at Corn Exchange Manchester

Our iconic “Read, Swap, Repeat” Machine is playing matchmaker… with books!

This Valentine’s Day, skip the traditional dates and awkward meetups and experience something truly unique.

Fall in Love with a New Story

That’s right, on February 14th, the Corn Exchnage will be hosting a special ‘blind date with a book’ event! Choose a beautifully wrapped mystery book from our Valentine’s table, and let Cupid pick your next literary adventure. Who knows what you’ll find? It could be a steamy romance that sets your heart racing, a thrilling mystery that keeps you up all night, or a heartwarming tale that leaves you feeling fuzzy inside.

No Need to Bring a Book This Time!

The best part? You don’t even need to bring a book to swap this time! Just grab your surprise read, find a cozy corner in the Corn Exchange, and get lost in the pages. This love-filled offer is only available for a limited time, so don’t miss out! Head down to Corn Exchange Manchester on Wednesday 14th – Friday 16th February and let yourself be swept away by the magic of books and a little Valentine’s Day whimsy.

 

Backstory

Back in March 2023, the Corn Exchange launched it’s ‘Read, Swap, Repeat’ book vending machine with the aim of encouraging book enthusiasts to bring in their old books, and swap it for a new one! Not only does this keep book lovers of all ages entertained, it keeps books from going into landfill every year.

To find out more about our Book Swap Machine, visit this link!

Looking for more than a blind date this Valentine’s? Click below to find out what else is going on at the Corn Exchange:

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