Blind Date With a Book
Entering a new environment, connections between people often begin with a casual conversation, and a book can become the bridge that brings them closer. WKU Library is not only a hall of accumulated knowledge but also a fertile ground for personal growth and human connection. Here, books are more than just words on paper. They are opportunities to start conversations and spark resonance. Each carefully wrapped mystery book holds a hidden surprise, waiting to meet you by chance. Tap the book below and see what kind of unexpected delight awaits!
Thoughts · Social Codes
"Sophie's World" is a magical book that masterfully weaves the history of Western philosophy into a captivating story. It follows 14-year-old Sophie, who begins her journey into philosophy after receiving two mysterious letters asking, “Who are you?” and “Where does the world come from?” Guided by her mentor Alberto, she starts with ancient Greek philosophy and travels through various philosophical eras, reflecting on the nature of life and the universe. Author Jostein Gaarder uses clear and accessible language to make abstract philosophical concepts vivid and engaging. Reading this book, you'll not only enjoy an enchanting story but also effortlessly embark on a philosophical journey, seeing the world and yourself with fresh eyes.
Humanities · Journey of Growth
The Master and Margarita is Bulgakov’s absurdist masterpiece. The devil Woland arrives in Moscow with his bizarre entourage, using pranks and chaos to tear through the fabric of societal hypocrisy. Amid this surreal backdrop, the love between the down-and-out “Master” and his beloved Margarita grows resiliently between reality and fantasy. Scenes like a gun-wielding cat and a theater descending into madness are not mere spectacles. They probe the depths of human nature. Margarita’s pact with the devil to save the Master elevates their love beyond the mundane. Through absurdity, the novel reveals deeper truths, a powerful reflection on faith, the soul, and the courage to hold on. It is both haunting and profoundly thought-provoking.
Time · Marks of Civilization
The Hexi Corridor is more than a geographical account; it is a flowing epic of civilization. From the solitary figure of Zhang Qian on his diplomatic mission to the flying apsaras in the Dunhuang murals, from the echoes of camel bells along the Silk Road to the campfires of frontier soldiers, this corridor weaves a millennium-long dialogue between the Central Plains and the Western Regions. Using mountains and rivers as its paper and historical events as its ink, it shows us that this place is not merely a pass and desert, but a crossroads of cultural fusion, where camel caravans brought not only silk but also faith and new knowledge. Opening this book is like embarking on a long journey, feeling the warmth of history beneath your fingertips.
Science · Technology Lab
Lab Girl is a memoir that brings warmth to science. Biologist Hope Jahren doesn’t just present dry theories; she opens up the everyday life of the lab, from moss growing in petri dishes, to the frustration of failed experiments, to the decades-long partnership with her research collaborator. She shows us that science is never just cold data. Moss’s life cycle holds patience, and repeated experiments embody a philosophy of perseverance. When research and personal growth intertwine, even the microscopic world resonates with meaning. This is not only a story about science but also an answer to how passion takes root and grows.
Blind Date With a Book
You might be reading the same book as a fellow student who just brushed past you. This August, let reading become your gentle gateway to embracing life at Wenzhou-Kean University. Let a fragrant encounter with books be a fresh start to making friends and sharing thoughts. WKU Library warmly invites you to join this reading journey: bring a book you no longer need, exchange it for an unknown surprise, discover a great book in a blind box, meet book lovers through conversation, and resonate with kindred spirits between the lines while weaving friendships amid the scent of ink.
Event Date
August 15 – September 30, 2025
Event Location
3rd Floor Atrium, Wenzhou-Kean University Library
How to Participate
- Bring a book you no longer need to the library and wrap it as a blind book box by the library staff.
- Write a message or reading note to the “new owner” on the cover.
- Submit it to the staff to place in the designated area and await its circulation.
- Eligible participants can draw a blind book box from the atrium (exchange one book).
Rules
- Textbooks, magazines, and supplementary materials are not accepted for exchange.
- Books must be at least 70% new, without loose or missing pages or obvious stains.
- Pirated or counterfeit books are prohibited.
- Each person may exchange only once per day.
Benefits
- Freshmen receive a Bonus Coupon in their welcome package randomly, allowing lucky freshmen to draw a blind book box at the library without bringing a book.
- The first 30 active participants have the chance to receive a surprise gift package prepared by the library. First come, first served!
Write to Share Feelings
Has this activity touched your heart? The message wall in the third-floor atrium of the library transforms into a warm “echo chamber of thoughts.” Come and write your own unique “bookish mood.”
How to Participate
- Book Recommendation Cards. Found a book you’re eager to recommend? Pick up a book recommendation card, write your reading insights on the left side, and clip it into the matching recommendation area. Wait for other readers to take your card, then write their responses or resonances on the right side. Let great books meet more kindred spirits!
- Event Message Cards. Have any thoughts, suggestions, or surprises about this event? You can also write down your expectations for university life. Grab an event message Card and write freely.
Share to Inspire Reading
The joy of reading is worth sharing! Join the activity and let the reading become popular on the campus.
How to Participate
- Share this event’s post to your Moments (WeChat) with at least one sentence of promotion.
- Post 1–3 beautiful photos from the event on social platforms like Weibo or Xiaohongshu, along with one sentence of your thoughts on the event, using the hashtags #Wenzhou-Kean University Library and #Blind Date With a Book.Tips: Use the cool library transparent card in your photos for extra style!
- Share your reading reflections. After finishing a blind box book, post your thoughts (text and photos) on Weibo/Xiaohongshu with the hashtags #Blind Date With a Book.
Reward Rules
Complete any one of the above interactions and claim a plant blind box at the Library Service Desk. Limit one participation and gift per person. Gifts are limited to 45 sets.
“Blind Date With a Book” means the joy of exploring unknown surprises and the ritual you create yourself. You will not only find a book waiting to be read but also warm messages left by previous readers, resonances of ideas across time and space, or the next companion connected by books.
Let’s temporarily put down your digital devices, open a book, and together weave a unique reading memory at Wenzhou-Kean University Library through the anticipation of unwrapping blind boxes, the focus of writing messages, and the joy of sharing insights!
Content & Layout | YE Yingtong
Review | GU Mengmeng & HU Linxiao & REN Yuanyuan
