Date Night: Bookstore Romance

"I've never known any trouble that an hour's reading didn't assuage." --Charles De Secondat

If you love a good read and an inexpensive night out, this date night might be just the ticket! So grab your sweetie, a few dollars for some coffee and use the ideas below to turn your date night into something special.

What to do once you're there:

There are a wide variety of activities open to you in a bookstore or library. Your options are only limited by your amount of creativity. To get you started here are a few of our favorite ideas.

See who can find information on the most unusual travel destination.

See who can find information on a new place to go within your city.

Pick a mutual topic to become an "expert" on and see who can learn the most about the topic in 30 minutes.

Grab a few books from the humor section and take turns telling each other the funniest jokes or stories.

Find a few poetry books and take turns sharing your favorite poems.

Pick a new craft or hobby you both have wanted to learn and help each other with discovering how to do it.

Play a "who gets the answer first" game. Set out on different tasks and see who can complete theirs first. Some ideas include:

Find the record for the longest kiss.

What is the world's smallest island?

How many books are there in the store on a certain topic?

How many magazines are there in the store on a certain topic?

Who can find out how to take the best digital picture first?

What is the best book for recipes for couples?

Who can find the strangest article or the weirdest book?

Extended Ideas

You can also plan your date night around special events happening at your local bookstore. Many bookstores offer free lecture nights, author signings, musical events or poetry readings. Call ahead and see what's coming up.

This idea can be easily adapted for couples with children. Give your children similar tasks to do in the children's area. It can be educational and fun while giving you and your partner a chance for some one-on-one time.

Don't forget to check out your bookstore's coffee or dessert shop!

Bookstore Listings:

Barnes & Noble Retail Locations
Borders Retail Locations