12 Days of Indie Blind Date Advent Calendar

Who says advent calendars are just for chocolate?

This holiday season, unwrap a new adventure one book at a time with the Unhinged Chapters 12 Days of Indie Advent Calendar- a celebration of independent authors, unforgettable stories, and the kind of book mail that makes your TBR grow faster than your self-control can keep up. Whether you're looking for a cozy countdown to the holidays or simply an excuse to treat yourself (because buying books is self-care), we've created an advent experience designed for every kind of reader. 

Choose Your Adventure

• 12 Books: Perfect for readers who appreciate a little holiday magic without completely overwhelming their bookshelves
• 24 Books: For those who believe "go big or go home" and proudly consider collecting books as a hobby all on its own. If your TBR has its own personality, this one is for you. 

Pick Your Reading Experience

• All Holiday & Seasonal: a festive collection filled with winter settings, holiday romance, snowy adventures, spooky seasonal reads, and cozy vibes
• Holiday Mix: A thoughtfully curated blend of holiday-themed books and year-round favorites
• General Mix: No holiday themes, just an exciting assortment of incredible indie books across your favorite genres

Choose Your Box: 

• Books Only: Let the stories take center stage with a beautifully wrapped collection of surprise indie books (all books still come with standard blind date with a book goodies, such as annotation supplies, stickers, and self-care items)
• Books & Goodies: Turn your countdown into the ultimate bookish experience with carefully selected gifts tucked throughout your box. Goodies may include: 
  • Swag from featured indie authors
  • Booksmarks
  • Stickers
  • Journals/notepads
  • Drinkware (think tumblers, glass cans, mugs)
  • Drink mixes (think tea, coffee, hot cocoa, apple cider)
  • Wax melts/candles
  • Bath bombs/shower steamers
  • Socks
  • Blankets
  • Shelf decor
  • Pins/keychains
  • Tote bags
  • and plenty more surprises we won't spoil

Every calendar is curated with care. 

Why Indie?

Every purchase directly supports indie authors and small businesses, helping incredible stories reach new readers while introducing you to books you may have never discovered otherwise. 

Whether you find your next five-star read, your newest auto-buy author, or a story that stay with you long after the final page, you'll know you're supporting the heart of the indie book community. 

Please note: 

Because each calendar is curated specifically for YOU, we'll ask about your favorite genres, preferred tropes, spice level, and books you already own to help minimize duplicates and create the most personalized experience possible. This isn't just an advent calendar. It's 12 (or 24) days of discovering your next favorite indie author, one beautifully wrapped surprise at a time. Because life is too short to wait until December 25 to open all you're presents...especially when they're books.