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Commerce · April 9, 2020

Mystery Books

Support local independent bookstores in need

Mystery Books launched on April 9, 2020 with 76 votes, #767 of 5,003 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

What it does

The COVID-19 pandemic has put many local shopkeepers at risk of closing. Mystery books supports independent bookstores deliver mystery books pack to those bored of being stuck inside. All proceeds go to local book stores!

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