SecretSafeBooks

Stillwater, Minnesota

9k
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (2.8k)
16 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (2.8k)
9k
sales
16 years
on Etsy
9k
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (2.8k)
16 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 5.0 (2.8k)
9k
sales
16 years
on Etsy

SecretSafeBooks is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Greetings!
We're in a state of transition with our shop, and so we're stopping production for the time being and indefinitely closed.

Sorry to disappoint!
Kara

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Dec 16, 2025

Greetings!
We're in a state of transition with our shop, and so we're stopping production for the time being and indefinitely closed.

Sorry to disappoint!
Kara

Secret Safe Books

Contact shop owner

Secret Safe Books

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Reviews

5.0 (2831)
Average item review
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

About SecretSafeBooks

Hollow Books with a Magnetic Closure

Sales 8,991
On Etsy since 2009

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Hollow Books with a Magnetic Closure

  • We precision handcraft each Secret Safe Book with our scroll saw.
  • Our Secret Safe Books have a magnetic closure so your treasures won't tumble out (even if your book tumbles down).
  • Your dream book awaits: we'll craft most any size and shape cutout in most any book you wish - just ask.
  • We personally wrap your Secret Safe Book in brown paper tied up with string.

The Story of Secret Safe Books

Shop members

  • shop-member-photo
    Kara Witham

    Founder, Owner, Hollow Book Maker

    Hello, if you send Secret Safe Books a message, I'm the one responding to you! I do all the email correspondence and look forward to hearing from you.

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    John Witham

    Owner, Hollow Book Maker

Shop policies

Last updated on Nov 2, 2021

Shipping

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Customs and import taxes

For US deliveries, Etsy policy requires that import duties and fees are included in the checkout price. Non-US buyers may need to pay these fees upon delivery. You can message me to confirm how these fees will be paid for your order. I'm not responsible for any customs-related delays.

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Returns & exchanges

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Cancellations

Cancellations: accepted

Request a cancellation: before item has shipped

More information

Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Do you take custom orders?

We take on a limited number of custom orders depending upon the type of request and turnaround time needed.

Please click contact on the homepage or in the listing to make your request, or email directly: Kara@SecretSafeBooks.com

Can you wrap and write a gift note?

• Yes, we personally hand-wrap all of our Secret Safe Books in brown kraft paper tied up with red & white string, topped off with our signature Secret Safe Books tag

• We offer the option to upgrade to luxe red satin ribbon at checkout.

• Library card gift note upon request: We'll date stamp and handwrite your giftee's name on a traditional library card.
Instructions:
In cart, click box "This order is a gift"; then click "Add gift message for free" (or put in Add a Note box). Enter following (as in example shown in 2nd to last image slide of each listing):
1. Title:
2. Date: (mo/day/yr)
3. To:
4. Message:
5. From:

If I order multiple books each wrapped, how can I tell them apart?

For orders of more than one book, we always attach a removable tag with the title on each wrapped book.

My giftee lives with me. Can you leave off "Secret Safe Books" so it won't spoil the surprise?

There will be no "Secret Safe Books" on the mailing package, so your secret is safe!

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