'If you want to hide something, put it in a book': This diversion safe is down to $12

We all have at least a few little trinkets and treasures we want to keep hidden away. Whether it's while we're traveling for the holidays or just heading out to work for the day, sometimes the lock on the front door isn't quite secure enough to put your mind at ease. If you're struggling to find a covert storage solution for your jewels, passports and other small valuables, the bestselling indoor Kyodoled Diversion Book Safe might be the solution you're looking for. It's got a combination lock, is small enough to fit on a bookshelf and big enough to hold everything you need to keep — dare we say — safe. And right now, it's on sale for just $12 at Amazon, down from $20 — that's 40% off.

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Kyodoled Diversion Book Safe

$12$20Save $8

Designed to look like a dictionary, the center of this book is hollowed out with a lockbox inside. Don't need another "dictionary"? There are eight other discreet options to choose from with a choice of a combination lock or a key lock (prices vary).

$12 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? 💰

Ensuring peace of mind regarding your valuables is priceless, but if you must put a price on it, $12 is a steal. The cost of this diversion safe goes up and down throughout the year, but this is just a buck higher than its lowest price.

Why do I need this? 🤔

Small enough to hide away your small valuables, this safe is made to look like a dictionary that you put on a bookshelf. But you can't look up words in this dictionary — instead of pages, it's hollowed out with a steel safe inside. This one locks with a key; there's also a combination lock version. Not the wordy sort? If a dictionary isn't your style, you can choose from nine deceptive titles with either a combination or key lock.

What reviewers say 💬

More than 10,000 shoppers give the Kyodoled Diversion Book Safe a five-star rating.

Pros 👍

"One quote that I've heard and found to be true over time is that 'if you want to hide something, put it in a book' Why? Because people don't read!" reported a savvy shopper. "I had this sitting on my bookshelf with my other books for months and it was never touched, lol. The outside of the book ... looks so realistic. ... It definitely passes as a book. It has a lot of room and you can fit a few items in it. I love this safe!"

"It fits right into my library of books with no one noticing that it's not a real book," shared a five-star fan. "I had a little trouble with setting the lock pin but no big deal. I wish that it was a little deeper and the locking mechanism didn't take up some of the space when closing it while it's filled. Other than that, I really like it. I will be getting another but with a different print."

And if you're shopping for holiday gifts, this might be a fit for someone on your list, according to this customer: "My young teen thought this was the best Christmas gift he got! I have no idea what he locked in there but I hope he doesn't lose the keys. He was really impressed."

Cons 👎

Some shoppers felt the diversion safe could be a bit bigger. "Smaller than expected," said one. "If the product had been larger this would have been a good gift." However, they went on to say, "Excellent size/ image for dorm room."

This reviewer agreed: "It was too small for what I needed, but the design is sturdy."

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Kyodoled Diversion Book Safe

$12$20Save $8

This book is the smartest thing you can put on your shelf.

$12 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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