We all know that books can bring people together, whether it be in a book club, a classroom or catching the eye of someone reading your favorite book on public transit. But now a new website offers to match you with the love of your life, based completely on your mutual love of books.
For instance, I ran a search looking for men who like "Jane Austen," and there were more than 50 matches, worldwide. Of course, my guess is that they're just listing what they know women will like. However, the guy who came up as a fan of "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies"? I'll take that at face value.
Which got me thinking -- which books do I want my loved ones to love? I mean, sure, "Animal Farm" is a good book, but what kind of person lists it on a dating website in the hopes of finding the perfect match? Do you list books you enjoy, or admire, or that you feel reflect your own thoughts, morals and interests?
See, I LOVE Oscar Wilde. But if I list him, would I be expected to be that witty all the time? And what about my soft spot for the Hunger Games trilogy? Katniss is a hardcore killer, while whine for three days after tweaking a muscle.
So what books would you use to catch the perfect mate?
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