Modern RomanceModern Romance
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What it's about
Single people today have more romantic options than ever before. Aziz Ansari and sociologist Eric Klinenberg explore how finding love has changed in just a few decades.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 31 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It's a research-based look at modern dating.
You'll love it if you liked
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
Bossypants
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It's a fast read.
By the numbers
- Readers13 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller60 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #1342 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2539 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Funny, Thought-provoking, Uplifting
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Is Modern Romance worth reading?
Yes. It spent 31 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,539 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 59.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Modern Romance about?
Single people today have more romantic options than ever before. Aziz Ansari and sociologist Eric Klinenberg explore how finding love has changed in just a few decades.
How long does it take to read Modern Romance?
About 7 hours (279 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Modern Romance?
If you liked it, try The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell, Bossypants by Tina Fey or Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling.