‘Reading is having a moment,’ according to Tinder. But do its users actually appreciate books, or just talk about them to get dates?
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The Guardian UK
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 16:08 UTC
By Guardian Staff
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‘Reading is having a moment,’ according to Tinder. But do its users actually appreciate books, or just talk about them to get dates?Name:
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