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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Move over dating apps — Gen Z is now having meet-cutes at book club
Are book clubs the new dating app? Nearly one in four book club members have had a meet-cute at their reading group, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans who attend a book club found that a surprisingly high number (23%) have met someone they're interested in romantically at their club. Interestingly, men were significantly more likely to report having met a romantic interest at a reading group compared to women (38% vs. 16%). Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by ThriftBooks, the study found that 44% of respondents would rather meet a romantic partner at their book club rather than on a dating app. And out of all generations, Gen X (45%) and Gen Z (47%) were most likely to opt for a book club meet-cute over a dating app. However, more than half of book club members (56%) confessed they like to keep their book club membership a secret from others in their life, with men being notably more likely to feel this way compared to women (69% vs. 48%). Investigating how much reading they're getting up to, the study found that book club members read 10 books, on average, in the last year. Twenty-eight percent of respondents said that they found it difficult to meet others with similar literary taste prior to joining a book club. And respondents' top reasons for joining reading groups, according to the study, were to read new books (68%), socialize (63%) and to make new friends (59%), with Gen Z and millennials (both 61%) being more likely to join book clubs in order to forge friendships, compared to older generations. Seeing where they meet, 42% of book clubs meet in-person, 11% meet online and 43% meet via a combination of in-person and online gatherings. Nearly all respondents (93%) agreed that meeting with a reading group has been therapeutic and 98% said it's improved their mental health. 'Not only are reading groups having a significant impact on readers' romantic lives and friendships, they're also hugely beneficial for book club members' mental health,' said Barbara Hagen, vice president of marketing at ThriftBooks. 'It's incredible to see that readers are joining reading groups for the literary aspect as well as the social and wellness benefits.' According to the survey results, Gen Z's favorite genre to read with their book clubs is romance (44%) while millennials (42%), Gen X (45%) and baby boomers (54%) all enjoy mystery books the most. When asked what they're currently reading with their group, popular books respondents cited include 'Fourth Wing,' 'Gone with the Wind,' the Harry Potter series, 'The Book Thief,' 'The Midnight Library' and 'The Outsiders.' And uncovering their all-time favorite group reads, popular titles listed were 'Little Women,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'The Help' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Most readers (63%) said that social media has influenced them to read more in the past year and 57% follow book influencers on social platforms. Looking at where they're most active on social media, Gen Z respondents spend the most time interacting in book communities on TikTok (60%) while millennials (62%), Gen X (64%) and baby boomers (54%) are most active on Facebook. 'In the survey, we found that readers are meeting in-person, online, in hybrid in-person and online settings and even on social forums. They're also reading a diverse span of literature from recently-released titles to the classics and making friends and romantic connections along the way,' said Hagen. 'If you're curious about or interested in joining a book club, we encourage you to do it. There's a group out there for everyone.' POPULAR FAVORITE BOOK CLUB READS 'Little Women' 'Pride and Prejudice' 'The Help' 'To Kill a Mockingbird' 'The Nightingale' 'The Silent Patient' 'The Women' 'Where the Crawdads Sing' 'A Child Called It' 'It Ends with Us' 'Moby Dick' 'Milk and Honey'Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans in book clubs; the survey was commissioned by ThriftBooks and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between April 17 and April 24, 2025.
New York Post
29-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
Move over dating apps — Gen Z is now having meet-cutes at book club
Are book clubs the new dating app? Nearly one in four book club members have had a meet-cute at their reading group, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans who attend a book club found that a surprisingly high number (23%) have met someone they're interested in romantically at their club. Advertisement Interestingly, men were significantly more likely to report having met a romantic interest at a reading group compared to women (38% vs. 16%). Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by ThriftBooks, the study found that 44% of respondents would rather meet a romantic partner at their book club rather than on a dating app. 3 Men were significantly more likely to report having met a romantic interest at a reading group compared to women (38% vs. 16%). SWNS And out of all generations, Gen X (45%) and Gen Z (47%) were most likely to opt for a book club meet-cute over a dating app. Advertisement However, more than half of book club members (56%) confessed they like to keep their book club membership a secret from others in their life, with men being notably more likely to feel this way compared to women (69% vs. 48%). Investigating how much reading they're getting up to, the study found that book club members read 10 books, on average, in the last year. Twenty-eight percent of respondents said that they found it difficult to meet others with similar literary taste prior to joining a book club. 3 The study found that 44% of respondents would rather meet a romantic partner at their book club rather than on a dating app. SWNS Advertisement And respondents' top reasons for joining reading groups, according to the study, were to read new books (68%), socialize (63%) and to make new friends (59%), with Gen Z and millennials (both 61%) being more likely to join book clubs in order to forge friendships, compared to older generations. Seeing where they meet, 42% of book clubs meet in-person, 11% meet online and 43% meet via a combination of in-person and online gatherings. Nearly all respondents (93%) agreed that meeting with a reading group has been therapeutic and 98% said it's improved their mental health. 'Not only are reading groups having a significant impact on readers' romantic lives and friendships, they're also hugely beneficial for book club members' mental health,' said Barbara Hagen, vice president of marketing at ThriftBooks. 'It's incredible to see that readers are joining reading groups for the literary aspect as well as the social and wellness benefits.' Advertisement According to the survey results, Gen Z's favorite genre to read with their book clubs is romance (44%) while millennials (42%), Gen X (45%) and baby boomers (54%) all enjoy mystery books the most. When asked what they're currently reading with their group, popular books respondents cited include 'Fourth Wing,' 'Gone with the Wind,' the Harry Potter series, 'The Book Thief,' 'The Midnight Library' and 'The Outsiders.' 3 Nearly one in four book club members have had a meet-cute at their reading group, according to a new survey. SWNS And uncovering their all-time favorite group reads, popular titles listed were 'Little Women,' 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'The Help' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Most readers (63%) said that social media has influenced them to read more in the past year and 57% follow book influencers on social platforms. Looking at where they're most active on social media, Gen Z respondents spend the most time interacting in book communities on TikTok (60%) while millennials (62%), Gen X (64%) and baby boomers (54%) are most active on Facebook. 'In the survey, we found that readers are meeting in-person, online, in hybrid in-person and online settings and even on social forums. They're also reading a diverse span of literature from recently-released titles to the classics and making friends and romantic connections along the way,' said Hagen. 'If you're curious about or interested in joining a book club, we encourage you to do it. There's a group out there for everyone.' POPULAR FAVORITE BOOK CLUB READS Advertisement 'Little Women' 'Pride and Prejudice' 'The Help' 'To Kill a Mockingbird' 'The Nightingale' 'The Silent Patient' 'The Women' 'Where the Crawdads Sing' 'A Child Called It' 'It Ends with Us' 'Moby Dick' 'Milk and Honey' Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans in book clubs; the survey was commissioned by ThriftBooks and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between April 17 and April 24, 2025.
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Book clubs beat dating apps for Gen X and Gen Z
Are book clubs the new dating app? Nearly one in four book club members have had a meet-cute at their reading group, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans who attend a book club found that a surprisingly high number (23%) have met someone they're interested in romantically at their club. Interestingly, men were significantly more likely to report having met a romantic interest at a reading group compared to women (38% vs. 16%). Conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by ThriftBooks, the study found that 44% of respondents would rather meet a romantic partner at their book club rather than on a dating app. And out of all generations, Gen X (45%) and Gen Z (47%) were most likely to opt for a book club meet-cute over a dating app. However, more than half of book club members (56%) confessed they like to keep their book club membership a secret from others in their life, with men being notably more likely to feel this way compared to women (69% vs. 48%). Investigating how much reading they're getting up to, the study found that book club members read 10 books, on average, in the last year. Twenty-eight percent of respondents said that they found it difficult to meet others with similar literary taste prior to joining a book club. And respondents' top reasons for joining reading groups, according to the study, were to read new books (68%), socialize (63%) and to make new friends (59%), with Gen Z and millennials (both 61%) being more likely to join book clubs in order to forge friendships, compared to older generations. Seeing where they meet, 42% of book clubs meet in-person, 11% meet online and 43% meet via a combination of in-person and online gatherings. Nearly all respondents (93%) agreed that meeting with a reading group has been therapeutic and 98% said it's improved their mental health. "Not only are reading groups having a significant impact on readers' romantic lives and friendships, they're also hugely beneficial for book club members' mental health," said Barbara Hagen, vice president of marketing at ThriftBooks. "It's incredible to see that readers are joining reading groups for the literary aspect as well as the social and wellness benefits." According to the survey results, Gen Z's favorite genre to read with their book clubs is romance (44%) while millennials (42%), Gen X (45%) and baby boomers (54%) all enjoy mystery books the most. When asked what they're currently reading with their group, popular books respondents cited include "Fourth Wing," "Gone with the Wind," the Harry Potter series, "The Book Thief," "The Midnight Library" and "The Outsiders." And uncovering their all-time favorite group reads, popular titles listed were "Little Women," "Pride and Prejudice," "The Help" and "To Kill a Mockingbird." Most readers (63%) said that social media has influenced them to read more in the past year and 57% follow book influencers on social platforms. Looking at where they're most active on social media, Gen Z respondents spend the most time interacting in book communities on TikTok (60%) while millennials (62%), Gen X (64%) and baby boomers (54%) are most active on Facebook. "In the survey, we found that readers are meeting in-person, online, in hybrid in-person and online settings and even on social forums. They're also reading a diverse span of literature from recently-released titles to the classics and making friends and romantic connections along the way," said Hagen. "If you're curious about or interested in joining a book club, we encourage you to do it. There's a group out there for everyone." POPULAR FAVORITE BOOK CLUB READS "Little Women""Pride and Prejudice""The Help""To Kill a Mockingbird""The Nightingale""The Silent Patient""The Women""Where the Crawdads Sing""A Child Called It""It Ends with Us""Moby Dick""Milk and Honey" Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans in book clubs; the survey was commissioned by ThriftBooks and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between April 17 and April 24, 2025. We are sourcing from a non-probability frame and the two main sources we use are: Traditional online access panels - where respondents opt-in to take part in online market research for an incentiveProgrammatic - where respondents are online and are given the option to take part in a survey to receive a virtual incentive usually related to the online activity they are engaging in Those who did not fit the specified sample were terminated from the survey. As the survey is fielded, dynamic online sampling is used, adjusting targeting to achieve the quotas specified as part of the sampling plan. Regardless of which sources a respondent came from, they were directed to an Online Survey, where the survey was conducted in English; a link to the questionnaire can be shared upon request. Respondents were awarded points for completing the survey. These points have a small cash-equivalent monetary value. Cells are only reported on for analysis if they have a minimum of 80 respondents, and statistical significance is calculated at the 95% level. Data is not weighted, but quotas and other parameters are put in place to reach the desired sample. Interviews are excluded from the final analysis if they failed quality-checking measures. This includes: Speeders: Respondents who complete the survey in a time that is quicker than one-third of the median length of interview are disqualified as speedersOpen ends: All verbatim responses (full open-ended questions as well as other please specify options) are checked for inappropriate or irrelevant textBots: Captcha is enabled on surveys, which allows the research team to identify and disqualify botsDuplicates: Survey software has "deduping" based on digital fingerprinting, which ensures nobody is allowed to take the survey more than once It is worth noting that this survey was only available to individuals with internet access, and the results may not be generalizable to those without internet access. The post Book clubs beat dating apps for Gen X and Gen Z appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ThriftBooks® Launches ThriftBooks BuyBack Program Features for Bulk Booksellers
Seattle, WA, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThriftBooks Global, LLC, the world's largest independent online seller of used books, is proud to announce the expansion of ThriftBooks BuyBack® to better serve bulk booksellers, libraries, and institutional partners across the United States. The enhanced program streamlines the process of selling large volumes of books, offering competitive pricing, simplified logistics, and dedicated support for high-volume sellers. The ThriftBooks BuyBack consumer program first launched in 2023. The program grew quickly, exceeding all expectations, and continues to welcome individuals to scan their personal bookshelves and home libraries, and then send their books, complete with free shipping, to ThriftBooks and receive either cash via PayPal or store credit. Today, ThriftBooks introduces enhanced features for bulk booksellers who have larger trades (800+ books), including managing the truck pick up with quick delivery and fast payment upon processing. With this expansion, ThriftBooks continues its commitment to promoting sustainability and the circular economy by extending the life of millions of books. Key Features of ThriftBooks BuyBack for Bulk Sellers: 'Bulk booksellers and institutions have always played a critical role in the book ecosystem,' said Martin Sandoval, Director of Supply Chain Management at ThriftBooks. 'Our enhanced BuyBack features are designed to make it easier for these partners to efficiently and profitably sell their books, while contributing to our shared mission of keeping books in circulation and out of landfills.' ThriftBooks will be present at the upcoming Los Angeles Festival of Books, the largest book festival in the United States, on April 26-27, 2025, at the USC campus in Los Angeles. The ThriftBooks BuyBack supply team members will be at booth #031 at the Los Angeles Festival of Books to answer questions and sign-up interested partners ranging from consumers to libraries to larger bulk booksellers. Interested sellers can also visit to learn more. About ThriftBooksThrift Books Global LLC is the world's largest independent online seller of used books, having sold more than 295 million used books since its inception. Founded in Seattle in 2003, ThriftBooks operates multiple processing centers throughout the US that purchase, grade, and distribute used and rare/collectible books. ThriftBooks sells across a variety of online platforms, including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Etsy, and others. provides a best-in-class e-commerce shopping experience, as evidenced by its 2025 Best Online Shops recognition, its 2025 Best Customer Service award seven years in a row, and its 5-star Trustpilot score with more than 2.1 million customer reviews. Customers who shop at enjoy everyday low prices and can earn free books through the company's much loved loyalty program, ReadingRewards. Media Contacts: Barbara Hagen for ThriftBooks [email protected] Attachment Barbara Hagen ThriftBooks 2533366996 [email protected]
