How Books Brought Couples Together

The Power of Books in Relationships

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, who recently got married, are not the only couple to have found love through books. In a heartwarming article, four other couples share their stories of how literature brought them together.

Andy and Lisa: A Love Born in Literature Class

Andy Poplar, 52, and Lisa Oakley, 51, from Otley, Leeds, met in their University of Sheffield English literature class in 1995. With a ratio of 60 women to seven men, Lisa says, 'An intellectual, attractive male who likes books – what was there not to like?' They started collecting books together and now have a library in their hallway.

Millie and Lois: A Silent Book Club Connection

Millie Smith-Clare, 24, from Norwich, and Lois Glithero, 27, from Oxfordshire, met at the Norwich branch of Silent Book Club, a global initiative that encourages attendees to bring a book to read in the company of others. Millie was drawn to Lois after she expressed interest in the same book, and they started dating soon after.

Andy and Sapna: A Match Made through Yes Man

Andy Pieroux, 56, and Sapna Pieroux, 55, from west London, met through a dating site after Andy spotted that Sapna's favorite book was Yes Man by Danny Wallace. He messaged her with the subject line 'Please Say Yes,' and they have been together ever since.

Sam and Clíodhna: A Chance Encounter

Sam, 29, and Clíodhna, 35, from Edinburgh, share their story of how they met, though the details are not fully provided.