Oh yes you can..if you live in Victoria.

The State Library of Victoria is running “Text appeal” bring-a-book speed dating sessions. I can’t explain it any better than the library itself:

Love is in the air at the State Library of Victoria this summer.

Text Appeal is a new take on the traditional dating formula. Each person brings a book they love, loathe or have recently read to act as a conversation starter. Jane Austen may find Patrick O’Brien, Salman Rushdie could be captivated by Zadie Smith, and JK Rowling – can take her pick. The books people bring may reveal who they are, who they aren’t and perhaps who they are looking for, all in a three-minute conversation.

Text Appeal will run once a month from December 2006 to February 2007, with the final event being held on Valentine’s Day. 6 Dec 2006, 17 Jan & 14 Feb 2007; 7-9.30pm
Venue Experimedia
Bookings Registration is essential. Fill in the form below, tel +61386647555 or email learning@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost $20 per session – drinks, entertainment and the promise of a bookish romance included (a three-for-the-price-of-two discount applies to group bookings

Now, I’m not looking for love..but I am really nosy about other people’s reactions to their reading. I’d love to take part in something like that, particlularly listening to those who just hate my favourites.

My Co-Pilot has pointed out that if I did go along, I’d probably end up with my nose in the book and ignoring the person on the other side of the table. Hmmmm…after that comment, maybe I am in the market for lurve!