Books by Nichi Hodgson
“Hodgson starts with lonely hearts adverts, which were very popular right up until there was a murder in 1828. Hodgson follows dating trends all the way up to apps. Hodgson is much more LGBTQ inclusive than most books of the genre, which I admire because I suspect it involved quite a bit of research. She integrates queer history in a seamless way; it’s not just globbed on as you sometimes get in other books.” Read more...
Mia Levitin, Journalist
Interviews where books by Nichi Hodgson were recommended
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Ars Amatoria, or The Art of Love
by Ovid, translated by Rolfe Humphries -
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From Front Porch to Back Seat: Courtship in Twentieth-Century America
by Beth L. Bailey -
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Dataclysm: Love, Sex, Race, and Identity — What Our Online Lives Tell Us about Our Offline Selves
by Christian Rudder -
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Modern Romance: An Investigation
by Aziz Ansari -
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The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder
by Nichi Hodgson
The best books on Dating, recommended by Mia Levitin
The best books on Dating, recommended by Mia Levitin
“Love,” wrote Ovid, “is no assignment for cowards.” Cultural critic Mia Levitin talks us through the history of seduction from the Classical era, through ballroom dancing, calling cards and into the present age of swiping on our mobile phones. Here she recommends five of the best books for those braving the modern dating scene.
