Best Books for Online Dating

While forever the hopeless romantic’s dream, old-school meetcutes have mostly gone the way of dodo. Modern daters seem to opt instead for online dating as the place in which they invest their hopes to meet their someone special. 

For anyone looking to take a break from the swiping and the scrolling, here’s a roundup of the best books for online dating. 

Non-Fiction

Starting with the non-fiction reads, here are some suggestions for one who might like to flip through a how-to, self-help, or inside-psychology reads included in the best books for online dating. 

“Modern Dating: A Field Guide” by Chiara Atik

Synopsis: From the authors of HowAboutWe.com, this book is a humorous and insightful guide to help anyone navigating the complexities of modern dating and online matchmaking.

“The Science of Happily Ever After: What Really Matters in the Quest for Enduring Love” by Ty Tashiro

Synopsis: Dr. Ty Tashiro explores the psychological and scientific principles behind compatibility and how to find lasting love, and how they apply to online dating.

“How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love” by Logan Ury

Synopsis: With years of research, behavioural scientist cum dating coach combines a blend of personal anecdotes and scientific research to help readers understand and move beyond the most common pitfalls of dating.

“Don’t Believe the Swipe: Finding Love Without Losing Yourself” by Mandy Hale

Synopsis: A modern dating guide, this book isn’t about finding a man so much as it is about finding yourself and falling in love with yourself before you can fall in love with others. 

Fiction

For the escapists, the romantics, and the dreamers, here are a few fun fiction best books for online dating that feature couples who met online or who grew their relationships online (yes, including the ups and downs of the online dating experience).

“The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoang

Synopsis: An accomplished woman with autism spectrum disorder hires an escort she found online to help her gain dating experience so she can take steps towards discovering true love.

“The Right Swipe” by Alisha Rai

Synopsis: Two rival online dating app developers find themselves in a complicated romance after they each swiped on each other.

“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood

Synopsis: A fake relationship between a PhD student and a professor turns into something real as they navigate academia and online dating rumours.

“My Favourite Half Night Stand” by Christina Lauren

Synopsis: After a pact to join an online dating service, a woman has to navigate the blurred lines between friendship and love after a one-night stand.

“Playing with Matches” by Hannah Orenstein

Synopsis: A recent journalism grad becomes a matchmaker and juggles her own romantic entanglements while coaching others through the world of Tinder dating in New York City.

“What I like about you” by Marisa Kanter

Synopsis: A book blogger is forced to reconcile the differences between her online persona and her real life after she develops feelings for her internet crush in person.