I first started this 52 book challenge in 2010 and, for the first time, an audiobook makes an appearance.  A conversation at work led to me finding out that Aziz Ansari had written a book about the trials and tribulations of finding love in the 21st century, titled Modern Romance.  Val sent me a link to a free copy of the audiobook, which I started the next day and finished yesterday on my flight to San Francisco.

Ansari take a humorous look at how traditional dating has been turned on its head, and how mobile phones, apps, online dating, and changing social mores have made finding a life partner both easier and harder than ever.  He also teamed up with a sociologist to look at the behavioral data behind the changes and comes up with useful advice on how to navigate the dating battlefield.

Normally, I am not a big fan of audiobooks (which is somewhat surprising given my daily commute), but I don’t think I would have enjoyed this one as much in text form.  Hearing Ansari’s voice helped bring across some of the data driven points in a comedic way.  As I start to explore some of these apps, this will be useful information going forward.