For me, a house devoid of books is a deal-breaker. This doesn't imply that being a reader is a deal-maker. Consider this analogy: Having a car is a necessary condition to win a car race. It is not, however, a sufficient condition. Similarly, reading might be a necessary condition to for someone to be a candidate for a relationship. This does not imply that just because someone reads that they are automatically vetted for a relationship. I'd be bored with someone who didn't like science fiction. Someone else might find my interest in science fiction a turn-off. That's life.
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