Two of my closest friends are non book-readers; one of them is even quite passionate about it. They're both very intelligent/educated.
Also, it's not a lack of intelligence that I think is compromised by not reading; it's a lack of perspective.
I'm hesitant to choose a romantic partner who does not read, though, but that's a bit different imo. Readers share a connection that I feel is important in more intimate relations.
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