DATING · NYC BOOKSTORES

Meet first.

Someone's already interested.
We make the introductions.

You'll know in ten minutes, not ten texts.

How the night goes. Five moments from a recent evening, 7:00–9:15pm.

7:00 — doors. enjoy free wine, meet people
7:15 — round one. meet your first introduction

No clipboards, no musical chairs —
Know who you're meeting next.
We make the intros, you enjoy the evening.

7:25 — time to meet your next match. we'll give you an optional conversational starter if you want one
8:30 — last round. by now the room is loud
9:00 — send likes on Asaya, or just trade numbers

You'll always know who to meet next.
The rest feels like a party.

Browse, grab a drink, and move around the room. We keep the introductions flowing without the speed-dating shuffle.

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[How It Works]

Meet-First Dating Events

Step 1: Download the app. Share a few real things about yourself.

Smartphone screen displaying profile setup checklists and customizable interest options

Step 2: Sign up for an event: Find upcoming events in the Asaya app or on Eventbrite. We expect most evenings to bring together 40–50 people. If fewer than 20 attend, your ticket is on us: we’ll refund you, and the event will still go ahead as planned.

Smartphone displaying a list of upcoming live matchmaking events in Brooklyn poets

Step 3: Tell us a couple people you're interested in — you'll be given matches at the event based on who you're interested in or what you share: your favorite books, how you lean.

Smartphone displaying a profile

Step 4: Meet your 4-6 introductions at the event: you'll have ten minutes to talk to each person one-on-one, and plenty of time to meet other people.

Hand-drawn watercolor style illustration of bookstore dating event called Book Crush Dating Event

Step 5: After the event, chat with people you met and plan your one-on-one date through the Asaya app.

Smartphone screen displaying chat messages planning a date to Prospect Park
[Events]

Events in NYC.

[Get the App]

Be first through the door.

Asaya is live on iPhone. Download the app to set up your profile and browse upcoming matchmaking events.

Not in New York? Asaya is rolling out city by city. Leave your details and we'll let you know the moment matchmaking events open near you — by email, or by text if you'd like.

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