Goethe

You mention Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the german author.

She does a double take, then grab the book out of her bag. You read the title: Faust.

"I'm reading him right now… well, the english translation, at least." She stares at you with equal parts joy and disbelief. "We may get along better than I thought," she adds.

You both discuss the finer points of style and the plot of the story. You do your best to keep up, And it seems to be working in your favor. She stops the conversation abruptly and flat out asks you to be her study partner. You agree, tantalized by the idea of future, frequent one-on-one sessions with her.