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When interviewing someone who loves to read books and fiction, you want to explore their reading habits, preferences, and the impact books have had on their life. Here are some engaging questions you can ask:

1. Reading Habits and Preferences:
– How often do you read, and how do you choose what to read next?
– Do you prefer physical books, e-books, or audiobooks? Why?
– Do you stick to one genre or like to explore different kinds of fiction?
– What’s your favorite time of day or place to read?
– Are you someone who likes to re-read books, or do you prefer to move on to new ones?

2. Favorite Books and Authors:**
– What is your all-time favorite book, and why does it stand out to you?
– Who is your favorite author, and what draws you to their writing?
– What’s the most recent book you read, and what did you think of it?
– Is there a book that you recommend to everyone? What makes it special?
– Which fictional world or universe would you most like to live in?

3. Impact of Reading:
– How has reading fiction shaped your perspective on life?
– Have you ever read a book that changed the way you think or view the world?
– How do you connect with characters in books? Do you find yourself seeing bits of yourself in them?
– Has a book ever helped you through a difficult time in your life?

### **4. Genre and Story Preferences:
– What genres do you gravitate towards? (e.g., fantasy, historical fiction, sci-fi, mystery)
– Do you prefer character-driven stories or plot-driven ones?
– Are you drawn to a particular time period, setting, or type of character in fiction?
– Do you enjoy stories with complex, morally gray characters or clear-cut heroes and villains?

5. Writing and Storytelling:
– Have you ever thought about writing your own fiction? If so, what would it be about?
– What elements do you think make a great story? (e.g., world-building, character development, pacing)
– How do you feel about endings? Do you prefer happy endings, open-ended conclusions, or something more bittersweet?

6. Book Communities and Recommendations:
– Do you belong to any book clubs or online reading communities? How has that shaped your reading experience?
– How do you discover new books to read (e.g., reviews, recommendations from friends, bestseller lists)?
– Do you enjoy discussing books with others, or is reading a more personal, solitary activity for you?

7. Series vs. Standalone Books:
– Do you prefer reading standalone books or book series? Why?
– What’s the best series you’ve ever read, and how did it keep you hooked through all the installments?
– Have you ever been disappointed by the conclusion of a series you loved? What would you have done differently?

8. Fiction and Real Life:
– Has a fictional character ever felt so real to you that they influenced your real-life decisions or thoughts?
– Do you find parallels between the stories you read and your own life experiences?
– What book or fictional character would you want to have a conversation with in real life, and what would you ask them?

9. Current Reading Trends:
– How do you feel about the rise of book adaptations (movies/series)? Do you usually watch the adaptations of the books you’ve read?
– Are there any current fiction trends you’re excited about, or do you prefer classic literature?
– What’s your take on modern storytelling techniques like unreliable narrators or nonlinear timelines in fiction?

These questions can help you uncover a reader’s unique perspective on fiction and the powerful role that stories play in their life.

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