Genres and preferences • English Conversation Questions

Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction books? Why?
What is your favorite genre of fiction?
Do you think it’s important to read books outside of your preferred genre? Why or why not?
Have you ever read a book that challenged your beliefs or changed your perspective?
Do you think certain genres, such as romance or horror, are given less literary merit than others? Why or why not?
Do you think it’s possible for a book to be both entertaining and educational?
Do you think the popularity of a book should affect its literary merit? Why or why not?
Do you think it’s important to read books from a diverse range of authors and perspectives? Why or why not?
Do you think certain genres, such as science fiction or fantasy, are dismissed as “less serious” by some readers?
Have you ever read a book that you didn’t enjoy but felt was important to read anyway? Why?
Do you think it’s possible for a book to be enjoyable without being well-written? Why or why not?
Do you think it’s possible for a book to be well-written but not enjoyable? Why or why not?
Do you think it’s important for a book to have a clear genre, or do you think it’s okay for a book to defy genre conventions?
Do you think it’s possible for a book to appeal to readers of different genres? Why or why not?
Do you think it’s important to consider the intended audience when evaluating a book’s literary merit? Why or why not?