1. As you look back at your leisure reading, which of the following genres have your read?

• Mystery ____
• Romance ____
• Science fiction ____
• Fantasy ____
• Horror ____
• Western ____
• Adventure ____
• Christian or inspirational ____

2. As you look at your current leisure reading, which of these genres are you reading now?

• Mystery ____
• Romance ____
• Science fiction ____
• Fantasy ____
• Horror ____
• Western ____
• Adventure ____
• Christian or inspirational ____

3. How long have you been reading in this genre?

• Less than one year ____
• One to three years ____
• More than three years ____
• MOre than ten years ____

4. If you could read but one genre, what would that be?

5 . How would you rate your knowledge of your favorite genre?

• Beginner ____
• Average ____
• Above average ____
• Crackerjack ____

6. What appeals to you most about this genre?

7. Most genre fiction includes several sub-genres or themes. Is there a particular type of work that you look for and enjoy in your genre fiction reading?

8. Is there a particular type of work that you avoid in your genre reading?

9. How do you keep up with new books in your favorite genre?

• Browse in bookstore ____
• Browse in library ____
• Browse in book club flyer ____
• Read reviews in general periodicals ____
• Read reviews in library and book trade periodicals ____
• Read reviews in genre-specific periodicals ____
• Read reviews in listserve discussion lists and Usenet news groups ____
• Read reviews on web sites ____

• Yes ____
• No ____

11. How to you keep this list?

• Note book ____
• Cards ____
• Data base ____
• Other ____

12. Where do you normally get the books that you read?

• Book store ____
• Library ____
• Book club ____
• Used book store ____
• Borrow from friends ____

13. When you select a book to read, how important are the following {1 is important, 2 is somewhat important, and 3 is not important

• Author name/reputation ____
• Publisher ____
• Title ____
• Cover art ____
• Endorsements (some one important says this is a good one} ____
• READING THE STORY EXCERPT IN THE FRONT MATTER OR READING SAMPLE PAGES ____

14. Name three favorite authors in your favorite genre.

15. Name a favorite publisher in your favorite genre.

16. Do you take notes on your genre reading for future reference?

• No ____
• Rarely ____
• For special books ____
• Often ____

If yes, how do you keep your notes?

• Notes are in the book ____
• Note cards ____
• Journal or note book ____
• Database ____
• Other _________________________________

17. Do you recommend genre fiction works to others?

• No ____
• Rarely ____
• Sometimes ____
• Often ____

18. Would you be willing to help with readers's advisory work in the library??

• No
• Perhaps
Yes

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