Do you know someone who loves books? Are you looking for good questions to ask book lovers? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The only thing readers like more than actually reading books is talking about the books they love…but if you’re stumped while trying to come up with conversation questions about books and reading, then this question list is here to help you out!
Whether you’re talking with friends, making a new acquaintance, going on a date, or in any other social situation, here are the most fun questions to ask about books. And if you feel like answering your favorite of the questions in the comments on this post, feel free!
Best Questions About Reading Books
- What’s the first book you remember reading?
- What are you reading right now?
- What was the last book you read?
- What book will you read next?
- Have you read a book more than once? If so, what was the title? How many times have you read it?
- What is the longest book you’ve ever read?
- What is the shortest book you’ve ever read?
- What is the funniest book you’ve ever read?
- What is the saddest book you’ve ever read?
- What is the scariest book you’ve ever read?
- Have you ever read a book that made you laugh out loud?
- Have you ever read a book that made you cry?
- Have you ever read a book that you just couldn’t make yourself finish? If so, what book and why?
- How do you choose what books you want to read?
- Do you prefer reading old books or modern ones?
- Do you prefer to read one book at a time or several at once?
Fun Questions for Readers About Favorite Things
- What is your favorite book of all time?
- Who is your favorite author of all time?
- What is your all-time favorite genre to read?
- Who is your all-time favorite character from a book?
- What are your favorite book tropes?
- What was your favorite book when you were a kid?
- Where is your favorite place to read?
- What is your favorite book cover?
- What is your favorite quote from a book?
- What is your favorite scene in a book?
- What is your favorite snack to eat while reading?
Best Questions for Book Lovers
- What genres do you love?
- What genres do you dislike?
- What makes you love a book?
- What makes you recommend a book?
- Do you enjoy reading aloud?
- Did anyone read to you when you were a kid?
- Have you ever met a famous author face-to-face? If so, who was it?
- What living author would you love to meet?
- What deceased author would you love to have met?
- Do you prefer reading physical books or ebooks?
- Do you prefer paperback books or hardcover books?
- Do your prefer used or new books?
- Do you judge a book by its cover?
- Has a book ever changed your life? If so, how?
- Have you ever been part of a book club?
- What’s the last book you bought? Was it an ebook or physical book?
- Do you check out books from the library? How many do you check out at a time?
- What books do you recommend to others?
- What book or series would you die to see turned into a movie or TV show?
- Do you think there are any movies/TV shows based on books that are actually better than the book is? If so, which ones?
- Are there any super popular books that you dislike?
- Are there any books that are considered terrible but you love?
- Have you ever had a crush on a book character? If so, who?
- Are you good at guessing plot twists?
- How long is your TBR (To Be Read) list?
Book Related Questions: Would You Rather for Book Nerds
- Would you rather read a book with terrible writing but a good story OR a book with a terrible story but good writing?
- Would you rather not be able to read any new books OR not be able to reread any books ever again?
- Would you rather be able to only read the first page of a book OR only read the last page of a book?
- Would you rather accidentally set your favorite book on fire OR accidentally drop it in the ocean?
- Would you rather be able to read 1 book a year for the rest of your life OR be able to read 100 books this year but never touch a book again?
- Would you rather listen to an audiobook with a terrible reader but an amazing story OR listen to an audiobook with an amazing reader but a terrible story?
- Would you rather have your all-time favorite character erased from their story OR 10 of your other favorite characters erased from their stories?
- Would you rather have a book’s ending spoiled for you OR never know the ending?
- Would you rather read only one genre for the rest of your life OR read any and all genres except for your all-time favorite genre?
- Would you rather be stuck on an island without a book OR be stuck in a room full of books you don’t like?
- Would you rather have to read your favorite book every month OR never read it again?
- Would you rather bring any one character from a book into our world OR live in a book’s world but never meet your favorite character?
- Would you rather never read a book again OR never watch a movie ever again?
Can you think of any other good questions to ask about books or questions on books and related topics? Share them in the comments below!
Do you write on your books?
That’s another great question, Emy! Thanks for sharing! It will definitely get a debate going with book lovers 🙂
Do you write notes/comments into your Books? 🙂
Oh, that is a great question! It would definitely get some good discussion going!
Will you read any book by a certain author?
Hi Mary! Yes, that’s a great question to ask book lovers!