Conversation Questions: English Literature & Books

• How many English authors can you name?
• How many of Shakespeare's plays can you name?
• Have you read a translation of any English books in your language?
• Have you ever read an English translation of a book originally written in your language?
• What sort of books do you enjoy reading?
• Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?
• What is your favorite book?
• Who is your favorite writer?
• Have you ever read a book and then seen a film of that book?
• Did you read books when you were a child?
• Do you like science-fiction books?
• Do you like love stories?
• Do you like historical stories?
• Has seeing a film ever made you read the book it was based on?
• Do you know any American writers?
• How many books by Charles Dickens can you name?
• Who are the most famous writers in your country?
• How many books do you read per year?
• What makes a 'classic' book?
• How do you believe literature can help you to get familiar with a culture?
• Do you think that books are a thing of the past?
• What are some of the main differences between a novel and a short story?
• How many books do you read per week?
• About how many books do you have in your house?
• Do you have a library card?
  • Are you a member of any public library?
• Do you prefer reading books or short stories?
• Who is your favorite character from literature?
• Do you like to write your own short stories?
  • Do you keep a journal?
• What sort of books do you enjoy reading?
• Which book have you read recently?
• Do you give books to your friends as a present?
  • If so, what was the last book you gave?
  • Why did you choose that book?
• Some people say that "books are best friends". Is that true for you?
• Do you have your own library? If so, does that mean you like books?
• Some people don't read books or read very rarely, Why?
• Are book prices too high to buy in your hometown?
• What about authors? Are you selective about authors?
• Who is your favorite author?
• What is your favorite "quote"?
• What literature course did you like best in college?
• Why is literature important in our lives?
• What kinds of literature do you enjoy?
• Do you like literature from other countries as well? If so, what kind?
• Do you like authors from other countries as well? If so, who?
• Do you like titles from other countries as well? If so, which ones?
• What kinds of books or which authors don't you like?
• Tell us a little about a book you have read recently?
  • Did you enjoy it?
  • How long did it take to read?
  • Briefly, what was the story about?