What's Your Genre?
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You probably have your favorite type of book. However, have you considered the other sub-types, or "genres" of books which are available? See if any of these genres are holding the key to keeping reality away for just a little longer.
- 1.Which one of these places would be your ideal vacation spot?
- A.
A quiet countryside
- B.
A seaside getaway
- C.
A hike through the mountains
- D.
A trip to the Natural History Museum
- E.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- 2.When reading, how do you like the author to express their attitude toward the story?
- A.
Strong Sense of Place: Powerfully depicted locales -- real or imaginary -- in these books come alive for readers and give them a good sense of the buildings, people, and ways of life that make a place unique.
- B.
Thought Provoking: More than just telling a story, these books take on big ideas – anything from philosophical quandaries to time paradoxes – and in doing so stimulate continued interest or thought in the reader.
- C.
Atmospheric: These books evoke the story's setting, whether it's a gothic mansion or a small Midwestern town.
- D.
Heartwarming: These uplifting stories ultimately leave readers feeling emotionally satisfied.
- E.
Dramatic: These cinematic books feature exciting and larger-than-life stories, depicting anything from historical events to space warfare.
- 3.Which of these classics did you enjoy reading growing up?
- A.
Gone with the Wind
- B.
Murder on the Orient Express
- C.
The Wizard of Oz
- D.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
- E.
Anne Frank - A Diary of a Young Girl
- 4.Which of these movies would you choose to watch on a rainy day?
- A.
Stardust
- B.
Inglourious Basterds
- C.
Her
- D.
Vanilla Sky
- E.
Atonement
- 5.Which is your favorite type of lead character?
- A.
A character that comes to understand themselves and their relationships with others
- B.
One that I can follow their personal life throughout the story
- C.
The characters are not as important as the setting and what is happening
- D.
I like to be able to tell who the good guy/gal is and they should generally win
- E.
A character that is realistic and fits within the story
- 6.What topics do you like to read about?
- A.
Justice that comes from a crime taking place
- B.
Moral, Ethical, & Philosophical topics
- C.
The realization and affirmation of self and humanity
- D.
The ultimate victory
- E.
Specific events and times
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