When you want to escape from the stress of daily life, do you instinctively reach for a novel or a non-fiction book? Why do you think that is?, If you could only read one genre for the rest of your life—fiction or non-fiction—which would you choose and what would you miss most about the other?, Do you believe that reading a well-written novel can teach you as much about human nature as a psychology book? Can you give an example?, When you finish a book, which is more valuable to you: learning a new fact about the world, or gaining a new perspective on life? Which type of book gives you each?, Some people say fiction is just for entertainment, while non-fiction is for learning. Do you agree with this statement, or do you find deep learning in stories?, Which format do you find easier to remember: a list of historical facts or the storyline of a historical novel? Why do you think your memory works that way?, If your life story were to be written, would you prefer it to be a factual biography or a fictional novel inspired by your experiences? What would be the advantages of each?, Do you think your habit of reading fiction (or non-fiction) has shaped your personality? For example, has it made you more empathetic or more analytical?, Is there a topic you prefer to learn about through fiction rather than a textbook? What is it, and what does the fictional version offer that the facts don't?, When you recommend a book to a friend, do you more often recommend fiction or non-fiction? What does your choice say about what you value in a book?, In a world full of information, why do you think humans still have such a powerful need to tell and read made-up stories?, If you could have a conversation with the author, what would you ask a novelist versus what you would ask a non-fiction writer? How would the goals of your conversations differ?, Ultimately, do you read more to understand the world around you (facts) or to understand yourself and others (fiction)? Has this balance changed as you've gotten older?, Fiction often explores emotional and human truths, while non-fiction seeks objective and factual truth. Which type of truth is more important for understanding the world?, When we read history (a fact), we are often reading someone's story about the past. Is it possible to separate the facts from the storyteller's interpretation?, We often read fiction to escape reality, but can escaping into a fictional world actually give us the courage to better face and change our own reality?, Some studies suggest reading fiction improves empathy by letting us live inside other people's minds. Can a biography or a news article (facts) have the same powerful effect?, If reading non-fiction is like exercise for your knowledge, is reading fiction like exercise for your imagination and emotional intelligence?, A textbook can tell you facts about a culture, but a novel can make you feel what it's like to live in it. Which creates deeper understanding and tolerance?, Do you solve a problem better by reading a "how-to" guide (facts) or by reading about a character who faced a similar challenge (fiction)?, Which stays with you longer: a shocking statistic from a news report, or the feeling of a character's heartbreak from a novel you read years ago? Why might that be?.

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