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Guernsey Reading Survey
2026 is the National Year of Reading. Ahead of this year-long campaign, we want to understand how adults in Guernsey currently read and engage with books. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experiences.
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1.
About how often do you read or listen to books?
(Required.)
Every day
Most days
Once or twice a week
Once or twice a month
Rarely
Never
Don't know
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2.
Approximately how many books have you read or listened to in the past 12 months?
(Required.)
0
1
2-5
6-10
11-19
20+
Don't know
3.
Of the books that you read or listened to in the past 12 months, were they fiction (stories), non-fiction (factual/information books), or a mixture?
Entirely fiction
Mostly fiction
An even mix of fiction and non-fiction
Entirely non-fiction
Mostly non-fiction
Don't know
4.
Which of the following do you read or listen to? Please select all that apply.
Physical books
eBooks
Audiobooks
Graphic novels
Magazines
Newspapers
Other (please specify)
None of the above
5.
In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following? Please select all that apply.
Purchased new books
Purchased second-hand books
Borrowed books from family or friends
Borrowed books from a library
None of the above
6.
How do you usually decide what to read next? Please select all that apply.
Recommendations from family or friends
Social media
Online reviews or websites (e.g. Goodreads)
Libraries
Bookshops
Book festivals
Other (please specify)
7.
How difficult or easy do you find it to concentrate when reading books?
Very easy - I can focus for long periods
Fairly easy - I sometimes get distracted
Fairly difficult - I often lose focus
Very difficult - I struggle to concentrate
Prefer not to say
If you find it hard to focus, please tell us why.
8.
If you read regularly, what inspired your love of reading? Please select all that apply.
A parent or family member
A teacher
A librarian
A particular book or author
Friends or social circles
I don't enjoy reading/I've never really enjoyed it
Other (please specify)
9.
If you don't read often, what stops you reading? Please select all that apply.
Not enough free time
Too many distractions
Financial reasons
Lack of access to books
Don't enjoy reading
Prefer other activities
Negative experiences with reading in the past
Visual impairment
Reading difficulties (e.g. dyslexia)
N/A - I do read often
Other (please specify)
10.
What, if anything, would help you read more? Please select all that apply.
More time to myself
Shorter working hours
Guidance on how to choose books
Book recommendations from people I trust
Less time on social media
Improved accessibility options
More local reading events or groups
Becoming a more confident reader
Other (please specify)
None of the above - I don't enjoy reading
11.
If and when you do read books, how does it affect your sense of wellbeing?
Very positive effect
Somewhat positive effect
No noticeable effect
Somewhat negative effect
Very negative effect
Don't know
Please tell us more if you'd like to.
12.
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "I consider myself a reader."
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
13.
Your Age Range
Under 16
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to say
14.
Your Gender
Male
Female
Other
Prefer not to say
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