1. Do you like reading?

Yes, I like reading a lot. I read all sorts of things, including novels, newspapers, magazines, and online articles.

2. Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?

Well, I have to do a certain amount of reading as part of my job, but I probably read more for enjoyment. I pick up a newspaper most days, and I usually have a book on the go.

3. What was your favourite book or story when you were a child?

The first book that I remember really enjoying was ’..........’. It only took me a few days to read because I liked it so much that I couldn’t put it down.

4. Do you think it’s important that children read regularly?

Definitely. I think reading is possibly the most important skill that children learn. The ability to read opens the door to all aspects of education.

5.What kinds of books do you like to read?

I’d say I like reading quite a variety of books, both fiction as well as nonfiction. So for example, I’m a big fan of detective novels, because I enjoy trying to solve the crimes while I’m reading, although I have to admit I’m pretty useless at it most of the time! And as for nonfiction stuff, I’d say I mostly like reading things like self-help books and biographies of various people I admire, such as the new book on Steve Jobs, which I’m currently in the middle of reading.

6.Are you reading any books at the moment?

Yeah, I’m actually halfway through a couple of books right now. One of them’s a novel which a friend of mine lent me, and the other is a book on business, which I bought about a year ago, but didn’t get round to reading until now.

7.Do you read the same kind of books now that you read when you were a child?

Not really, no. Actually I didn’t read that much when I was a child, but if I did it was mainly fiction books, such as fairy tales. Things like The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Fantasy things.

8.When do you think is the best time to read?

I think any time is ok, but when I read I like to concentrate, so I can’t read for a short time like on a bus ride like some people do. I like to put time aside to enjoy it. So if I have some free time at the weekend I might read for a few hours. And I nearly always read before I go to bed - this really helps me to sleep.