Recently, a piece was written on AVClub.com about the bleak state of American fiction. This generated some discussion online among writers about whether, in fact, things are bleak for American fiction.
It’s not a new argument. A debate constantly rages in the writers’ community about the state of reading among adults in our society. Is the future of books dim or do we have to wear shades? What are people reading, and how much, and how often?
But here’s the thing: talking to other writers about writing isn’t always the most productive conversation to have when you’re trying to understand the state of American fiction. You know who we should talk to instead? Readers.
Below is a link to an 8-question survey I put together aimed at book-lovers. I’m not the only person to have put together a survey for readers, but I am curious about certain specifics. So please take this survey, share it and encourage others to do the same. It’s anonymous, so there’s no judgment at all. Be as honest as you can, and thank you. I want to know what you’re reading and why. In fact, every writer on the planet does.
A.J. O'Connell 
It’s a good idea but I couldn’t answer the last 2 questions: favourite author and favourite book. It would have to be one for each genre, I think. Sorry not to be more helpful. 😦
No worries. Those last two questions are optional. Some people have a love affair with one author or one book and I wanted to give them the chance to share that.
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami. Someone suggested it 🙂
I will have to check that out. I’ve never heard of it.
Oh it’s FANTASTIC. It’s a dystopia of Orwell’s 1984. It’s translated from the Japanese language and it’s engrossing. I highly recommend
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