What are your top three kinds of books or stories, and which would you put first?

B Natural answer

My top three are biographies, fantasy, and true stories from ordinary people. I’d put biographies first because I like reading about real lives and how people handle problems. Fantasy is second; it’s nice to escape into another world after a long day. True stories from ordinary people are third, because they often feel honest and close to real life. When I choose a book, I usually want something that keeps me interested but also gives me a new idea. So my list mixes real life, imagination, and practical lessons.

Key phrases in this answer

• escape into another world — to forget daily life by getting into a story“Fantasy is nice because it lets me escape into another world.”
• honest and close to real life — feeling truthful and realistic“Those true stories feel honest and close to real life.”
• a new idea — a fresh thought or insight“I want books that give me a new idea.”
• figure out the ending — to guess or solve how a story will finish“I like trying to figure out the ending before the characters do.”
• see new places without leaving home — to learn about faraway places through reading“Travel books let me see new places without leaving home.”
• stop and think about people — to reflect on human behavior and relationships“Good fiction can make me stop and think about people.”