About this template
Understanding what your students, club members, or participants enjoy reading is the first step toward building a lifelong reading habit. This Reading Interest Survey helps educators, librarians, and book club organizers quickly gather insights on favorite genres, preferred reading locations, and overall reading attitudes.
Whether you are planning a classroom library curriculum, organizing a new book club selection, or conducting reading research, this template captures both demographic details and qualitative reading preferences in minutes. Collect structured responses instantly in Google Sheets to analyze trends, find overlapping interests, and recommend books that genuinely resonate with your audience.
Key features
- Discover favorite book genres and reading formats instantly
- Gauge participant attitudes toward reading in a simple format
- Identify preferred cozy spots and reading habits
- Fully customizable questions to fit any age group or grade level
Use cases
- K-12 and university classroom literacy assessments
- Public and community book club onboarding
- School library collection development and purchasing decisions
- Academic research studies on reading habits
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Age or Grade Level (Short answer)Let us know your current age or grade level in school.
- Highest Education Level Completed (Dropdown)Select the highest level of education you have completed so far.
- How would you describe yourself as a reader? (Multiple choice)Choose the option that best fits your relationship with reading.
- Preferred Book Types and Genres (Checkboxes)Select all the genres and formats you enjoy reading.
- What is your all-time favorite book? (Short answer)Tell us the title and author of a book you couldn't put down.
- What is your favorite book series? (Short answer)List any series that you completely binged or loved.
- Favorite Place to Read (Multiple choice)Where do you feel most comfortable reading a book?
- How do you feel about reading overall? (Paragraph)Share any additional thoughts on what makes reading fun or challenging for you.
FAQ
How do I share this survey with my students or club members?
Once you convert this template into a Google Form using Doc2Form, you can easily share it via a direct link, email invite, or QR code.
Can I customize the genres and reading categories?
Yes! You can fully edit, add, or remove any questions, choices, or sections directly within Google Forms to match your specific group.
Where are the survey responses saved?
All submissions are automatically saved to your connected Google Sheet, making it simple to review and sort responses by genre or age.
Is this template suitable for young children?
While the template is ideal for middle school, high school, and adults, you can easily simplify the wording for younger elementary students.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.