Bookstore Mock Interview
Practice 25 Bookstore interview questions covering customer service, literary knowledge, and retail operations.
Question 11 of 25
What is your favorite genre of books?
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"I enjoy a wide range of genres; however, if I had to choose a specific genre I would say science fiction. I love how I can get lost in a sci-fi book for hours at a time."
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The interviewer will be interested to know what type of books you like to read. Take the opportunity to relay information about some of your all-time favorite reads within that genre. It's a great idea to ask the question in turn so that you can get to know your interviewer on a more personal level."
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I mostly read fantasy; I like getting lost in new worlds, but I am trying to broaden my horizons into other genres.
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Concise and well said. Good response! Now take it a little further by listing off some of your favorite books or author within that genre, and posed the question to your interviewer in turn to strike up a more conversational tone.
I mostly read fantasy. I like getting lost in new worlds. I love Tad Williams and the Dragon Bone Chair series. Also, I’m a big fan of Margaret Wiess and Tracy Hickman. Everything they write is gold in my opinion. I’ve recently started broadening my horizons into other genres, such as Scottish Highlands Romance novels. But what about you? What are your favorite genres? Any recommendations?
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