When was the last time you picked up a good book? And what type of book was it?
A new island-wide survey is asking residents to share their reading habits to help shape events and activities next year.
The Guernsey Reading Survey is part of the 2026 National Year of Reading.
It’s a major campaign led by the UK Government and the National Literacy Trust, aimed at encouraging people of all ages to read more books.
Locally, the campaign is being delivered through a partnership between the Guille-Allès Library, the Guernsey Literary Festival, Bright Beginnings, Guernsey Arts, and the States of Guernsey.
The group has stated that the results of the short public survey will directly inform the planning of local activities and events throughout 2026.
While a wider campaign launch is scheduled for the start of next year, organisers say this initial data collection is intended to ensure that the year’s programme reflects the needs and interests of the community.
The survey is currently open to all adults in the Bailiwick. A separate version of the survey is also being conducted within local schools to capture the habits of younger readers.
The survey closes on the 8 January, and can be found online HERE.