Exit this survey Faber crime fiction – Focus groups We’re looking for two enthusiastic reading groups to travel to the Faber offices in London, to share your thoughts on four of their key crime authors. After the focus groups have taken place, you’ll be given two titles to take away and read in your groups, before feeding back your reviews and whether the books met your expectations. Please complete the short survey below by 3 September so we can find out a little more about your reading group. Question Title * 1. Please select your region Region Channel Islands East Midlands East of England London North East North West Northern Ireland Scotland South East South West Wales West Midlands Yorkshire Region menu Question Title * 2. Which age band best reflects the members of your reading group? Less than 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55 and over Prefer not to say Question Title * 3. How many members does your reading group have? Question Title * 4. Would you be willing to travel to the Faber offices in London (with reasonable travel fares covered) to take part in a focus group? Yes No Question Title * 5. How often do you read crime fiction (both individually and as a group)? Question Title * 6. What was the last crime fiction book you read and enjoyed? Question Title * 7. Who are your favourite crime fiction writers? Question Title * 8. What do you look for when selecting a new crime fiction read? Word-of-mouth recommendations Critically acclaimed (award-winning, good reviews etc) A great cover Interesting main character Gripping 'hook' (the line that's normally at the top of the back cover, above the blurb) An author whose previous works you've enjoyed Part of a series you already love Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Where do you tend to purchase crime fiction books? Waterstones Foyles WHSmith Supermarkets Other national chain of bookstores Local independent bookstores Amazon.co.uk Borrowed from the library Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Which of the following best applies to you? I mainly read physical books I mainly read eBooks I mainly read audiobooks I read a combination of the above Question Title * 11. Please enter your name and delivery address Name of contact: Name of reading group: Address 1: Address 2: City/Town: County Post Code Question Title * 12. Please enter your email address Question Title * 13. Is your group on social media? Yes No If you answered 'yes', would you be willing to share your thoughts on the book on your social media channels? Question Title * 14. Please enter your Twitter / Facebook handle Thank you for your time in completing the survey - we'll be in touch after the closing date has passed. Done
