5 Questions
Georgina enjoys reading romance novels
False
Neil and Georgina are the hosts of 6 Minute English
True
Reading Agency has been prescribing books as a remedy since 2013
True
Bibliotherapy is only used to treat physical sickness
False
Crime fiction is the only genre mentioned as a form of bibliotherapy
False
Study Notes
Book Preferences
- Georgina enjoys reading crime fiction, specifically detective stories by authors like Ruth Rendell and Agatha Christie.
Bibliotherapy
- Bibliotherapy is the prescription of books as a remedy to sickness.
- It has been around since 2013, when the UK charity Reading Agency published a list of books for doctors to offer to patients.
- The list of books tackles various topics, including depression, dementia, and more.
Benefits of Reading
- Reading can help individuals relax and feel more alive during troubled times.
- It is one of the best ways to find relief from the pressures of modern life.
Test your knowledge of crime fiction authors and detective stories with this quiz! From Agatha Christie to Ruth Rendell, see how much you know about the world of crime fiction literature.
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