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Article  •  16 October 2023

 

Don't miss your chance to win an exclusive Penguin bookcase!

Take our ‘What is your Penguin Reading Personality?’ quiz to find out what kind of reader you are and go in the running to win an exclusive Penguin bookcase.

You know you love books, but have you ever wondered what your reading personality is?

No one bookworm is exactly like another. While some binge-read thrillers, others prefer leisurely turning the pages of a poetry book.  But, what kind of reader are YOU?

Enter: the 'What Is your Penguin Reading Personality?' quiz

About the quiz

The 'What is your Penguin Reading Personality?' quiz is a fun way to figure out what your ‘reading type’ is.

Not only is it a fun activity, but completing the quiz will also lead you to a list of recommendations, specifically selected for readers like you.

As an added bonus, anyone who takes the quiz will go in the running to win an exclusive Penguin bookcase.

About the prize

Quiz participants who share their email address will automatically be eligible to win a one-of-kind Penguin bookcase. Typically only available to book retailers, this is a prize that money can’t buy.

(Note: an email address is not required to see your quiz result. However, an email address must be entered to go in the running for the prize.)

How to Enter

Ready to throw your hat in?

Entering to win this fantastic prize couldn’t be easier. Simply take the quiz, enter an email address, and you’ll be entered to win. 

The quiz takes about 2 minutes to complete, with fun questions about books and reading.

If you hope to win the prize, the only stipulations are that you:

  1. must share an email address
  2. enter before 17 November 2023, 11:59PM AEST 

The winner will be announced via email by 24 November 2023, so make sure to enter a valid email address and keep an eye on your inbox!

The Nitty-Gritty Details

  • Take the quiz here
  • Entries close: 17 November 2023 at 11:59PM AEST
  • Winner announced: by 24 November 2023 via email
  • Terms and Conditions

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