This dataset contains the questions asked and the responses received between 17th November 2015 and 17th November 2016 to an online survey of the respondent's experience of science fiction and fantasy. The responses are primarily related to reading and literature but also include film, television and other media. It employs Likert scale and free text responses and as well as the questions on science fiction and fantasy includes demographic questions including age, gender, income, geographic location, first language, employment and level of education.