I love to read it is my favorite acitvity
I enjoy reading as well. What are some of your favorite books?
I love reading complex stories that require critical analysis, in other words, I really like Umberto Eco
I haven't heard of Umberto Eco. Can you tell me more about it?
His most popular book was The Name of the Rose, it was made into a movie also.
Is he an American author?
No Umberto Eco is Italian. He is also a university professor.
Is he still writing today?
NO he died on February the 19th 2016. 
How was his movie critically received?
I don't know, but his book sold 50 millions copies.