the best/ better or best?

[2006niki]

I'd like to ask which one is correct according to a native speaker."reading a book or listening to music? - I like reading a book the best/ better/best."
Thank you!!!!

 

[Cagey]

Hello 2006niki.

Because you gave me two choices, I would use 'better'.

[Which do you prefer, reading a book or listening to music?]
I like reading a book better.

 

[2006niki]

I can see you at six or seven o'clock.which time is....?
The best
Best
Better
I think that better is the right one.wrong??

 

[pob14]

I can't improve on Cagey's answer to the similar question above:

Because you gave me two choices, I would use 'better'.