Conversation so far:
Who was Emily influenced by?
Dickinson's family befriended a young attorney by the name of Benjamin Franklin Newton.
Was Newton a writer?
Newton likely introduced her to the writings of William Wordsworth.
Who were her favorite authors?
William Shakespeare was also a potent influence in her life.
What were her favorite works?
CANNOTANSWER.
What were her first writing pieces?
CANNOTANSWER.
What else did you find interesting?
Dickinson was familiar not only with the Bible but also with contemporary popular literature.

Question: Did she spend a lot of time reading?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Emily Dickinson spend a lot of time reading?