A third of Americans say they're reading fewer books
Summary
About one-third of Americans say they read fewer books for fun now than they did 10 years ago. Many say they have less free time and more distractions, and instead spend more time on TV, social media, and gaming.Key Facts
- One-third of Americans report reading fewer books for enjoyment than 10 years ago.
- About half of those reading less say they are too busy and have many distractions.
- Many people blame shorter attention spans for reading less.
- More than half of those reading less spend more time watching movies, TV, and using social media.
- Younger adults under 30 often use social media and influencers to find book recommendations.
- Fiction is more popular than nonfiction, especially among women.
- Common reasons to read fiction include entertainment, relaxation, and escape.
- About a quarter of Americans say they generally do not read any books at all.
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