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reading-habits
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New York Postbusiness4 days ago
Survey Finds More Americans Bet Than Read a Book in 2025
A national survey reported that 57 percent of American adults placed a bet in 2025, while fewer than half read any book during the year. The same data showed reading for pleasure on any given day fell from 28 percent in 2004 to 16 percent in 2023.
lamag.comworld24 days agoUpdated
One-third of Americans report reading fewer books than a decade ago
A CBS News/YouGov survey finds 33 percent of U.S. adults read fewer books for enjoyment than ten years earlier. The decline spans age and education groups, with time constraints and digital distractions cited most often.
foxnews.comfinance58 days ago
Adults Reconsider Children's Books for Curiosity and Wonder
A newsletter highlights how rereading children's books can restore flexibility and openness that adults often lose. Writers note that dismissing these stories overlooks their value for readers of all ages.