From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend.
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From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend.
By Maggie Astor
Any reader knows the unique delight of settling down with a good book.
But over the past two decades, there has been a steady decline in Americans who read for fun, according to a study published on Wednesday.
‘Deeply concerning’: reading for fun in the US has fallen by 40%, new study says
US-Langzeitstudie: Die Amerikaner lesen immer weniger
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