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Monday, April 09, 2012

50 Million Americans Age 16 And Over Don't Read Books Anymore

While the study found that the average American now reads 17 books a year – thanks in large part to e-readers – a fifth of the population doesn't read at all. That's the highest number since the survey on American reading habits started in 1978. Unfortunately, America is quickly becoming no country for authors.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Then why do we still build new libraries?

Anonymous said...

What a shame! Reading can take you anywhere.