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Survey of 2,203 US adults: 59% say they read at least one book in 2025; readers who prefer e-books report more reading than those who prefer print or audiobooks (yougovamerica.substack.com)
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[–] Truscape@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Makes sense - convenience factor.

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Audiobooks arent more convenient?

[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 4 months ago

You need headphones, I read a lot faster than they speak and they are a lot more expensive. The only time I listen to audio books is when traveling by car. Which I only do every couple of months.

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