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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 5 days ago (2 children)

Makes sense - convenience factor.

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

Audiobooks arent more convenient?

[–] state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 4 days 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.

[–] some_random_nick@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

I'd say no. They are more expensive, take up more space and you kinda need good headphones to listen in public. Even an old Kindle can store hundreds of ebooks.

[–] FudgyMcTubbs@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

Man... That makes sense to me. I like the ebooks because I can adjust the font to the perfect size, and then I can really fly.

[–] I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

You're saying that people willing to buy and own a device dedicated to reading, read more than those who don't? Shocking.