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Finland is the most literate country in the world, followed by Norway and Iceland, according to an infographic by Global English Editing. The United States is ranked seventh. (more…)
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Guess Which Country is the Most Literate? Hint: It’s Not the U.S.
Posted by cindyfazzi on August 23, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/08/23/guess-which-country-is-the-most-literate-hint-its-not-the-u-s/
Study: Reading Completion Rate Correlates with Reader’s Age
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Finishing a book depends a great deal on a reader’s age, according to a study by Jellybooks. In most cases, completion rates were higher for readers under 35 and those older than 45. Readers between those two groups had the lowest completion rate. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 31, 2017
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2017/05/31/study-reading-completion-rate-correlates-with-readers-age/
NEA Survey: More Women and Older Americans Read Literature for Pleasure
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Women and adults belonging to the 65-74 age bracket are the most active readers of literature in America, according to a new survey by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on October 5, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/10/05/nea-survey-more-women-and-older-americans-read-literature-for-pleasure/
Pew Study: Most Readers Prefer Print over Digital Books
More people are using smartphones and tablets to read books, but a majority of readers prefer traditional print books over digital formats, according to a recent study by Pew Research Center. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on September 21, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/pew-study-most-readers-prefer-print-over-digital-books/
Seattle is America’s Most Well-Read City—Again
Seattle is America’s most well-read city for two years in a row, according to Amazon. Texas is the most well-read state with four of its cities making the top 20 list. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 3, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/seattle-is-americas-most-well-read-city-again/
Study Shows Readers Judge a Book by its Cover
Contrary to the saying that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, readers, in fact, pick books and form expectations based on covers, according to a study by Jellybooks. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 13, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/study-shows-readers-judge-a-book-by-its-cover/
Study Shows Men Give Up on Books Sooner than Women
Men decide faster than women about books they like, according to a study by Jellybooks. The research showed men give up after 20 to 30 pages if they don’t like a book. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on April 11, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/study-shows-men-give-up-on-books-sooner-than-women/
New Study: Books Empower Readers to Do Positive Things
A new study concluded that books boost a reader’s sense of self-worth.
For book lovers everywhere, the sheer pleasure of reading is motivation enough for them. Those who are less inclined to read should listen up! A new study revealed that books empower readers to take positive actions, such as traveling, starting a new hobby, and even getting over a break-up. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 11, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/new-study-books-empower-readers-to-do-positive-things/
Pew Research: Young Americans and Women Read More
A Pew Research Center survey shows young Americans, women, and people with higher education and income are most likely to read books compared with other groups. The patterns hold for both print and e-books. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on November 2, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/11/02/pew-research-young-americans-and-women-read-more/
Should Publishers Partner with Public Libraries in Promoting Books?
A marketing expert thinks publishers should partner with public libraries in promoting new books.
Given the diminishing number of bricks-and-mortars bookstores, should publishers partner with public libraries in showcasing new books? A marketing expert thinks it’s a logical and viable option. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 29, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/should-publishers-partner-with-public-libraries-in-promoting-books/
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