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…)
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Pew Study: Most Readers Prefer Print over Digital Books
Posted by cindyfazzi on September 21, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/pew-study-most-readers-prefer-print-over-digital-books/
Digital Fatigue Causing Lower E-Book Sales?
E-book readers who said they are reading fewer e-books cited a preference for old-fashioned print books.
A survey conducted by the American Association of Publishers (AAP) and another one by the Codex Group show a decline in sales of e-books, which the latter attributes to a phenomenon called “digital fatigue.” (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on July 20, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/07/20/digital-fatigue-causing-lower-e-book-sales/
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/
Surveys in U.S., U.K. & Canada Show Decline in Authors’ Earnings
If you’re a published author and your name is neither J.K. Rowling nor Stephen King, then the results of three recent surveys will confirm what you probably already know—authors are earning less these days. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 18, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/05/18/surveys-in-u-s-u-k-canada-show-decline-in-authors-earnings/
New Report Shows How Much Time Americans Spend Reading
According to the report, older Americans read more than the young ones; women read more than men.
How much time do you spend reading for pleasure? If you’re like most Americans, it’s probably about 32 to 34 minutes a day. That’s according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 28, 2014
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2014/06/28/new-report-shows-how-much-time-americans-spend-reading/
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