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fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Audiobooks, e-books, printed books - a Pew Research comparison

Audiobooks and e-books are growing in popularity, while printed books are declining but remain the most popular format.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Book Gossip Is Going Biweekly

Book Gossip, a newsletter about what the literati are really thinking, is entering a new chapter. I'm Jasmine Vojdani, a senior newsletter editor at New York, where I also cover books and culture. I first moved to the city to start a degree in creative writing, choosing the M.F.A. and NYC (and, naturally, debt) - and I have lots of thoughts about that.
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fromFortune
3 months ago

Netflix co-CEO says he doesn't read business books-instead, he reads one 1902 novella about a ship and its captain 'over and over again' | Fortune

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos uses Joseph Conrad's Typhoon as a recurring leadership guide, valuing fiction's lessons over traditional business books.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

These were the most checked out library books in New York City in 2025 amNewYork

Our much-anticipated top checkout lists are a testament to the universal joy of reading, and are one of the most direct mirrors we can hold to the books that most capture the imagination of New Yorkers every year, said Brian Bannon, Chief Librarian and Merryl and James Tisch Director of Branch Libraries and Education at The New York Public Library. It's especially fun to see the mix of titles that rose to the top this year.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Are we falling out of love with nonfiction?

Nonfiction book sales have declined as readers, fatigued by real-world crises, favor escapist fiction and Hollywood-friendly memoirs.
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fromAxios
8 months ago

Reading for pleasure is going out of style

Pleasure reading on an average day fell from 26% in 2003 to 16% in 2023.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Are young women finally being spared the unique cruelty of male literary opinions? | Van Badham

Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z men in Australia read less than older generations, leading to unique social dynamics for young women.
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fromIndependent
9 months ago

Dash of romance, spot of jeopardy, pinch of hope - the recipe for a perfect summer blockbuster

Summer bestsellers possess engaging elements, often in genres like crime and romance, appealing due to relatability and ease of reading.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Connection, storytelling and laughter: if book clubs aren't your thing, I urge you to join a PodClub | Nicole McKenzie

The beauty of PodClub lies in its ability to foster connections among friends of friends, all bound by a mutual love for podcasts, making it an enriching social experience.
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Parenting
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

This parenting tradition is dying with Gen Z - and it's harming their kids

Gen Z parents find reading bedtime stories less enjoyable, leading to a decrease in reading aloud to children.
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