Reading for Pleasure Sees Sharp Decline Over Two Decades

Swift Summary

• The proportion of people in the United States reading for pleasure has declined by 2% every year over the past two decades.
• Researchers speculate social media adn other activities could be replacing leisure reading time.
• Reading for pleasure offers several benefits, including improved mental health, better sleep quality, reduced risk of cognitive impairment, greater academic and career success, and even a longer lifespan.

Image Caption: “People aren’t getting lost in a book like they used to” (Westend61 GmbH/Alamy).