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UK Reading Rates Plummet: 40% Read No Books

3/14/2025

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In the UK, the reading landscape reveals a stark reality: the average adult read just three books last year, with a staggering 40% not picking up any at all. Women outshine men in literary pursuits, with 66% engaging in reading compared to 53%. Fiction reigns supreme, captivating 55% of readers, while the charm of physical books remains strong, as 61% still prefer them over e-books and audiobooks.

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Story summary

In the UK, the reading landscape reveals a stark reality: the average adult read just three books last year, with a staggering 40% not picking up any at all. Women outshine men in literary pursuits, with 66% engaging in reading compared to 53%. Fiction reigns supreme, captivating 55% of readers, while the charm of physical books remains strong, as 61% still prefer them over e-books and audiobooks.