Fewer Americans are opening a book for fun each day, with reading for pleasure in the United States down 40% over the past 20 years, a new study finds. Researchers from University College London and ...

There’s something special, even magical, about getting lost in a good book. But for a growing number of Americans, both adults and adolescents alike, interest in reading books — and the stamina it can ...

T heresa MacPhail is a pragmatist. In her 15 years of teaching, as the number of students who complete their reading assignments has steadily declined, she has adapted. She began assigning fewer ...

A quiet revolution has been unfolding in everyday life. Over the past 20 years, the quiet pleasure of reading a book, magazine, or newspaper for enjoyment has been declining. A sweeping new poll ...

Children's use of screens has risen sharply since 2018, with a significant increase among 6–11-year-olds participating in digital activities Data highlights importance of access to books kids want and ...