– 70% of adults have not been in a bookstore in the last 5 years!
– 80% of US families did not buy or read a book in the last year!
More Interesting Facts are outlined in this infographic.
Infographic Credit Vintage & Anchor Books
Some Surprising ( or not so Surprising ) Book Facts
I am a little surprised the number is as high as 70%. I am not surprised though about not reading another book. Many students now believe that books and newspapers aren’t needed with social media.
Where di you get these statistics? Can you list your sources please? Thanks