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May 17, 2023 · Preserving books ensures that future generations can access and appreciate the rich tapestry of human experiences, allowing cultural traditions to endure and historical lessons to be remembered ...
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When asked if they read for pleasure more, less, or the same amount as three years before, Millennials were much more likely to say they read more now than three years ago (48 percent). This could represent aging out of parenting infants and toddlers into a time of life with more time to read. In contrast, nearly half of Generation Z respondents sa...
The Silent Generation also led the pack in number of books purchased, averaging nine annually, 11 borrowed from the library, and seven acquired another way. Yet they had the lowest percentage of readers who had borrowed a book from the library in the past year (40 percent). Between 40 and 50 percent of all respondents borrowed at least one book fro...
Generation X (79 percent) and Baby Boomers (75 percent) are most likely to have library cards. Only 62 percent of Generation Z are cardholders, but 47 percent borrowed at least one book from the public library in the past year—indicating that Gen-Z members with cards are highly likely to use them. In contrast, 73 percent of the Silent Generation ha...
All generations are more likely to borrow from the library at least monthly than to purchase books. However, more than twice as many people say they never borrow books from the library than say they never buy books. Millennials lead the way in both buying (31 percent) and borrowing books from the library (34 percent). This group is likely to have c...
Reasons for going to the library are similar across all but the youngest generation surveyed, but the proportions shift somewhat: • Generation Z goes to read or study (52 percent), or look for a specific book (43 percent). • Millennials are browsing for their next book (38 percent) or looking for a specific book (32 percent). • Generation X is look...
Websites and apps devoted to letting people rate and review books still haven’t overcome an old favorite: Recommendations from friends and family are the top method all generations use to find out about books they might want to read. More than 55 percent in each generation choose that approach. There are generational differences for the second-plac...
Content samples and pricing had the strongest effects on book selection across all generations. For Generation Z and Millennials, cover art was nearly as important, while for the Silent Generation, it was the least important factor. Author blurbs and jacket copy are less influential overall. When it comes to sharing opinions about books, Millennial...
Print books comprise the majority of formats used across all generations. However, at least 62 percent of all respondents noted that they read in more than one format. Older generations are less likely to read multiple formats, while more than 70 percent of Generation Z and Millennials do. Hardcovers are most often used by Generation Z (79 percent)...
For respondents who prefer audiobooks, far and away the primary reason is the ability to listen to a book while doing other things. Thirty-one percent of the Silent Generation also noted that they have difficulty reading print. Audible/Amazon is the top source of audiobooks for Generation X and younger, while Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation ...
When asked to estimate how many fiction and nonfiction books they read in the past year, fiction ranked higher across all generations. Overall, the estimate is 61 percent fiction and 39 percent nonfiction. Fiction is especially prevalent in the youngest (Generation Z, 65 percent) and oldest (Silent Generation, 66 percent) generations. Respondents w...
Jan 28, 2023 · But by the time these texts are read, in 2114, most of us will be gone. Because the works are not for us. Instead, they are a secret dialogue with future generations that will only be seen by them.
Sep 18, 2022 · Things you can do to protect future generations Some “longtermist” issues, like climate change, are already firmly in the public consciousness. As a result, some may find MacAskill’s book ...
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Mar 16, 2020 · Last year saw the first cohort of English literature students who were born in or beyond 2000 – the so-called digital generation. I wanted to know whether the classics still affected their lives.
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“Beautiful to read, heartfelt and persuasive, The Good Ancestor is one of those landmark books with the power to shift a mindset. One turns the pages feeling a growing compulsion for change. Krznaric’s clarion call for long-term thinking makes him an ancestor all future generations can be proud of.” Isabella Tree, author of Wilding
