Interestingly, there were not major differences between tablet owners and non-owners when it came to the volume of books they say they had read in the previous 12 months. Overall, those who reported reading the most books in the past year include: women compared with men; whites compared with minorities; well-educated Americans compared with less-educated Americans; and those age 65 and older compared with younger age groups.
Men who own e-reading devices and e-content consumers under age 50 are particularly likely to say they are reading more. The prevalence of e-book reading is markedly growing, but printed books still dominate the world of book readers. E-book reading happens across an array of devices, including smartphones. In our December survey we found that e-book readers age 16 and older were just as likely to have read an e-book on their computers as had read e-book reader devices specifically made for e-book consumption.
Cell phones are reading devices, too:. In a head-to-head competition, people prefer e-books to printed books when they want speedy access and portability, but print wins out when people are reading to children and sharing books with others. As a rule, dual-platform readers preferred e-books when they wanted to get a book quickly, when they were traveling or commuting, and when they were looking for a wide selection.
However, print was strongly preferred over e-books when it came to reading to children and sharing books with others. The availability of e-content is an issue to some. The majority of book readers prefer to buy rather than borrow. Those who own e-book reading devices and tablet computers are more likely than others to prefer to purchase.
For internet users who read e-books, online bookstores are the first stop. Overall, people read for a variety of reasons. Submit your comment only once, please.
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The Kindle device in decline The phone is the new ereader. What does it mean for authors? Ebooks continue to be popular. More change. Adapt to change. Add Your Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits.
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It can also stream Audible audiobooks to headphones via Bluetooth, but storage is limited to 8 gigabytes about 8, megabytes. For reference, an hour of audio will take up about 30 megabytes, so it can probably fit dozens of audiobooks. You can delete audiobooks when you're done to clear space.
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