It’s not just about digital devices, TV and movies. A recent survey of reader habits revealed some interesting stats:
- Women are major mystery fans (37% citing as their preferred genre)
- 2% of men admit that romance is a preferred genre
- 70% of respondents prefer print over e-books
- Women prefer reading in bed, and 13% of people read while they commute (hopefully not while driving)
- Men and women were equally likely to read in the tub
Another cool thing: international literacy is on the rise. And although books are in short supply in developing nations, most people have access to cellphones, which broadens opportunities to read. In a UNESCO survey of more than 4,000 in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Ghana and Zimbabwe, 62% of respondents reported that they were reading more — by using their phone.
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This is great news! Especially for us writers. 😄
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I agree! I was kind of surprised, actually. Also saw somewhere that millennials are reading more than the previous generation.
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these are some interesting stats — I wonder why women are more into mystery? I think I’ve read elsewhere that women also prefer horror movies more often than men too? anyway, great share!
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Thanks! I love mysteries– maybe because good always triumphs in the end.
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