58% of the US adult population never reads another book after high school.
42% of college graduates never read another book after graduation.
80% of US families did not buy or read a book last year.
70% of US adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years.
57% of new books are not read to completion.
Most readers do not get past page 18 in a book they have purchased.
These statistics were part of a report posted online by Teaching Sells (page 15) and reflect the book reading and book purchasing habits of the US public.
They are a sad commentary on the state of the average person's mind. If you find yourself falling into any of the above categories...you are officially urged to do something to remove yourself from the stigma of negative book reading habits.
At LJW Publishing we believe that reading is one of the most efficient methods for learning and growth as well as just plain thinking about our many faceted world. And considering that's even just a little bit true...think about what these statistics imply!
42% of college graduates never read another book after graduation.
80% of US families did not buy or read a book last year.
70% of US adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years.
57% of new books are not read to completion.
Most readers do not get past page 18 in a book they have purchased.
These statistics were part of a report posted online by Teaching Sells (page 15) and reflect the book reading and book purchasing habits of the US public.
They are a sad commentary on the state of the average person's mind. If you find yourself falling into any of the above categories...you are officially urged to do something to remove yourself from the stigma of negative book reading habits.
At LJW Publishing we believe that reading is one of the most efficient methods for learning and growth as well as just plain thinking about our many faceted world. And considering that's even just a little bit true...think about what these statistics imply!
