New technology doesn't always fully replace its predecessors. For example, while streaming services dominate, broadcast TV is expected to endure for decades. Similarly, despite the rise of ebooks, many still cherish printed books. Personally, I love ebooks, especially for travel or during busy workdays. Packing hundreds of books into one small device is incredibly … [Read more...] about Printed Books: Enduring Charm in a Digital Age
Reading for Pleasure
Children Put Off Reading For Pleasure
World Book Day is an annual event aimed at encouraging reading for pleasure among children. This time, the event has found that more than a third of children their reading choices are judged by adults around them. Cassie Chadderton, CEO of World Book Day, says: “It discourages them, it puts them off reading for pleasure and by choice”. The study involved 1,000 7- to … [Read more...] about Children Put Off Reading For Pleasure
Research: Decline in Reading for Pleasure Among Young Teens
The digital age came with various digital distractions to change traditional preferences for leisure activities. Nowadays, children and young teens are more likely to spend their free time in front of a screen or catch up on their favorite shows. As a result, the love for reading has been declining in recent years. A study found that 64% within the age group of 0-17 would … [Read more...] about Research: Decline in Reading for Pleasure Among Young Teens