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January 16, 2014
E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps
The typical American read five books in the last 12 months
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Jan. 2-5, 2014 – E-Reading and Gadgets Dataset
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E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps
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Most adults read a book in the past year; print remains most popular, but e-reading is on the rise
Half of American adults now own either a tablet or an e-reader
As tablet ownership grows, more use them for e-books
Tablet ownership over time
E-reader ownership over time
Who owns tablets and e-readers?
Reading snapshot
Almost half of readers under 30 read an e-book in the past year
The typical American read five books in the last 12 months
As tablet ownership grows, more use them for e-books
Among e-book readers, tablets and e-readers are the most popular platforms; fewer now read e-books on their desktops or laptops
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