Fewer Americans read for pleasure — with phones increasingly filling that brain space. What a sad commentary on modern society and attention span. A new study by the University of Florida and University College London reveals a 40% decline in Americans reading for fun over the past 20 years. The share of people reading daily for reasons beyond work or school plunged from 28% in 2004 to just 16% in 2023. The decline averaged about 3% per year and occurred across all demographics measured—but the drop was especially steep among Black Americans, lower-income and less-educated individuals, and rural residents. Men read for pleasure less than women, though the time spent by avid readers has actually increased. Here is some good news though: reading with children remains steady. Yet another reason to keep them off screens for longer — and keep books in their hands. The post Americans Are Reading Less for Pleasure — Phones Are Winning appeared first on Redacted.