Why do you think fewer people read books these days?

[Denis Hard]

"I believe that people who used to read a lot of books read less now

That's just the thought of one person. But it's happening all over the world. I came across a blog post that tries to examine why the Chinese don't read books anymore. Since it's a proven fact that most teens and young people across the globe hardly have time to read books, could you please share your thoughts on this? Would it be because books were the only way to while away the time in the past when the internet, video games and the dating game, had not taken over the world?

 

[Kotro]

I think it is quite understandable. In the past the book was the primary source of entertainment and information. Nowdays there are several alternatives in the form of cinema, television, internet, etc. Book usage decreased because it doesn't have that former monopoly anymore. That's not to say that it will become obsolete - it will simply be among one of several ways of delivering the goods, sharing market presence with other new media.

 

[The Man]

I have to agree

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[Denis Hard]

But the more the alternatives, the less they're going to be used and before we know it, print books as we know them will not exist anymore. I pity those who made money primarily as book printers. . .

 

[Manny030]

I think people still read - a lot of them just switched to ebooks.

 

[butterflylover]

I think people still read - a lot of them just switched to ebooks.

I agree,the ebooks e.g. nooks,and kindles are very popular nowadays.

 

[Aries]

I love to read and it has to be with the physical book in my hand, preferably a hardcover. But I have to admit that I don't read as much as I used to or want to because I fall asleep while doing so now, even if the book is really interesting. Maybe that's part of getting older?

Nah, screw that...I'm not getting that old yet!

 

[Catavenger]

books are expensive! $$$$$$ even a new paperback is pushing 10 bucks

 

[MyDigitalpoint]

I think it is quite understandable. In the past the book was the primary source of entertainment and information.

Agree with this! Today if you need information it's not necessary reading a book, not even if you do it online or get a digital version.

People actually go straight to the information they need without needing to read page and pages of information.

Of course there are novels and other literature genre that don't fit in the information category, but even with this type of reading, is easier find an online summary or review about a book to determine if it's worth buying it and reading it.

Actually people seem to not longer have time fore reading nor anything else.

 

[skyblue]

my only problem with people not reading is that they'll watch a hollywood movie about something thats completely distorted facts,and believe it.....braveheart,U-571 and pearl harbour spring to mind

 

[darkcgi]

I read manuals and stuff on the net and my phone
no novels

 

[teh_fuzz]

Ease of access, and mobil devices! Anything form your phone to your laptop and even book readers have made books obsolete!
Then again im not a book reader so its not like i ever read more than a few books myself

 

[Matthew]

I believe books are becoming a rare breed because of all the technology at our disposal. Unlike several years back, there's so much to keep us busy that books have slid to the back of our minds. It's sad because I really love reading and believe it encourages imagination.

 

[porterjack]

libraries are full of the damned things

folks go to get of their butts and go get em

 

[itsmeJonB]

Books are unnecessary everything worth reading has been turned into a movie anyway. Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Fight Club...
thats about it really. what was the question?

 

[porterjack]

Books are unnecessary everything worth reading has been turned into a movie anyway. Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Fight Club...
thats about it really. what was the question?

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[griz bear]

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Hey buddy

 

[itsmeJonB]

Hey buddy

He's not your buddy, guy

 

[porterjack]

He's not your buddy, guy

that strikes a chord
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[lizzief79]

One reason is that there is so much information on the Internet. Another reason I think is that people are more technologically orientated these days and prefer to spend their time playing games or watching the television.