Tag: Reading
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Which countries publish the most books (infographic)
A new infographic shows top countries by region, based on the number of registered ISBNs.
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A cool guide to Marvel character comic book debuts (infographic)
Check out a handy visual that lists the first comic book appearances of 101 Marvel characters.
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ALA report: public libraries see 92 percent increase in number of titles targeted for censorship
A new report by the American Library Association shows efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries.
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Nearly half of Americans didn’t read a book last year
46% of Americans were book-free in 2023, while 11% read 20 books or more.
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Study: reading on paper improves comprehension even 8 times more than digital
According to Spanish researchers, reading print materials for pleasure improves understanding of texts far more than reading on digital devices.
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Gen Z vs. Millennials – how they read books and use libraries (report)
The report released by ALA found that 54% of Gen Z and Millennials visited a physical library in the past year. 52% said they borrowed from library digital collections.
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The current book reading habits in the U.S. (survey and infographic)
According to the poll, the average U.S. adult reads as many as 8 books a month. That would make 96 books a year!
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Britannica has released Encyclopedia Infographica – a perfect bookish gift this holiday season
The Encyclopedia Infographica is a visually appealing encyclopedia that uses infographics, maps, and charts to present information on a wide range of topics.
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Three easy ways to recycle your old books (and why you should)
Recycling books helps reduce our environmental impact by reducing the demand for new trees to be cut down for paper production.
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Vintage library charts the AI should be trained on
The charts developed in the 1930s, and used to train librarians and teachers, explain how to process information and come up with relevant answers.
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How are book lovers described across Europe (infographic)
Here is a handy overview of how book lovers are called in almost any language spoken in Europe.
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What are the preferred book formats in the US? (chart)
The chart shows that printed books are still the most popular book format among adults in the United States.