The number of 17-year-olds who "never or hardly ever" read for pleasure is now at 19%, or double the percent ten years before. Only 52% of college-aged Americans read one book for pleasure, compared to 59% in 1992.
Publishers told researchers from the NEA that the teen market for books is hotter than ever, despite the decline in reading. This may be due to the Harry Potter books, which adults buy for themselves, or to the fact that a small number of teens buy a large number of books.
Overall book sales have dropped 14% between 1985 and 2005.
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