The Reading Agency has shared some highlights from its ‘The State of the Nation’s Adult Reading’ report!
The RA's Research team has been hard at work building an understanding of the nation's reading habits. Using its expertise in this area, it has created a comprehensive report, uncovering some eye-opening insights into adult reading in the UK.
- Reading decline: Only 50% of adults now read regularly for pleasure, down from 58% in 2015.
- Desire to read: 3 in 5 people (59%) want to read more.
- Barriers to reading: Around 3 in 10 people struggle to finish books (30%) or focus on reading (28%).
- Health & sleep: 41% of readers say reading helps them sleep better.
- Mental health: Around 1 in 3 adults seek books that support their health and wellbeing.