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    January 16, 2014
    E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps

    Most adults read a book in the past year; print remains most popular, but e-reading is on the rise

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    Most adults read a book in the past year; print remains most popular, but e-reading is on the rise
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    E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps
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    Most adults read a book in the past year; print remains most popular, but e-reading is on the rise
    Half of American adults now own either a tablet or an e-reader
    As tablet ownership grows, more use them for e-books
    Tablet ownership over time
    E-reader ownership over time
    Who owns tablets and e-readers?
    Reading snapshot
    Almost half of readers under 30 read an e-book in the past year
    The typical American read five books in the last 12 months
    As tablet ownership grows, more use them for e-books
    Among e-book readers, tablets and e-readers are the most popular platforms; fewer now read e-books on their desktops or laptops

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