Americans still opt for print books over digital or audio versions

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75% of U.S. adults have read a book in the past year, yet only 7% have participated in a book club.
Print books are the most popular format, with 64% reading in print in 2025, down from 72% in 2011.
E-book and audiobook usage has increased since 2011, with 31% reading e-books and 26% listening to audiobooks in 2025.
Book reading habits are stable overall, with little change since 2021, though digital format adoption has slowed recently.
Reading rates vary by demographics, with higher education linked to more reading, younger adults using more e-books and audiobooks, and Asian Americans leading in e-book usage.
Women are more likely than men to read books and join book clubs, and White Americans are most likely to read print books.

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