Where Did the Readers Go?

The article discusses the findings of a study conducted by the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) on arts participation patterns in 2022, specifically focusing on adult reading habits. It states that in the twelve months prior to July 2022, a mere fraction of adults indulged in reading for pleasure, marking a decrease from 2017. It mentions that a novel addition to the survey was the inquiry about consuming novels or short stories through streaming or alternative methods.