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Do people really read fewer books now or is that exaggerated online

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pagefoldedAsked May 27, 2026
#books#reading#social media

I keep seeing posts saying nobody reads anymore because of TikTok and short videos but bookstores still seem busy.

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Replies suggest people still read but consume stories differently now.

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quietlibrarykid2 weeks ago

BookTok weirdly got younger people into reading again.

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historyguy882 weeks ago

Social media definitely changed my concentration honestly.

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emilyreadsnight2 weeks ago

Audiobooks exploded and people bounce between formats now.

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