Reading for pleasure is fading in the U.S., but experts say a New Year’s habit could help

Name: Reading for pleasure is fading in the U.S., but experts say a New Year’s habit could help
Uploaded: 2025-12-26T08:28:00-0500
Duration: 23 s
Description: An AP report shows the share of Americans who read for pleasure has dropped from 28% to 16% in recent decades, prompting suggestions to carve out daily reading time and put phones away to cut stress, spark creativity and build empathy.

An AP report shows the share of Americans who read for pleasure has dropped from 28% to 16% in recent decades, prompting suggestions to carve out daily reading time and put phones away to cut stress, spark creativity and build empathy.