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

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.
Dec 26, 2025 (00:23)
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