Surprising (Maybe) Data About American Reading Habits
Book Riot - The Podcast
04/20/26
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Jeff and Rebecca mull over Pew's most recent data about American reading habits, Spotify launches physical book buying, authors on the TIME100 list, listener feedback, and more.
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Discussed in this episode:
Klara and the Sun release date
Latest Pew research on Americans’ reading habits
Spotify launches option to purchase physical books
Tayari Jones, Freida McFadden, and Yiyun Li named to TIME 100
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Discussed in this episode:
Klara and the Sun release date
Latest Pew research on Americans’ reading habits
Spotify launches option to purchase physical books
Tayari Jones, Freida McFadden, and Yiyun Li named to TIME 100
Use code THEBOOKS for 20% off at Cozy Earth.
Go to quince.com/bookriot for free shipping and 365-day returns.
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