Why it matters: It's no surprise that the pandemic changed people's reading habits, but this survey looked to identify how habits changed. After initially craving books about isolation and pandemics, readers shifted to topics that could take their minds away from the headlines. Some even went so far as to re-read works they'd already read -- either because their options were limited or they wanted the comfort that comes with familiarity.
More was less:
One interesting finding was that some people reported spending more time
reading and seeking escape, but distraction prevented them from getting very
far. In short, they spent more time reading, but ended up reading (and
escaping) less.
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