You probably already know that reading is pretty good for us. It’s been linked to better mental health, more empathy, a lower risk of dementia, and even increased longevity.
There’s only one problem: a lot of us can’t find it in us to do it.
Earlier this year, the National Literacy Trust found a 36% decrease in reading for pleasure among teens compared to 2005 figures. Over a third of UK adults say they’ve given up reading as a hobby.
In 2025, meanwhile, a YouGov poll found that 40% of Britons ...
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