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While 'Paper' Remains Mainstream for Reading, About Half Read 0 Books/Month, Purposes Focus on Entertainment and Relaxation: A Survey of 10,333 People [Primary Data/Survey Contracting for the SEO/AIO Era]
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Published Apr 16, 2026 9:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 1, 2026 3:21 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES
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- A survey of 10,333 people revealed that while paper books are the preferred reading medium, about half of the respondents read zero books per month.
- The primary purposes for reading are entertainment and relaxation.
A survey of 10,333 people revealed that while paper books are the preferred reading medium, about half of the respondents read zero books per month. The primary purposes for reading are entertainment and relaxation.
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A survey of 10,333 people revealed that while paper books are the preferred reading medium, about half of the respondents read zero books per month. The primary purposes for reading are entertainment and relaxation.
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