...10% of Americans use one and another 10% are likely to purchase one in the next six months…I know that my husband who has a e-Reader, reads more books now. They’re so easy for him to download and have ready, plus they travel compactly.
…among those who have an e-reader, over one-third read 11-20 books a year (36%) and over one-quarter read 21 or more books in an average year (26%).
… in August Amazon said sales of its latest Kindle in four weeks had surpassed the entire sales of its previous e-reader generation.
… users of e-readers are more likely to purchase books. "One in five Americans (21%) say they have not purchased any books in the past year compared to only 8% of e-reader users who say the same …
What about those of you who have some sort of e-Reader, whether it’s a Kindle, an iPad, a cell phone or whatever…are you reading more now?
Very interestng stats, Helen. I'm umming and aahing about whether to get an Ipad or a Kindle. My brother in law (who travels a lot for business) has a Kindle and is finding it extremely convenient. I want an e-reader (sooner rather than later) I just need to make up my mind. I knwo I'll read more, because it's a whole lot easier to carry around in my handbag than a heavy book
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And I think I'd be less likely to leave it somewhere, like I did my book yesterday at the doctor's office.
ReplyDeleteI believe it. I've always been an avid reader, but I've read and purchased many more books since getting my Kindle. Travelling is where the big difference is for me. For the size of one book you can take dozens, so you never run out of reading material.
ReplyDeleteI am getting a Kindle at some point. Still debating. But have borrowed my sister's on a trip, and it's really so easy! During the week I was away, read two books.
ReplyDeleteBy slipping an eReader in your pocket, briefcase or purse, you always have a book to read and can read snippets here and there, and as y'all ssid, you can carry multiple books so you're never without one.
ReplyDeleteBesides the convenience, you can buy more, as ebooks cost less than paper.
ReplyDeleteI'm still a hold out, primarily because an e-reader is a luxury right now, and the library is free. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Somehow I'm not surprised, though ... the convenience of a portable e-reader with like a bazillion books on it to read - that plus the "new toy" syndrome - ya wanna play with it - makes for more reading amongst the e-avid, I guess.
ReplyDeleteI consider getting an e-reader on my lap top, since I always bring it with me when I travel. The downside is that I probably spend too much time in front of computer screens already.
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Laura, some predict that the cost of eBooks will go up once people are hooked on eReaders. If the sales of print books drop dramatically, the lost revenue will have to be made up somewhere. And now that they're adding so many extras to eBooks, they're bound to cost more.
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ReplyDeleteLiza, it is a luxury for me as well, so I don't have one. It has become a great tool for my husband, though. Not just for reading, but he uses his iPad for business and personal email accounts and all kinds of stuff.
And imagine? These types of statistics from a product and form of reading that had been so resisted by the publishing industry.
ReplyDeleteI really did the eReader on my iPad, but I'm probably not reading more. Although my reading is now split between physical and virtual books.
ReplyDeleteThe only example I have is my husband. He reads almost exclusively on his iPad now. I get print books, and he might start reading one that I have that seems interesting to him, but if he really likes it, he'll go buy it for his iPad. That way he doesn't get into it and have to leave for a trip.
ReplyDeleteI have an e-reader and still read about the same amount of books as I did before, but then I try to spend more time writing than reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the price of e-books will still remain lower than the ones in paper. I can see some specialty books loaded with graphics, etc, being priced higher. Sort of like the special coffee-table books we see now that are priced much higher than a regular hardback. But there has to be a grouping of books available just for reading without a lot of bells and whistles that will be priced reasonably.
Maryann, I feel sure there will be, especially for self-pubbed, independent presses and maybe small press. I'm not sure if the big presses will continue to compete or whether they will change their focus.
ReplyDeleteThis news is very interesting! I wonder if my husband had an e-reader if he would read more. He hates reading.
ReplyDeleteI'm still a sucker for actual paper books, but I think I'm a dinosaur that's about to become extinct!
I read more books now with my iPad than I did before, but I also read more news. I have NPR, NYTimes, BBC, and AP apps so I spend less time watching broadcast news, but I feel better informed.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I read any more with my ereader, but I've always a lot anyway. Those stats amaze me. I suspected ereaders would be popular, but to see them selling like that is incredible!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't call myself a news junkie. But I have the CNN app on my iPhone for when I'm traveling. If I'm at home, I try to catch the 7 a.m. network news (no cable hookup). I catch the BBC on my laptop. I was wondering after reading your comment, Mark, if I needed more news apps. I think I'll just stay with what I already do.
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing stats, aren't they, Jemi!
I don't know that paperbacks will become extinct in my lifetime, Julie. Hardbacks are expensive and there are still plenty of people who don't have an eReader and don't want one.
ReplyDeleteThe stats don't surprise me. Michael Hyatt reviewed the kindle 3 recently and I think I'll be getting one. The travel convenience is a winner. It also might make teens read more because they're used to reading on a screen.
ReplyDeleteYoung kids now are growing up reading on screens - computers, phones, eReaders. They will have no problem.
ReplyDeleteI need an ereader... besides my PC!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to get an ereader for Christmas. My two newest books are available as ebooks, and they do seem to be getting quite popular.
ReplyDeleteWell, I can't say I'm surprised. I mean, it's just so...easy to e-read! No driving to the library or bookstore...how can you not love having the entertainment brought to you??
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