E-Reading Rises as Device Ownership Jumps
The proportion of Americans who read e-books is growing, but few have completely replaced print books for electronic versions.
FOR RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2014
The proportion of Americans who read e-books is growing, but few have completely replaced print books for electronic versions.
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The proportion of Americans who read e-books is growing, but few have completely replaced print books for electronic versions.