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Which type of people are the most avid book readers?

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21 March 2017 [x] mins read

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Global study: 60% of online population reads books either daily or at least once a week

China has highest percentage of “every day” book readers
Netherlands and South Korea tie for the highest percentage who say they never read books
High income households more likely to read books frequently than low income
Women are more likely to be avid book readers than men

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Global study: 60% of online population reads books either daily or at least once a week

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