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Why Reading Books Is Still Vital | Charleston News
Book reading in America is plummeting—less than half of adults picked up a book in 2022, down from 53% just five years ago. As we binge short videos and texts, national tests reveal only 35% of high school seniors can unpack complex ideas or stories. The decline isn’t just cultural—it’s civic: readers are more engaged in their communities. While AI summaries can help, nothing replaces the slow, immersive power of a book to deepen understanding and connection. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an…
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