
The Intelligence: At a crossroads (really)
The Intelligence from The Economist
Prioritize reading time for the best books
Consider the quality of books that broaden your worldview and captivate your imagination, rather than focusing solely on the quantity of books you can read in your remaining lifetime. Research shows that the number of books you read depends on the time you can devote to reading. A survey of 1,500 Americans revealed that 54% had read or listened to a book in the previous year, with an average of 11 books read per year. While 4% reported reading a book a week, even the most avid reader may struggle to keep up with the sheer volume of books being printed.
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