A new YouGov survey reveals a stark reading divide in the US, with 40% of Americans reading no books in 2025 and a small minority accounting for most reading. The decline, driven by digital saturation, academic pressure, and cultural shifts, threatens attention spans, critical thinking, civic engagement, and long-term learning across society.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/half-of-americans-are-reading-less-than-one-book-a-year-heres-what-they-stand-to-lose/articleshow/126394583.cms