Reader engagement

A study from the University of Valencia found that print reading could boost skills by six to eight times more than digital reading

The National Literacy TrustUK-based organisation which has campaigned since 1993 to improve literacy standards across all age groups. Excellent research information and details of the many initiatives the charity is currently involved in. www.literacytrust.org.uk. It also has a useful page of news stories on UK literacy, which links to newsletter http://www.readitswapit.co.uk/TheLibrary.aspx is calling for urgent action after its annual survey found children's reading enjoyment at its lowest level in almost two decades, with over half of eight to 18-year-olds stating they do not enjoy reading in their free time.

TikTok recommendations are driving sales and launching authors' careers as the social media app continues to reshape the industry

This week, as #booktok hit over 121 billion views on TikTok, creators reflected on BookTok's impact and their thoughts about the burgeoning digital subculture.  Read more

For an increasing number of people, reading means listening to streamed audio files through a smartphone. The audiobook has a long history,1 of course, but what is new is its commercial impact: For the first time, audiobooks can no longer be seen as a niche market.  Read more