Three in ten adults read an e-book last year; half own a tablet or e-reader By Kathryn Zickuhr and Lee Rainie Most American adults read a print book in the past year, even as e-reading continues to grow The proportion of Americans who read e-books is growing, but few have completely replaced print books for electronic versions. The percentage of adults who read an e-book in the past year has risen
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