First: I wanna clarify this. I know that loads of people read like 100 books a year, or read all the time. I know these people exist. I’m asking about people that are like… average. An average american who just… reads. Doesn’t track everything or sets goals of like 100, or never stops reading… Anyway, I’ve been searching this up, and i find answers like 15-50, even 100. I find this highly unlikely, especially for average US citizens. Half the people i know don’t even pick up 5 books a year, let alone 15! I just don’t believe these stats. I read somewhere that people read 8 a month on average? That can’t be right for an average person. That’s like 2 books a week… I know people do read this much, but still… For an average person? So be real… how many books do people actually read a year?
I’ve done 50-100 for a number of years with no audiobooks or YA/children’s books (I count audiobooks now though as I’m experiencing severe joint pain). It’s my one hobby. I watch minimal TV and don’t play video games. I’m not very social but do hold a demanding full time job. It can be done and gets easier if you’re in the habit of doing it yearly.
I guess that makes sense. I play video games or watch tv during the day for my downtime. Reading is a nighttime thing for me. Unless I’m really slow at work sometimes I’ll read on the kindle app