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Research on Print Books

There are a number of studies, articles and other publications that show the value of the printed book. We are compiling a list of as many relevant articles as we can. Please let us know if you come across one, and we will add it to the list below.

  • Pew Research Center - Book Reading 2016
  • Scholastic - Kids & Family Reading Report 5th Ed.
  • International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning - A Nook or a Book? Comparing College Students’ Reading Comprehension Levels, Critical Reading, and Study Skills
  • Entrepreneur - Reading Books Makes You Smarter, Richer and Surprisingly Healthier
  • Paper and Packaging Board - Results Are In: Paper Remains Preferred Technology for Productive Learning
  • Washington Post - Why digital natives prefer reading in print. Yes, you read that right.
  • Pew Research Center - Younger Adults More Likely Than Their Elders to Prefer Reading News
  • EduCause Research on eTextbook Adoption
  • Forbes - Paper Beats Digital In Many Ways, According To Neuroscience
  • Huffington Post - The Politics of Print & Why We Need It
  • Reading linear texts on paper versus computer screen: Effects on reading comprehension
  • Scientific American - The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens
  • Stora Enso Research on Preference of Print

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