Are eBook sales declining?

eBook, it seems is losing out in favor compared to print books. According to The NPD Group, there has been an 8 percent decline in sales of eBooks for the year-to-date through June 2021 compared to the same period last year but is still 8 percent higher than what it was in 2019.

Are eBook readers dead?

It is no surprise that the dedicated e-reading device is dying. Sure, there are still many readers who love their Amazon Kindle Paperwhite or Kindle Oasis and the longer battery life. But the numbers of new ereader buyers are declining.

Why do eBooks fail?

The hardware form factor was wrong. When ebook readers failed to sell well, ebook producers tried to focus on other electronic devices — PCs, PDAs, and smartphones. The trouble is that for most people, the ergonomics and psychology of reading are wrong on computers and smartphones.

Are books Losing Popularity?

70\% of US adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years and 80\% of US families did not buy or read a book last year. Forbes contributor Adam Rowe reports that according to Nielsen’s PubTrack Digital, total ebook sales were 162 million in 2017, down 10\% from 180 million the previous year.

Are ebooks more popular than books?

One of the main reasons why ebooks have become more popular than physical books is that they are much more accessible. As long as someone has an internet connection or a Kindle, they can access the ebook as soon as they purchase it. Even then, the bookstore might not be open or might not have the right book.

How many people have e readers?

E-readers penetration rate among U.S. adults 2009-2019 As of February 2019, 52 percent of U.S. adults owned an e-reader; the same percentage of U.S. adults also owned a tablet at that time.

Is it better to read a book or EBook?

Several small studies suggest that reading on paper instead of an electronic screen is better for memory retention and focus. Perhaps this somehow aids the reader, providing more fixity and solidity to the reader’s sense of unfolding and progress of the text, and hence the story.”

Are ebooks still popular?

Although a 2020 survey established that the most popular book format in the United States was still print, e-books ranked second, with 25 percent of respondents preferring them to print or audiobooks.

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