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Originally Posted by Sarmat89
Say thanks to the pirates.
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Pirates aren't to blame for everything. Fewer people are reading. They have many other things to do with their time. 20 years ago, more than half of the elderly in my late grandmother's senior building read at least a few books a year. Now it is barely 10%. I include in that 10% those who read ebooks, dead tree and audiobooks.
This building is a microcosm of my community because you have to have lived in the county for at least 10 years to qualify as a resident (and be 65 or over).
Also, because there are fewer readers, it's a lot easier to pick up quality used paperbacks at garage sales and used book stores due to less competition.