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Though e-books are rising in popularity, print remains the foundation of Americans' reading habits. Most people who read e-books also read print books, and just 4% of readers are "e-book only." Audiobook listeners have the most diverse reading habits overall, while fewer print readers consume books in other formats.

Screen reading to children may not be as beneficial as reading print books.

Screen reading to children may not be as beneficial as reading print books.

Starting from a study that finds different reading practices for online content and print (or scanning vs. slow reading) the author argues against the trend of increasing technology investment in education. I think the argument would profit from a publisher's perspective, one where it's vital to evaluate how the content fits (or doesn't fit) the format. Like the author, I don't want to read Middlemarch ( my favorite novel) online, nor can I imagine anyone who would or who require it read in that format. Bottom line for me - publishers have much to offer the educational establishment.

Google aims to make reading an e-book better than reading a print book for all types of books. 

Google aims to make reading an e-book better than reading a print book for all types of books. 

Kevin Kelly on how screen reading is changing the act of reading and transforming readers.

Would you want to read a book or newspaper on a cellphone screen? On Tuesday, Hearst e-reading company Skiff announced that it signed a deal with Samsung's mobile phone division to become its "preferred e-reading service partner."

"More than eight in ten Americans between the ages of 16 and 29 read a book in the past year, and six in ten used their local public library."

Really, really great interview series with authors, publishers and writers about their ideas for the future of reading. Includes Clay Shirky, Maria Popova & Clive Thompson. Also nice to see a blog like this on tumblr.

Is listening to an audiobook "reading" the book? Why do we tend to think that one form is "true" reading?

Blog entry about a study that looked at the differences between readers' experiences reading on a screen versus reading hard-copy.

Something pretty sad about this trend.  The comments section make for an interesting read - a lot energy released here.

This is an article that gives some insight on why e-books are gaining popularity and why we should be reading more e-publications.

With print newspapers striving to survive by hopping onto the Web, new Harris poll finds 77 percent of online adults wouldn't pay to read a newspaper's content online. Read this blog post by Lance Whitney on Digital Media.

Excellent read from  book designer "I want to look at where printed books stand in respect to digital publishing, why we historically haven't read long-form text on screens and how the iPad is wedging itself in the middle of everything. In doing so I think we can find the line in the sand to define when content should be printed or digitized. This is a conversation for books-makers, web-heads, content-creators, authors and designers. For people who love beautifully made things. And for the storytellers who are willing to take risks and want to consider the most appropriate shape and media for their yarns."

reading ipad

A report on different experiences in reading in print and online.

A book lover recounts the experience of reading a single book on paper, on an iPhone, a Kindle and by listening to the audiobook version.

Reading revival as e-books gain traction.

Stephen Marche rebels against digital formats (sort of) by creating an interior layout that can't possibly be read on a device...not sure I agree... but it's an interesting look at an author seeing books as art.  That I can agree with.

Drawing For Beginners: From Dot To Drawing Shapes And Forms - Kindle edition by Renee B. Williams. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Drawing For Beginners: From Dot To Drawing Shapes And Forms.