The independent bookstore said it was proud of their stance.

Low literacy. A drop in recreational reading. Students who can’t finish texts. A book industry of falling margins. The decline in reading poses a risk to us all.

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New research looking at how Australians read for recreation has shaped 10 tailored tactics to help you read more based on whatever is getting in your way.