The survey, called "Reading at Risk," is based on data from "The Survey of Public Participation in the Arts," conducted by the Census Bureau in 2002. Among its findings are that fewer than half of Americans over 18 now read novels, short stories, plays or poetry; that the consumer pool for books of all kinds has diminished; and that the pace at which the nation is losing readers, especially young readers, is quickening. In addition it finds that the downward trend holds in virtually all demographic areas.
Snap out of it America! Take the time to read, escape the everyday bullshit with a good book!!! Do it!!! Books can be, sexy, funny, enlightening, scary, and above all else, educational. Why deny yourself? Some customers that I have had in the bookstore state that they haven't read a book in years, after I slap the shit out of them...I ask what their interests are and show them a book that might spark their interest. I'll show them Science, History, Erotica and if necessary I'll even show the dreaded Manga or shove an Archie comic in their hand.....whatever it takes that customer will walk out with a book. Reading is the greatest and most healthy of all addictions, granted it will cost you as much as crack or weeks supply of dope or booze, but I can guarantee you that after reading a book you won't wake up in the gutter or wonder who that person with the tattoo of his or her mother on their ass is in your bed. Trust me, you'll be far better off with your nose in a book than up someones ass. Read.
She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.~ Louisa May Alcott *splat* ;)
