Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a favorite book of Gen X. Teenage girls read more fiction than boys, who prefer comic books. Reading habits of Gen Z (aged 5-25) – 50% of 6-8 year olds read for fun 5-7 days a week. The main part of the infographic, however, is a breakdown of reading habits by generation. Baby Boomers love thrillers (43%), while Generation Z prefer fantasy (53%) and YA literature (49%). The Silent Generation, with only 35%, is far behind.ĭo you want to learn about favorite genres of the five generations? Mystery and suspense novels are favorite reads by The Silent Generation (71%). They are followed by Gen X (45%) and Baby Boomers (43%). The next section ranks generations according the percentage that visited a library in the past 12 months. The visual shows which generations read the most books, which prefer print to digital, and which rely on print news media over online. Generation X are 41 to 55, and Baby Boomers are 56-75 years old. In 2020, if you’re aged between 5 and 25, you’re in Generation Z. The infographic starts with a breakdown of the five generation groups to let you easily spot which one you belong to. Lachlan Brown, the founder and editor of Best by the Numbers, has just released a stunning infographic called Which generation reads the most? It’s the most comprehensive source of data that relates to book reading across five generations, from Generation Z to The Silent Generation. How do the Millennials compare to Generation X or Baby Boomers? Finally, there is a handy visual that analyses reading habits of all five age groups.
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