Is Reading Dead? Why Do People No Longer Read Books?

  •   Wed, Jul 17 2024
  •   By Sarah Elizabeth Varghese

July 17, 2024

Today's obituary is a bit different—it's about books. Wondering how? Books are considered to be man's best friend, aren't they? Indeed, because for those who might not have many friends, books provide companionship. They offer knowledge, new insights, and transport us to fairylands. Have you ever noticed that when reading short stories or novels, you can feel the characters, their adventures, and their emotions?

In today's world, the most important thing that has taken control over our lives is the smartphone. Have you ever wondered why these phones are called smartphones? Here's why: smartphones make our lives much easier, with everything we need just a click away. You will definitely agree with me that whether it's for reading books, shopping, paying our bills, or even searching for holiday destinations, we need our smartphones. Now, not just kids and teens, but even adults can't live without their smartphones.

While I agree that we have a lot of e-books like Amazon Kindle and Apple Books, which we all use or have installed on our phones, have you ever felt that something is missing when reading these e-books? I have. The physical books on our shelves are colourful, bright, and handy. Every page of a physical book has eye-catching colours, headlines, animations, illustrations, and pictures. Have we ever found these features in our e-books? No, we haven't. It's just long, boring paragraphs that don't make us feel like reading. Moreover, e-books emit rays that can harm our eyesight.

Unlike in the past, when people had better attention spans, today's generation finds it difficult to concentrate in class or even read a page of a book they have chosen for themselves, thanks to YouTube shorts and Instagram reels that provide instant five-minute information.

If you miss the feeling of taking a trip to a fairy tale, go and get yourself a good book. It will give you back the experience you lost while scrolling through e-books. Books are a great way to distract yourself from stress, boredom, and anything else that makes you feel uncomfortable. So, go and grab a book now.

 

 

 
By Sarah Elizabeth Varghese
Sarah Elizabeth Varghese is currently pursuing her 3rd year BA media and communication in Nitte Deemed to be University in Nitte Institute of Media and Communications Deralakatte, Paneer Bagambilla.
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Comment on this article

  • Anthony Herbert Crasta, Taccode/Venur/Sydney

    Sat, Jul 20 2024

    Well written article Sarah. Totally agree with you.Only a few old people still buy and read books, magazines and news papers. Even many old people including me don't read books and news papers anymore mainly because of the eye pressure, instead they prefer to listen to the radio and/or watching the television.

  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 19 2024

    Well written and That's how globalist elite enslave most of the humanity with technology, Smartphones and they rake more billions to further control masses under their fist?

  • Dr Binu Eapen, USA

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    Excellent article!keep up the good work.

  • Dr Binu Eapen, USA

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    Excellent article!keep up the good work.

  • V P D'sa, Manipal/Shankerpura

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    is reading dead ? yes almost dead. newspapers are becoming thin, pages are less. Only 10% of people read books. Reading e-books cannot compensate for the enjoyment of reading books. You name any problem the current generation is facing. It is directly linked to an utter lack of reading. They don't know what choices are available to them. Those who want to succeed, read. it is as simple as that.

  • Zeena, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 18 2024

    Well written! Best wishes to many more articles and a future filled with journalistic success!

  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Jul 17 2024

    DearLady,Reading is not dead ,still alive.One should have time for it and love books ,literature etc.There are people who love other matters and everyone cant be a Poet or literature friend.One loves this other love computer or love sports.One who love sports will never have time for reading ,writing .Same who loves books will say sport is mord.Todays world reading in mobile makes bit slow ?or not so interessant ?Books are better but a last to carry everywhere.Good thema ,write further.Good luck.

  • Stany Jovin Menezes, Muscat

    Wed, Jul 17 2024

    Good article! Balancing both physical and digital reading experiences can provide the best of both worlds, allowing readers to enjoy the unique benefits of each medium.


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