When you’ve finished reading a physical copy of a book that you own, what are you most likely to do with it?

When you’ve finished reading a physical copy of a book that you own, what are you most likely to do with it? Published on 21 March 2023 → Survey conducted on 21 March 2023 on 2979 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Keep it on a bookshelf

46%

Give it to someone you think may enjoy it

20%

Donate it to charity

19%

Sell it

Throw it away

N/A I don’t read books

Don’t know

Keep it on a bookshelf

46%

Give it to someone you think may enjoy it

20%

Donate it to charity

19%

Sell it

Throw it away

N/A I don’t read books

Don’t know

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