When it comes to reading books, which of the following comes closest to your view?

When it comes to reading books, which of the following comes closest to your view? Published on 15 September 2026 → Survey conducted on 15 September 2026 on 5168 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Reading is good for people, no matter what they are reading

81%

Reading is only good for people if they are reading writing of a high enough quality

10%

Don’t know

Reading is good for people, no matter what they are reading

81%

Reading is only good for people if they are reading writing of a high enough quality

10%

Don’t know

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