Why Did the Novel-Reading Man Disappear?

by thinkingemoteon 6/28/25, 11:04 AMwith 3 comments
by bodantogaton 6/29/25, 4:00 PM

Reading has a higher barrier to entry than most media. Doesn’t matter if you’re a man or a woman—it takes time, focus, and mental energy. And unlike scrolling or streaming, books aren’t always cheap. A new paperback can be $18–$30, and that adds up fast. It’s just harder to get started.

by gladiatr72on 6/28/25, 5:25 PM

We didn't disappear. We just don't subscribe to the "everything old is bad" trope.