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Summary
Concerns about American men reading less fiction have sparked cultural debates linking the trend to toxic masculinity and political shifts, such as increased support for Donald Trump.
Men read fewer books and less fiction than women, but the gap is modest. 73% of men and 78% of women read books annually, with fiction readership differing by 10-17%.
The exaggerated 80/20 gender fiction market split lacks verified sources.
Critics argue the “crisis” reflects fears about male disengagement, yet male authors still dominate bestseller lists and literary awards, complicating the narrative.
All that was exactly me until Christmas year before last when my wife bought me an ereader. I carry it with me everywhere and read so much more because of it.
You’d be surprised how much reading you can get done on lunch breaks and waiting in lines! 5/10 minutes at a time add up to a lot of reading eventually.
I still play games and watch videos at home, but replacing phone scrolling with a book has done me wonders. Highly recommend.
For me, reading is a part of my nightly routine of going to bed. I’ll lay down and read until I fall asleep - it usually doesn’t take too long. I only make it through a few books a year, but I enjoy it.