A Eurostat study reveals that nearly half of EU residents (47.2%) did not read a single book in the past year, with Romania having the lowest reading rates. The Irish are the most avid readers, while younger generations read more than older ones. Women's reading rates surpass men's significantly. Book sales in the EU reached approximately 23.9 billion euros in 2022, showing a 23.6% increase from 2021. Article complet (Euronews.com)