
Distraction is now one of the leading obstacles to reading for pleasure, according to a new report from The Reading Agency.
The State of the Nation in Adult Reading 2025 report reveals that nearly half (46%) of UK adults struggle to concentrate on reading due to distractions – a number that climbs to 55% among those aged between 16-24 and 35-44, and 52% of 25-34 year-olds.