TODAY IS WORLD Book Day.

The yearly event encourages reading through a number of initiatives in primary and secondary schools in Ireland and around the world.

However, recent figures have shown a general decline in the sale of books internationally.

While most of us have cherished favourites from childhood, managing a busy work life and finding time to read books can be difficult to do.

So, do you manage to find the time to read?

Poll Results:

I read when I can. (3315)

Yep, I speed-read a book a week. (929)

Reading? I own a television. (788)

Yep, I speed-read a book a week.
I read when I can.
Reading? I own a television.

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Poll: Can you find the time to read?

Poll Results:

Read: Open Thread: What are your “desert island” books?

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.