But as the authors of “How Gen Z Discover and Consume Books,” we think many claims about Gen Z’s reading behaviors miss the mark. In the previous 12 months, 65% of Gen Z read at least one print book, up from 59% in 2022. In other words, Gen Z shows us that reading isn’t dying. In 2025, Gen Zers visited bookstores and public libraries more than they did in 2022. Gen Zers who didn’t visit libraries had higher loneliness scores than those who did.