Read & Grow Rich Ch 11

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What is primarily emphasized as the deciding factor in whether a person reads more or less?

Reading ability
Personal choice (correct)
Educational background
Access to books

What did early Christians create to facilitate carrying texts secretly?

E-books
Scrolls
Folded booklets (correct)
Miniature books

How does the growth of the Internet impact reading habits?

It changes content accessibility but not reading frequency.
It guarantees that everyone will read more.
It decreases the number of readers.
It primarily influences e-reading and online content consumption. (correct)

Which item is NOT mentioned as a consideration for the future of books?

The author's reputation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What lesson does the baseball manager's story convey regarding choice?

Choices often lead to different outcomes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of book sales in North America is accounted for by big chain stores?

25% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the growth of the book industry?

The book industry is projected to grow at a rate of 8% per year. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as the biggest outlet for non-bookstore book sales?

Book-of-the-month clubs (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many new superstores per year is Barnes & Noble planning to open?

90 (D) Signup and view all the answers

From $18 billion in 1992, what is the projected growth of book sales by the year 2002?

$35 billion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Pat to change his career path after reading a personal growth book?

A realization of his misaligned priorities (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jim begin to improve his self-esteem after hitting rock bottom?

Through reading positive thinking books (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do book-of-the-month clubs play in readers' lives, according to the content?

They offer guided reading to help with personal growth. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What demographic is most likely to be avid readers, based on the statistics provided?

College-educated adults (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is identified as having the highest reading frequency?

Adults aged 45-55 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Book Sales Growth

Book sales in the US increased significantly from $18 billion in 1992 to $27 billion in 1997, and were predicted to reach $35 billion in 2002.

Bookstore Market Share

Bookstores, both large chains and small independents, accounted for only 40% of book sales in North America. The remaining 60% were sold outside of bookstores such as through book-of-the-month clubs.

Book-of-the-Month Clubs

Book-of-the-month clubs are a major channel for book sales outside of bookstores. They represent a significant portion of book sales, accounting for 20% of books sold outside of bookstores.

Mega-Bookstores

Barnes & Noble and Borders are examples of mega-bookstores which have significantly increased their retail space, and are planning to expand further. They claim a significant portion of the market.