/lit/ - Literature

>>14914730
>men consume literature anymore
source?

>>14914730
Explains why all the goodreads recommendations suck shit.

>>14914730
>men don't consume literature anymore
Men are basically the only ones consuming real literature, women consume the book equivalent to "blockbuster" movies

>>14914756
This. Since good literature has died roughly 80 years ago, most of it is copyright free and can be downloaded for free.
Also, the easier the book, the more books you buy.

>>14914730
What people don't realize is that actual literature has NEVER been popular relative to the size of society. You think that only women read today, but that's not true. I actually think the proportion of men reading has increased over time, the only reason why women appear to read more is because they read popular garbage. In terms of actual literature, I would not be surprised if the proportion of men who read has gone up over time. Am i making sense

>>14914769
Don’t guys read self-help trash and women read romantic/cringe trash?
We’re all full of shit here, desu.

>>14914730
Because books are about girly things like feelings, silly. Men watch superhero movies instead.

>80% women
Pareto's principle would suggest that it's the other 20 that counts.

Men are less aware that consumer items are signifiers of identity, and that it's only strong identities that are rewarded with social validation, not to mention: fun, invites, friends, girlfriends, unposted job openings... etc etc

>>14914776
>superhero movies
My forehead has cringed out of existence.

>>14914776
This...is ironic right?

>>14914730
80% of books are shit

>>14914784
It's tongue-in-cheek, I'll admit

>>14914781
Also sports

>>14914776
>Men watch superhero movies instead
Weak bait, but fuck it I’m bored

>>14914730
Me, nigga. I’m actually glad because women can’t write, so if only 20% of book readers are men, I don’t have as many people to compete with.

Yes, I know you made up the statistic.

>>14914826
Not really bait. Yes it's a dumb generalisation. I'm on /lit/, why not fit in? But do you reckon more men spend leisure time reading than watch capeshit? Seems doubtful to me.

>>14914756
>>14914769
Cope. I don't know a single man who reads regularly.
Women may prefer YA shite, but they outread men with classic lit as well.

>>14914730
When men are allowed to be white and write books like The Odyssey without being imprisoned for misogyny and violent tendencies then we'll all go back to reading.

>>14914860
I don’t know any women that read either.
All they do is binge watch Netflix.

>>14914730
>the latest generic novel
>literature
how many women are reading Spinoza?
bait/10

>>14914860
>>14914879
Know better people, ya dips. I know male and female readers.

Statistically I think >>14914860 is accurate though.

Men they read the infinite library of the internet on their e-reader. No consooming required.

>>14914860
anecdotal argument? found the w*man

>>14914890
>>14914860
Obvious same fag is obvious, stopping larping cunt

>>14914860
Because men don't brag about reading a third grade book once a month and don't post their coffee table books to tell the world "me so special!"?

>>14914730
you don't have much experience with females, do you? women DO NOT pay rent. they have much more spending money than us males. while we save for a down payment on a house, or for investments, women lavishly spend their money on eating out, romantic novels, and other garbage habits that makes them feel better about their smaller brains.

>80% of book buyers are women
1. Romance/Erotica – $1.44 billion
2. Crime/Mystery – $728.2 million
3. Religious/Inspirational – $720 million
4. Science Fiction/Fantasy – $590.2 million
5. Horror – $79.6 million

https://bookstr.com/article/book-genres-that-make-the-most-money/