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‘They’re my babies’: The surprising reasons we still love physical books

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 3, 2026

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The brief

In a digital age, paper books are as popular as ever. Key points and original sources are listed below.

In a digital age, paper books are as popular as ever. But why do we hang on to them after we’ve read them? And what’s a “bibliomaniac”?S1 S2

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In a digital age, paper books are as popular as ever. But why do we hang on to them after we’ve read them? And what’s a “bibliomaniac”?

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In a digital age, paper books are as popular as ever. But why do we hang on to them after we’ve read them? And what’s a “bibliomaniac”?

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In a digital age, paper books are as popular as ever. But why do we hang on to them after we’ve read them? And what’s a “bibliomaniac”?

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 3, 2026

The brief

In a digital age, paper books are as popular as ever. Key points and original sources are listed below.

In a digital age, paper books are as popular as ever. But why do we hang on to them after we’ve read them? And what’s a “bibliomaniac”?S1 S2