I found on the Passive Voice a reference to the latest Harris Poll concerning Americans’ reading habits.  The upshot was that Americans who read more electronically, read more, period.  There is, however, a wealth of useful information to be gleamed from the report.  So, who exactly are our readers?  And how much of a difference does the medium – paper or electronic – make?

Not long ago hardcover and paperback were the main options available to readers, but then e-readers hit the scene, followed by tablet computers. With the additional options of reading on your computer or your phone, these days it seems as though just about the only thing standing between Americans and a good read is setting aside the time.

Americans seem to be embracing their broader options, as the majority (54%) currently read e-books, including two-thirds of Millennials (66%).

When asked to consider any format – not…