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In the digital age, the ease with which we can acquire books—both physical and electronic—has contributed to an intriguing challenge. Despite owning a myriad of unread texts, we frequently find ourselves shopping for new titles. This common struggle has been observed by many readers, sparking discussions in forums and communities.
A recent statistic from the UK highlights the situation further: the average household owns approximately 20 cookery books, yet most have read only a handful. This is reflected in the sentiments found in various reader communities, where comments often echo the same frustration—“I keep buying books, but I just don’t get around to reading them.”