Printed books vs. electronic books: Preferences of Belarusian readers of different age groups

The article is devoted to the study of the preferences of the reading population of the Republic of Belarus for book reading formats. The article reveals the differences in reading of printed, electronic and audio books, as well as the preferences of platforms for their purchase among readers of different ages. The opinions of the respondents on the possible prospects of using printed and electronic books in the future are presented.