Nov 1, 2025
Book Fact: Americans are not on Top
Book fact #12 Iceland tops the world in per capita book publishing. The claim that Iceland tops the world in per capita book reading is true, supported by its high rates of book publication and consumption, a strong literary tradition rooted in sagas and poetry, and a culture where reading is a celebrated pastime. A 2022 survey showed Icelanders read an average of 2.4 books per month, and almost…