Abstract

This article aims to analyze the evolution of reading practices in Italy and the relationship between the dissemination of books and the socio-economic transformations in our Country. For a complete understanding of the phenomena it is necessary a wide panorama and a long-term analysis. The development of new media and the effects of digital revolution on human behavior, especially during the pandemic crisis 2020-2022 and the lockdown, have profoundly transformed cultural participation. Among the most interesting changes of recent months and years, particular attention should be paid to the growth of audiobook and podcast market.human behavior, especially during the pandemic crisis 2020-2022 and the lockdown, have profoundly transformed cultural participation. Among the most interesting changes of recent months and years, particular attention should be paid to the growth of audiobook and podcast market.