Our modern society had reinvented a lot of alternatives to gather information or be entertained aside from reading books.

The advent of internet and other technological advancements made information easier to access... no need go skim through thick books for research. Thus, people's (esp the younger generation) critical thinking skills has the tendency to decline.

These days, many good novels are being adapted in films. I guess this is another reason why people do not try to read so much these days. People find it more enjoyable to see visual effects to understand stories - there's no need to read.

Technology has made our lives too easy and convenient - and yet it tends people to forget the importance of reading, and the satisfaction that we usually get from reading good books.