Can erotica fix Australia’s reading slump?

<p>Over the past decade Aussie reading rates have been in decline, with more and more young people saying that they don&rsquo;t read for pleasure - ever. That is until very recently, with a booming interest in novels about sex and love showing signs that the tide may just be turning.&nbsp; In today&rsquo;s deep dive, we're speaking to Anna Burkey from Australia Reads to help us unpack what&rsquo;s really going on &mdash; why romance novels are capturing hearts, inspiring new readers, and creating a lifeline for a generation struggling to pick up a book.</p> <p>Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Emma Gillespie<br />Producer: Orla Maher</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>