WordsRated is a research organization dedicated to providing information on the publishing and book industries.

These industries are generally very difficult to find information about and our role is to try and bring a degree of transparency to these sectors by pulling data from various sources and analyzing it to shed light on the issues.

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Research

Over 50% of Americans haven’t read a book in the past year [2022 Study]

We surveyed 2,003 American adults in order to better understand the reading habits of Americans in 2022.  As a non-commercial research organization that seeks to …

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Bestselling books have never been shorter [Study of 3,444 NYT bestselling titles]

We analyzed 3,444 titles that were ranked top3 on NYT weekly bestseller lists from 2011 to 2021 to examine how the length of the most …

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23% Decrease in Black Characters in Children’s Bestsellers as BLM Bounce Fades

Reading has proven to be extremely important to a child’s development. They are more likely to engage if they come across a character or story …

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State of US Public Libraries – More popular & digital than ever

This is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of public libraries in the US and the mapping of trends from 1992-2019. This report analyzes …

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America’s Favorite Books (Survey of 76,000 Americans)

WordsRated received over 76,000 survey replies on our website where users let us know what their favorite book is. Here we have collated the replies …

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America’s Favorite Authors (Survey of 76,000 Americans)

WordsRated received over 76,000 survey replies on our website where users let us know what their favorite book is and from this, we were able …

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Book and Publishing Statistics

Game Shows - Countdown

Countdown Game Show – Rules And History

Countdown is an iconic game show that is loved in households all over the UK. Popular for combining English-language anagrams and numeracy challenges, the show …

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Diversity, Equity And Inclusion at The New York Times

The New York Times – Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Statistics

As an institution, The New York Times became a household name due to the high circulation of its daily newspaper and has recently branched into …

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Tips For Words With Friends

Words With Friends Tips – Beginner, Intermediate And Advanced

In this article, WordsRated demonstrates some key techniques you can learn to take your Words With Friends game to the next level. Gain the upper …

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Games Similar To Wordle

10 Games Like Wordle To Check Out Next

If you are a regular Wordle player who has passed today’s level and is looking for a new gaming challenge, there are a number of …

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WWF Tile Values, Letter Distribution And Types

Words With Friends Tile Values, Letter Distribution And Types

In Words With Friends (WWF), each letter has an assigned point score and certain letters are much more common than others. When playing WWF, players …

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Financial Statistics of Mattel

Mattel Financial Statistics

Mattel was founded in 1945 and is known all over the world as one of the leading toy and entertainment companies, targeted towards both child …

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Financial Statistics Of Hasbro

Hasbro Financial Statistics

Hasbro, founded in 1923, is a global toy and game company famous for popular board game brands such as Scrabble (in North America), Monopoly and …

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Scrabble - Benefits Of Playing For Self-Improvement

Benefits Of Playing Scrabble For Self-Improvement

Playing Scrabble with friends, family or other players can provide a number of social and mental health benefits, even at the same time. In this …

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Scrabble Tile Values And Letter Distribution

Scrabble Tile Values And Letter Distribution

Originally, the creator of the Scrabble board game decided on letter counts and their values by performing a letter frequency analysis on the New York …

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Scrabble History

History of Scrabble – Early Years To The Present Day

One of the most popular word games of all time, Scrabble has established itself as a cultural phenomenon that is loved by players of all …

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