Moving In and Out of Reading: Teens Talking About Books, Digital Games, Social Media and Fanfiction

This article examines teens’ recreational reading activities as they move between books and digital media. It uses the model of connected reading to understand connections between teen reading practices and digital pastimes. Using focus group data, we draw on participants’ experiences with books, fan texts, video games, and social media and video content to explore recreational reading alongside engagement with digital media. The article suggests that rather than digital practices being in opposition to reading, they are integral and enhance reading for pleasure.