1799 T. McKenna 37 Every body knows the importance of newspapers in forming the mind of that numerous class in our country, who have not leisure or reading habits beyond the daily occurrences.
1832 July 179 The chief cause..of the depression of the drama may be traced to the more extended cultivation and reading habits of the public.
1906 6 315 There is the necessity of forming the reading habit at the reading age of fourth and fifth grade.
2001 Oct. (Best Books 2001 Suppl.) 7/1 As Children's Laureate what will you do to encourage the reading habit?