Frenchies:
Your comment just said it all.
Brit: Because there's more media.

Now we have TV Shows, Movies, and the Internet.

Most people would probably prefer movies over books, And here is why!
T.V shows, electronics and pc gaming ,partying, hanging out at malls, eating junk food and trying to hit on the gurls lol are far more interesting activities for this society’s youth, than
Sitting down and enjoying a good book. It’s just doesn't seem as prevalent anymore, which is really quite sad.