Reading habits continue to attract the interest of researchers who are trying to assess causes for either decline of the interest in reading or encouragement means to raise the awareness of the importance of developing a reading habit. This study aims to identify the reading habits among the Lebanese residents in general and the educated populace in particular. A quantitative research approach is adopted, relying on a survey questionnaire administered to a sample of 3997 persons, selected conveniently based on their willingness to participate; they belong to different age categories and sexes. Results show that Lebanon has the lowest average reading time among all the countries considered. Findings show that Lebanese dedicate 0.75 hours of reading time. Lebanon is among the countries which are suffering from a decline in reading habits, where a Lebanese reads an average of 5 books per year. Results of this study may help add scope and direction to policy makers in the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, to universities and other teaching and learning institutions and the non-government organizations who are concerned in raising the populace interest in reading.