Never owned a book?

[knitware]

A work colleague, upon my suggestion, has bought himself a reference book. He sent to me the link and I suggested that at £63 it was an expensive book. His replay came as a bit of a shock, he said he wouldn't know as it’s the first book he’s bought, he’s 27.

I asked about his childhood, comics anything. He said hes never owned a book or bought one all he reads is stuff online.

Is this the norm for a younger generation? My daughter, 3, has lots of books.