More over-50s own e-readers than youngsters

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Thu, 17/02/2011 - 13:50 More people aged over 55 own e-readers than the younger generation, according to a new study on digital reading habits. Data released by research company OnePoll shows 6% of readers in the over-55 category–equivalent to 500,000 people–own a digital device to consume literature in comparison to just 5% of those aged 18–24. Another 18% of the over-55's surveyed said they plan to invest in an e-reader in the next 12 months. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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