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A few days ago I purchased a book from iBook. Today it only wants me to touch the screen instead of giving my password. I touch the screen and there is no response.
If you've set up the option to use Touch ID, then that is what it is referring to. It is asking you to place your finger on the home button so it can validate your fingerprint.