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Books like The Martian: stories of survival, science, and sarcastic anti-heroes

For fans of The Martian (either the movie or the book by Andy Weir), here are more stories of unlikely heroes finding the means to survive far from home.

Big Ideas in Books

Duly noted: do we learn better through handwriting or typing?

Studies of handwriting vs. typing as competing methods of notetaking have revealed significant differences in how each method impacts learning outcomes.

Kobo Staff Picks

The best books Kobo read in August 2024

From red hot romance to epic fantasy, Kobo staffers share the eBooks and audiobooks they loved in August.

New eBooks and Audiobooks

86 new books coming out August 29 – September 9, 2024

New books including Kate Atkinson paying homage to Agatha Christie, Jane Urquhart's winter nocturne, and a librarian's tireless fight against book bans.

Kobo in Conversation Podcast

Keziah Weir's literary influences are no mystery to her

Michael Tamblyn spoke with Keziah Weir, winner of the 2024 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize in the category of Mystery for her novel, The Mythmakers.

Kobo Products and Features

Kobo's summer 2024 update on new features and fixes

Sort and filter annotations in your mobile app, filter your search results to your preference, manage your book collections your way—and more.

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Books for Outlander fans who can't wait for more

For insatiable fans of Outlander, here are books full of time-travel and romance that will help pass the time until the next book—or season—drops.

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Emotional adventure memoirs for fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild

Dive into inspiring tales of adventure, self-discovery, and personal transformation like Cheryl Strayed's Wild.

Kobo in Conversation Podcast

Rainbow Rowell wants to write about "messy" characters

Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with novelist and Marvel Comics writer Rainbow Rowell, author of Eleanor & Park, Fangirl, and the new book Slow Dance.

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How to read Manga

Learn how to read manga with our tips on navigating character expressions, panel layouts, and more—it's the only guide a new (or would-be) manga fan needs.

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