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Kobo in Conversation Podcast
Andreas Souvaliotis on doubling down on what makes us different
Social entrepreneur Andreas Souvaliotis joined us to discuss his life, lessons, and the books that shaped both him and his memoir Misfit.
Big Ideas in Books
Finding community through reading together
Book clubs are still among the best ways to form a community around the written word. Here are five incredible book clubs from across Canada.
Kobo in Conversation Podcast
How Karen M. McManus keeps readers engaged
Michael is joined by a special guest in this conversation with YA thriller novelist Karen M. McManus.
Big Ideas in Books
Foiling fake news: why the world needs reading
How can we learn to practice empathy, think critically, and build community, all in the name of keeping fake news from spreading? One answer: books.
Kobo Staff Picks
Kobo recommends: Women Talking by Miriam Toews
Women Talking by Miriam Toews is an integral addition to the conversation around women’s rights and community support.
Big Ideas in Books
Why a supportive community has been vital for my mental health
As someone who has suffered from anxiety and depression, I’ve learned that surrounding myself with people who are supportive is vital to my success.
Kobo in Conversation Podcast
Dr. Julia Shaw shines light on humanity's dark side
We sat down with Dr. Julia Shaw to discuss her latest book, Evil: The Science Behind Humanity’s Dark Side, as well as some of her favourite books.
Kobo in Conversation Podcast
After writing 19 books, Marc Levy is still as curious as ever
Marc Levy spoke with us about his most recent work book Une fille comme elle, the value of dreaming, and the importance of empathy and curiosity.
Kobo in Conversation Podcast
Novelist Sheena Kamal on betting on herself—and winning
Sheena Kamal, winner of the 2018 Kobo Emerging Writers Prize for Mystery spoke about how a struggle with screenwriting led to her writing her first book.
Recommended Reading
10 must read diverse sci-fi and fantasy books
Science fiction and fantasy novels offer us a glimpse of far-future and magical worlds. Here are ten diverse sci-fi and fantasy novels you should read.