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From words to action: the #MeToo movement in books

The #MeToo movement took the world by storm in 2018. This list recommends books that will educate, spark discussion, and most importantly, inspire action.

Erin Kleinberg and Stacie Brockman: two invaluable sides of the same coin

"Follow The Reader" is our series featuring unconventional leaders and trailblazers. This month: the creative duo behind Métier Creative. Erin Kleinberg and Stacie Brockman go way back, and it shows. The duo, co-founders of the successful branding and advertising agency Métier Creative, first became close at COVETEUR, a...

Kobo in Conversation Podcast

How Mark Sakamoto traced his family's painful path to forgiveness

Mark Sakamoto, author of Forgiveness: A Gift from My Grandparents, spoke with us about how his family endured through a dark chapter in Canadian history.

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Audiobook recommendations to tackle the most common New Year's resolutions

Polls show that the most common New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier, exercise, save money, get more sleep, make new friends, and get organized. We could all use a little help achieving our goals in 2019, but we’re also pressed for time. Audiobooks can help you prepare...

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The best audiobooks of 2018

2018 was undoubtedly the year of the audiobook. The audiobook went from an eclectic art, consumed by book nerds, academics and athletes alike - to a mainstream media modality that everyone can listen to.Since audiobooks have grown so quickly in popularity this year, a complete comprehensive list would...

Kobo Staff Picks

The best books I read in 2018

Nathan Maharaj is Rakuten Kobo’s Senior Director of Merchandising and Content Sales, and (it goes without saying), an avid booklover. When one needs a new reading recommendation or wants to discuss the latest bestseller, Nathan is one of the people we turn to. After a whirlwind year of...

“The House with a Clock in its Walls” cast & crew favourite reads

A great story always stands the test of time, and Walmart eBooks by Rakuten Kobo recently sat down for an exclusive chat with The House with a Clock in its Walls movie’s director, Eli Roth (director: Cabin Fever, Hostel; actor: Inglourious Basterds, starring opposite Brad Pitt); Owen...

Kobo Products and Features

How-to listen to Kobo audiobooks in your car with CarPlay

Perfect for long drives, short trips, and the commute, CarPlay allows you to listen to the words of your favourite authors and audiobooks.

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12 audiobooks to bring joy to your holiday season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and also one of the busiest. Here are twelve audiobooks to keep your spirits high this holiday season.

Author Interviews

Meet the designer-novelists behind Horses Atelier

We sat down for an intimate conversation with authors Claudia Dey and Heidi Sopinka, the designers behind the Toronto-based clothing brand Horses Atelier.

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