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Does your pen have pinache? Calling all young authors for the Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize

At Kobo everything we do is for Readers, so it’s only natural that we want to find great books and the people that write them. That's why today we’re happy to share that we’re supporting the second annual Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize. The contest is designed...

From dumpster diving to abandonment, Author Jeannette Walls knows what survival means

Jeannette Walls is back to capture Readers with an intense summer page-turner. Many readers know Jeannette Walls for her 2005 book, The Glass Castle that remained on the New York Times Best-Seller list for more than 100 weeks and which Time Magazine dubbed “Extraordinary.” Jeannette’s journey to becoming...

Kobo Dads get personal with their Father’s Day book suggestions

Families around the world are getting ready to honour fathers this weekend, and we have great book recommendations from Kobo’s very own Dads. Reading plays an important part in both their work and family lives, and they tell us a bit about why. Here are books that have...

Think Bigger

“Think Bigger” is something I often say to our team at Kobo. It’s been one of the keys to our success. When we started a little over three years ago, it was this very idea that accelerated our growth. As a start-up in Canada, we knew that the...

It’s not easy to stand out...but there is a solution

Forbes.com blogger Jessica Hagy first caught our attention with the hit article “How to Be Interesting,” which attracted millions of Readers to answer the question. Hagy has since expanded her expertise into a full-length book, How to Be Interesting – (In 10 Simple Steps). How to Be Interesting...

Kobo Devices Take Top Honours in the Dutch and Australian Markets!

At Kobo we live and breathe to create the best possible experience for passionate Readers every day. Nothing makes us happier than when our commitment is recognized with awards for the superior design and functionality of the Kobo devices embraced by readers around the world. Check out the...

KOBO SHARES MARKET OUTLOOK, COMPANY STRATEGY AND GLOBAL PERFORMANCE

Today Kobo's CEO, Mike Serbinis, shared an overview of the company's corporate strategy, international growth, future plans for expansion, as well as the Reader-focused devices, content, and services it provides to people who love books. On the call Mike described how tablets encourage a large segment of consumers...

Italians are Passionate….about eReading!

It’s been a great two days so far at the Turin Book Fair and the Kobo Live Team has welcomed thousands of Italian booklovers into our booth. Since our launch in Italy last year, Kobo has had an overwhelming response to our award-winning eReaders, extensive catalogue and localized...

Behind the Descent

We hope you enjoyed The Descent! This was our first foray into experiential gaming and we would love your feedback. Please share your comments below, including any insight or thoughts from your overall journey as well as the things you loved and the ones that we can improve...

Congratulations to The Descent Winners

Congratulations to the winners of Kobo's The Descent experiential game. Logan from Calgary, Alberta was the first to successfully complete the game which involved a keen sense of discovery, attention to detail, and curious nature with every page turn of the eBook trilogy from author J.F. Penn...

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