Rakuten Kobo Launches Kobo Plus in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru

April 23, 2025 - In celebration of World Book Day on April 23, Rakuten Kobo, the global leader in digital reading, announces the arrival of Kobo Plus in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Colombia. This is an innovative subscription service allows readers to enjoy unlimited access to millions of eBooks and hundreds of thousands of audiobooks for an affordable monthly fee.

Kobo Plus redefines the way book lovers access their favorite stories, with an extensive catalogue that includes everything from literary classics to the latest bestsellers and extensive genre titles. These include works by renowned authors such as Dahlia De la Cerda, Eduardo Galeano, Luis Villoro, Ivonne Toro, Yanko González Cangas, Nona Fernández, Brenda Navarro, Aura García-Junco, and Jorge Bucay. The catalogue also boasts notable titles ranging from Crime and Punishment, And Then There Were None, and I, Robot, to The World of Yesterday, The Fire Trilogy, and Emotional Intelligence.

“At Kobo, our mission is to improve readers' lives by giving them unlimited access to their favourite stories whenever and wherever they want. We're excited to expand this offering to Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Peru – giving more people the opportunity to enjoy digital reading without limits,” said Bart Robers, Senior Director of Audiobooks and Global Subscriptions for Rakuten Kobo.

With the launch of Kobo Plus, readers in each country can now choose from three flexible subscription options:

• Kobo Plus Read – Unlimited access to over 1.5 million eBooks for a monthly cost of: $140 MXN (MX), $6.99 USD (AR), $7,000 CLP (CL), $29,000 COP (CO), S/.25.90 PEN (PE)
• Kobo Plus Listen – Over 200,000 audiobooks available for a monthly cost of: $140 MXN (MX), $6.99 USD (AR), $7,000 CLP (CL), $29,000 COP (CO), S/.25.90 PEN (PE)
• Kobo Plus Read & Listen – The perfect combination for those who enjoy both experiences, for a monthly cost of only: $180 MXN (MX), $8.99 USD (AR), $9,000 CLP (CL), $39,000 COP (CO), S/.35.90 PEN (PE)

Kobo Plus stands out for its flexibility and diversity of content. Whether readers want to explore new genres, discover emerging authors, or revisit classics, the platform allows them to do so without restrictions. Additionally, the option to access excerpts of multiple books without obligation before committing to the full book makes literary exploration more exciting and accessible than ever.

Kobo Plus members can access the service through the Kobo Books app for iOS and Android, as well as on Kobo eReaders, ensuring a seamless and accessible experience on any device. With constant updates and new titles added every month, there's always something new to discover.

Kobo Plus represents an unprecedented opportunity for Mexican, Chilean, Argentinian, Colombian and Peruvian readers to access a universe of stories without worrying about the individual cost of each title. It's the perfect time to join this digital revolution and enjoy reading in a more flexible, accessible and enriching way.

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About Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is the world’s digital bookseller created by and for booklovers. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten Group, Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo’s millions of worldwide users can read anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With a mission to make reading lives better for all, Rakuten Kobo connects readers to stories using thoughtful and personalized curation of eBooks and audiobooks, and the best dedicated eReaders and apps for reading. With the singular focus of making reading lives the best they can be, Kobo’s open platform allows people to fit reading into more moments in their busy lives.

To learn more about Rakuten Kobo, visit www.kobo.com.

For KWL authors –

Kobo Writing Life authors can opt their books into Kobo Plus via the Rights and Distribution tab in their KWL Dashboard. For each book, there’s an option to choose all available territories or only specific countries. Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru will now be included in this list. Authors should note that there is no exclusivity required to take advantage of this opportunity for earning revenue from a new demographic of customer that, prior to Kobo Plus, wasn’t being served. For more detailed information, see Kobo Writing Life’s Terms of Service.

Through the new sales dashboard, authors and publishers can easily monitor data on the sales trends for their books sold in the Kobo store and also gain insights into the books read through Kobo Plus. The dashboard now includes options for tracking your data in these regions as a part of this launch. Remember – if your books are already opted into Kobo Plus in all current and future locations, no further action is necessary! Your titles will already be available in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

To learn more about Kobo Plus, check out these articles:

• What is Kobo Plus?
• Kobo Plus FAQ
• How does Kobo Plus pay?
• How do I add or remove my books from Kobo Plus?
• Where are my Kobo Plus sales reported?

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