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Hamilton to further build the brand globally alongside retail partners TORONTO, ON (January 29, 2019) – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today announced the appointment of Marianne Hamilton to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO Michael Tamblyn, Hamilton is responsible for the...

Mandate includes building Kobo Originals and exclusive content TORONTO, ON (January 30, 2019) – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today announced the appointment of Pieter Swinkels to the role of Chief Content Officer. Reporting to CEO Michael Tamblyn, Swinkels is responsible for the growth...

Award shines a spotlight on Canadian debut authors – monetary prize and marketing support awarded for books across three genres Toronto – January 22, 2018 – Rakuten Kobo, one of the world’s most innovative digital reading services, today announced it is now accepting submissions for its fifth...

TORONTO, Dec. 12th – With the last chapter of the year upon us, the annual Rakuten Kobo Book Report once again reveals insightful eReading trends from the past year and which stories enthralled booklovers most. 2018 stats about readers Canadians read on the road, with the busiest reading...

Welcome to Varkas, an expansive and (I hope) exciting new world of heroic fantasy. I hope you’ll continue to visit frequently as the points of entry continue to expand through new stories and art.Currently the collection includes two short stories (detailed below). In 2019, I will begin releasing...

- Ergonomic, ultra-lightweight, one-handed design allows for easy reading in portrait or landscape orientation - Page-turn buttons for tactile readers - New screen technology increases durability and drop-resistance Toronto, ON - October 2, 2018 - The future of reading takes shape starting today, as Rakuten Kobo announces...

Toronto, ON – August 21st, 2018 - Booklovers who borrow digital books from the library desire an easy way to acquire and access their favorite read. That desire has now become a reality for current Kobo eReader users. Today, Rakuten Kobo celebrates reading by adding one-touch public library...

The best debut Canadian books in Literary Fiction, Mystery, and Non-Fiction have been chosen Toronto, ON – June 19, 2018 – Canada boasts a long list of celebrated authors and today, Rakuten Kobo adds to this remarkable roster with the announcement of its 2018 Emerging Writer Prize recipients...

- Ultra lightweight, HD reading display and premium ComfortLight PRO with blue-light reducing technology for $129.99 USD - Pre-order starts today with June 5 in-store availability TORONTO, ON (May 29, 2018) - Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today announced Kobo Clara HD, its newest...

Canada’s hottest new books have been selected in three genres: Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction and Mystery. Toronto, ON – May 1st 2018 – Rakuten Kobo, in search for the best new books written by debut Canadian authors, today announced the shortlist for its fourth annual Emerging Writer Prize. The...