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May 27, 2026 - Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, officially launches Kobo Plus in Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Philippines, Poland, and Romania. The all you can read and listen subscription service offers readers unlimited access to a vast catalogue of eBooks and audiobooks, ranging from...

Coming in June, Kobo users can track their reading progress easier than ever with automatic StoryGraph sync TORONTO, ON – May 19, 2026 – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, and StoryGraph, the community-driven platform for book lovers, announce a seamless reading integration coming in June...

18 Canadian debut books to watch in Nonfiction, Speculative Fiction, and Literary Fiction TORONTO – Rakuten Kobo today announced the shortlist for its 12th annual Kobo Emerging Writer Prize, featuring 18 Canadian debut authors in three categories: Nonfiction, Literary Fiction, and this year’s rotating Genre Fiction category, Speculative...

The prize shines a spotlight on Canadian debut authors, with the chance to win $20,000 CAD per category: Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, and Speculative Fiction TORONTO, ON – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today announced the opening of submissions for its 12th annual Rakuten Kobo Emerging...

TORONTO, ON – January 20, 2026 – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, unveils the top reading trends of 2025 based on the reading habits of millions of users around the world. In 2025, readers turned the page on reality, escaping into fantastical realms (so many...

Now available online and in-storesTORONTO, ON – December 2, 2025 – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today officially launches Kobo Remote. Expertly designed for Kobo eReaders, Kobo Remote is a must-have accessory for cozy readers everywhere and ideal holiday gift for blanket-bound Kobo readers, offering...

Available online and in-stores on December 2, 2025TORONTO, ON – October 20, 2025 – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today introduces Kobo Remote, the ergonomically designed page turner that will be available for purchase on December 2, 2025. With long-lasting battery and intuitive design, Kobo...

Fan favourite eReader, Kobo Clara Colour, now available in white TORONTO, ON – September 9, 2025 – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, proudly announces a new addition to its top-rated eReader line up: Kobo Clara Colour now in eye-catching white. Equipped with the same beloved...

Starting today, reading web articles on Kobo eReaders has never been easier – save, sync and enjoyTORONTO, ON – August 28, 2025 – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, has officially launched its friction-free integration with Instapaper, the market leader for saving articles to read later...

TORONTO, ON – July 21, 2025 – Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in eReading, today announced that it is developing a new integration with Instapaper, the popular "read it later" service. The integration will provide Kobo readers with a seamless way to save and enjoy web articles directly...