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Now in its 10th year, the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize showcases Canadian debut authors, with the chance to win $10,000 CAD per category, plus marketing support for the three winning booksToronto, ON – March 8, 2024 – Rakuten Kobo, the global eBook and audiobook retailer, today announced...

Irish and South African readers can now fit books into more parts of their day with read and listen subscription options for a low monthly feeTORONTO – March 8, 2024 – Leading digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo announces the launch of Kobo Plus in Ireland and...

Readers in Taiwan and Hong Kong can now fit books into more parts of their day with read and listen subscription options for a low monthly feeTORONTO – February 22, 2024 – Leading digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo announces the Taiwan and Hong Kong launches of...

Celebrity memoirs, epic fantasies, and page-to-screen adaptations: 2023 saw Canadians escaping into worlds far beyond their own TORONTO – November 21, 2023 – Rakuten Kobo proudly shares the 2023 Kobo Book Report, exploring the most notable trends and reading habits of Canadian readers this year. Canadians hit digital...

Dutch, Belgian and French fans will now have access to all Harry Potter books and other stories from the Wizarding World™ through their Kobo Plus subscription TORONTO – November 8, 2023 – Rakuten Kobo reaches an agreement with Pottermore Publishing to bring all Harry Potter books and other...

Scandinavian readers can now fit books into more parts of their day with read and listen subscription options for a low monthly feeTORONTO – November 7, 2023 – Leading digital reading retailer and publisher Rakuten Kobo announces the Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland launches of Kobo Plus, the...

The ergonomically designed eReaders feature best-in-class technology & innovation for an enriching digital reading experience.Readers will be able to access millions of eBooks and audiobooks through the extensive Kobo Library National, November 1, 2023: Rakuten Kobo today announced the joint launch of Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Libra ...

Australians can now fit books into more parts of the day with subscription options to suit every type of readerSYDNEY – 17 August 2023 – Rakuten Kobo has expanded its Kobo Plus subscription service in Australia, now offering unlimited access to Kobo Audiobooks in the catalogue for a...

Rakuten Kobo announces the winners of their ninth annual Emerging Writer Prize adding three new Canadian authors to its growing list of celebrated writers.

18 of Canada’s most compelling debut books have been selected in three genres: Nonfiction, Literary Fiction and Speculative FictionAPRIL 17, 2023 - Rakuten Kobo, in search of the best books written by debut Canadian authors, today announced the shortlist for its ninth annual Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. The...