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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...

- 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...

New York, New York - April 11, 2018: On May 2nd, just in time for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Serial Box and Rakuten Kobo will release Royally Yours, a fiction serial inspired by the world’s most anticipated wedding. Serial Box created and produced...

- Subscription for only 9.99 euros per month, with a no-obligation free trial period of one month - Exclusive audiobooks by prestigious authors such as Michel Bussi, Frank Thilliez and Alice Zeniter Paris, April 5, 2018 – Kobo by Fnac is proud to announce the launch of its...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and TOKYO, Japan – Jan. 26, 2018 – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) president and CEO Doug McMillon and Rakuten, Inc. Chairman, president and CEO Hiroshi “Mickey” Mikitani met in Tokyo today to announce a new strategic alliance that leverages each company’s unique strengths and assets...