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Our first ever colour eReaders are here and your eBooks will never be the same! 💛💚🩵🩷 Know more 👉 Need help? 💬 @KoboHelp

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Kobo

30 days

Experience a colourful reading world with Kobo’s first-ever colour eReaders - Kobo Libra Colour & Kobo Clara Colour!! It's everything you love about print, with all the benefits of digital. Pre-order yours here: #BringBooksToLife #KoboColour 💛💚🩵🩷

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Kobo

6 years

Had a great time with @Warriors and @RakutenArena celebrating Moms in the Bay Area. We appreciate everything they do to support education in their community! #MVPMom #WarriorsRakuten

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2 years

Spare this a glance 👀 : Prince Harry's raw, unflinching book SPARE is coming to Kobo on January 10, 2023. 👑 Pre-order it here:

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7 years

What's a day in the life of a Romance author? Find the answer on our blog. #RT17 #WednesdayWisdom

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Kobo

3 years

@zoey277 @wwxwashere Hi Zoey, thanks for reaching out! After reviewing, the content has now been pulled and the account has been closed. (The book may still show up online but should reflect this action shortly.) We appreciate you taking the time to let us know!

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6 years

We're helping @warriors , @Money23Green , and @1jordanbell celebrate Bay Area Moms and their kids today! Follow our Instagram stories for more #MVPMom #WarriorsRakuten

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Kobo

3 years

BIG NEWS! 🙌 Introducing Kobo Sage & Kobo Libra 2 - our LATEST dynamic duo that lets you read AND LISTEN to all the eBooks AND Kobo Audiobooks you want! Available October 19. Pre-order yours NOW at: Kobo Sage: Kobo Libra 2:

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3 years

For those who just *need* the scent of paper to dive into a good story, we're here for you too. 💕 #KoboMakesScents #ComingSoon #thekobolife

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4 years

“I love books... They are light enough to carry, yet so heavy with worlds and ideas. I love the sound of the pages flicking against my fingers. Print against fingerprints. Books make people quiet, yet they are so loud.” – @Nnedi Okorafor

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Kobo

6 years

Drumroll please 🥁 Say hello to the Kobo Forma: our thinnest, most durable, most comfortable eReader. Landscape or portrait orientation, durable screen, page-turn buttons, and more:

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8 years

Who would have thought that a book abt depression could be so darn funny? @thebloggess :

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8 years

Fun fact: Outlander author @Writer_DG has a Ph.D. & used to script “Scrooge McDuck” comics:

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11 years

We're one hour away from our chat with @PattieMallette hosted with @PTPA . Send in your questions with #nowherebutup ! We start at 8!

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6 years

“We’re very excited to come to the U.S. and bring eBooks and audiobooks to @Walmart , and take advantage of the scale that a market leader and a leading bookseller like Walmart can provide." - @mtamblyn

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6 years

Walmart and Rakuten partner on grocery delivery in Japan, Kobo e-books and audiobooks in U․S. by @sarahintampa

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4 years

Jesse Thistle ( @michifman ) won the 2020 #KoboEWP for Nonfiction! Author judge @CaulfieldTim said of #FromTheAshes ( @SimonSchusterCA ) “It feels like an instant Canadian classic.” Congratulations!

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Kobo

4 years

Here's something to get you excited for Christmas extra early this year 🎁🤫: a new holiday story is coming from award-winning romance author @TaliaHibbert and Kobo Originals! Tap that ❤️ below if you can't wait. 😉 #ComingSoon

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1 year

Think BIG 🧠 Introducing Kobo Elipsa 2E, a refined take on our noteworthy reading experience, now made with ocean-bound and recycled plastics… Pre-order at ⁠ ⁠ 🏃‍♀️ SPEED ✏️ All-new Kobo Stylus 2 🔋 Longer battery life 🛌 ComfortLight PRO⁠ 🔌 USB-C⁠

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Kobo

3 years

Ever felt like you have nothing to read? There's an app for that. 🤓 We spoke to the founder of @thestorygraph , Nadia Odunayo ( @nodunayo ), about what she's been reading lately as the CEO of a reading startup:

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3 years

Like this tweet if you're halfway through a book at the moment. Reply if you've finished one recently - how did you like it? 😀📖

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1 year

Re-reading books, yes or no? 🤗

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5 years

Yes, Instagram and Facebook are down. What you can do instead: finish a book, start a new book, write a book 😉

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Kobo

6 years

We're thrilled to announce the official launch of @Walmart eBooks by Rakuten Kobo — a new service offering eBooks, audiobooks and eReaders to Walmart customers in-store and online throughout the U.S. 🇺🇸

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Kobo

5 years

. @sarahlevy_ plays Twyla Sands, from the Emmy-nominated TV show @SchittsCreek . What was it like growing up in a showbiz family? What are some of her favourite funny books?

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Kobo

7 years

18 Posts That'll Be Hilarious To Book Nerds because you deserve to laugh today. via @BuzzFeedBooks

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Kobo

3 years

YA fans (secret or otherwise) will need no introduction to @VictoriaAveyard , bestselling author of the Red Queen series! 👑 We had the chance to chat with her about her newest novel, Realm Breaker, and her favourite fantasy reads:

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Kobo

5 years

Ta-da ✨ We’ve struck the perfect balance with the new Kobo Libra H2O. It’s the fully customizable reading experience you need, with the modern design you want. Learn more:

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Kobo

7 years

The Circle, starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, premieres in Canada on April 28! Want to win tickets to an advance screening, comment below!

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3 years

Meet Kobo Elipsa - the newest addition to our eReader family that combines your books, notebooks, and bookstore in one place. How's that for some #noteworthyreading ? ☀️ ⁠ Available June 24. Pre-order yours now for just $399 USD / $499 CAD at

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Kobo

7 years

And we have A LOT of friends ;)

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The LATEST from the #KoboBlog : Introducing: Kobo Colour eReaders

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Introducing: Kobo Colour eReaders

Go beyond the black and white and experience a colourful reading world with the all-new Kobo Clara Colour and Kobo Libra Colour eReaders

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Kobo

9 years

. @robyndoolittle takes the #KoboEmergingWriter prize for Non-Fiction with #CrazyTown ! http://t.co/XTMCHfybv9 http://t.co/3kPDctvZkn

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Kobo

7 years

What book have you read over and over again?😄📚 #WednesdayWisdom

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2 years

Drop a heart below if reading has made your life better. ❤️❤️❤️

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Kobo

7 years

Merry Christmas from your friends at Kobo! We hope you have a wonderful day, surrounded by loved ones, great food & maybe even a book or two

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Kobo

2 years

Be honest: how many unread books do you have on your Kobo right now? 🤓

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4 years

"There is something about setting crime and mystery books on the margins, on the edges, because that's where the sort of characters I enjoy writing about are." - @AnnCleeves

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Ann Cleeves on the Kobo in Conversation podcast

We interviewed British crime novelist Ann Cleeves about the Shetland Islands, Northumberland, and why she loves reading crime fiction in translation.

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Kobo

4 years

“Harry―yer a wizard.” Listen to the first Harry Potter audiobook, free for a limited time ⚡ #HarryPotterAtHome @wizardingworld

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Listen to #HarryPotterAtHome and Escape to Hogwarts with the first…

We've partnered with J.K Rowling, Pottermore Publishing and the Wizarding World to offer you #HarryPotterAtHome, with a free temporary audiobook download.

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Kobo

3 years

Armchair sleuths and romance lovers, unite! ✨ Murder Most Actual is our newest #KoboOriginals title from Alexis Hall ( @quicunquevult ) — a cozy, indie pageturner where true crime meets true love! 💖🔎 The best part? It's available today!

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Kobo

9 years

Who's your literary alter ego? Take our interactive video quiz to find out! http://t.co/J1MFg2Xxra #ReadMore http://t.co/JepOhrqtjv

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Kobo

4 years

This December we turned ten 🎉 and over the next eight days we'll be sharing Kobo's bestselling English-language books of the decade. But before we begin, we want to say thank you. Thank you for welcoming us into your reading lives.

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5 years

Starfield Library is located in the largest underground shopping centre in Asia. With over 50,000 titles, the library includes books, magazines, and iPads for digital reading. Off to Seoul we go 🇰🇷✈️ #thekobolife (📷 @kaetch )

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Kobo

1 year

What's your first read of the year? 🤩 📷 readwithracheal via IG

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Kobo

4 years

Black voices matter. Black stories matter. Black lives matter. For the anti-racism reading list: For the Kobo homepage:

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7 years

What word do you think @JodiEllenMalpas uses to describe romance writing? #RT17 #authorconfession

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Kobo

1 year

Do you like reading with background noise or silence? 📖

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1 year

Happy 2023, one and all! 🎉 Here's to good health, good cheer and of course, all the good books your heart could desire this year. ❤️

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5 years

Get a little bit closer to @teganandsara 🎶 Their memoir HIGH SCHOOL is out next week and they have a special message for Kobo listeners:

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Kobo

3 years

"We wanted to celebrate Black love... and thus this beautiful project was born." ❣️ Here's what YA authors @NicolaYoon , Dhonielle Clayton ( @brownbookworm ), Tiffany D. Jackson ( @WriteinBK ), Nic Stone, @angiecthomas & @AshWrites had to say about #Blackout :

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Blackout shines light on Black teen love

We asked Nicola Yoon, Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Ashley Woodfolk about their collaboration on the novel Blackout.

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Kobo

6 years

Find out why @TahmohPenikett will be passionately defending @omarelakkad 's American War. Watch more here: #MyCanadaReads

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9 years

RT if you agree! #ReadMore http://t.co/FefOSdefWx

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Kobo

3 years

"Being an avid reader, I love carrying my Kobo everywhere with me. It's like carrying around a library of books that I love and want to read in my bag!" — a happy Kobo customer 😊 Who can relate? 👋

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4 years

Dream big 😂 📚 #thekobolife

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8 years

What's bringing you happiness this weekend?

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5 years

We spoke with @annefrances - who plays Alexis Rose on @SchittsCreek - about book clubs, "Ew, David!", and the show's final season.

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Annie Murphy of Schitt's Creek: playful personality that’s a little…

We spoke with Annie Murphy - who plays Alexis Rose on the hit sitcom Schitt’s Creek - about books, book clubs, “Ew, David!”, and the show's final season.

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Kobo

3 years

We're stoked for our latest #KoboOriginal by Alexis Hall ( @quicunquevult ), "Murder Most Actual" — a cozy mystery meets true crime AND true love! 🔍💞 Can Liza and her wife Hanna rekindle their marriage AND discover a killer all at once? Find out Nov 9:

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Kobo

3 years

Congrats to all the writers who were shortlisted for the #EmergingWriterPrize for Nonfiction! 🙌 We're thrilled to have @KamalAlSolaylee judging works from @RachelMatlow , @Ethan_Lou , @eternitymartis , @Justin_Ling , @DesmondCole , and Rick Westhead:

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Kobo

7 years

If you ask us, reading is one of the best ways to spend your time on vacation.😉 #TravelTuesday

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2 years

Could we just get lost in here, please? 😍 📚 📍 The Long Room, The Library of Trinity College Dublin

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Kobo

4 years

Read together with your @sesamestreet friends, for free. We have dozens of stories for the kids to enjoy:

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Kobo

4 years

Read this thread 👇

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1/ At @Kobo we are doing our part to help you #stayhomeandread -> our teams have been working around the clock to assemble free and discounted ebooks, audiobooks & great reads for kids. Read on to see what we are doing in the various countries impacted by #COVID19 ...

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6 years

@shakira gave a special performance for #RakutenOptimism2018 attendees and it was amazing!

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6 years

Last year @stephenstohn told us his top Canadian literary picks, and now his memoir "Whatever It Takes" is out! It goes behind the scenes of Canadian staples like @Degrassi , @TheJUNOAwards , and more

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Stephen Stohn: Books That Mean Canada To Me

Holling A charming illustrated children’s book which tells the adventures of a carved wooden boat, which traverses the Great Lakes, and in the process reflects the indomitable Canadian spirit: if you...

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5 years

When the book is just too good to put down #thekobolife

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4 years

"My Kobo has changed my life! You can literally take this magical piece of technology everywhere - you wouldn't believe you have a stack of books hidden in there." — someone who recently discovered the joys of eReading 😍 📷 _.bythezea._ via Instagram

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6 years

Last week we were in San Francisco for #RakutenOptimism2018 . We had a great time listening to A-list speakers, learning about digital trends, and watching @Shakira . Can't wait for next year's conference, @RakutenToday !

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4 years

"We are fortunate that we can give our staff the choice to work remote for the rest of the year." A thread from our CEO👇

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Michael Tamblyn

4 years

Update: @kobo is giving staff the option of staying remote/WFH for the rest of 2020 in our Toronto, Dublin, Darmstadt & Taipei offices. Back in March, making the call to go remote for *2 weeks* seemed momentous. Now, extending 7 months seems bizarrely normal. 1/

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4 years

"I used the title to make it clear from the very beginning - this isn't just about me, it's about us. This book is not a vacation from your identity." @theferocity

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Saeed Jones on the Kobo in Conversation podcast

Recorded in front of a live audience, poet and Buzzfeed culture editor Saeed Jones discusses his memoir How We Fight for Our Lives with maxine bailey.

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9 years

#MondayMotivation - every great book has the potential to change your life. #ReadMore http://t.co/cUVUzRM7ZZ

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6 years

Perfect way to end #RakutenOptimism2018 . Dancing along to @shakira . Her hips don’t lie 💃

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2 years

♻️ IT’S HERE ♻️ Fully waterproof? ✔️ USB-C? ✔️ Our new, more eco-conscious #KoboClara2E is now available for purchase in-store and online! 👇

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4 years

No place we'd rather be on a weekend than in a cozy window reading nook with a book! What is everyone reading at the moment?

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6 years

We spoke to the Canada Reads authors and panellists this morning at CBC. See more behind-the-scenes on our Instagram story 😊 #MyCanadaReads

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Kobo

30 days

They're here!! 🤭 Introducing our first ever colour eReaders – Kobo Libra Colour & Kobo Clara Colour. 🤩 Indulge in a glare-free, full-colour eReading experience: #BringBooksToLife #KoboColour #ClaraColour #LibraColour 💛 💚 🩵

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1 year

Season's readings to you and yours! 🎄🎁 Wishing you all a cozy bookish holiday ❤️ 📸 she.gets.lit.erary via IG

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5 years

Instagram is down. Instead of refreshing the app over and over again, do this instead: - start reading a new book - finish reading your current book - prep for #NaNoWriMo2019 😉

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8 years

Truth. #LoveReading

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4 years

Where in the world is this library? 🌍 We'll give you a hint: the city itself has been the set of many famous movies including "The Book Thief" and "Grand Budapest Hotel" #thekobolife (📷 @bokehm0n ⁠)

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7 years

Have you heard the news? Kobo has launched the ultimate free app including new audiobooks and ebooks.👂🎧📚

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3 years

"I am loving my Kobo, I've read as much in 2 weeks as I have in 10 years!" — our favourite kind of review! 😻

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5 years

"If a book is well written, I always find it too short." - Jane Austen

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5 years

"I have over 1,000 books on my Kobo and everytime I go on vacation, I buy a few more...my TBR list just keeps growing." - From the bottom of our hearts, we apologize for your growing TBR lists (...not 😜)

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8 years

Introducing Kobo Aura ONE: an eReader unlike any other: #OpenUpKobo

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8 years

Fantastic writerly advice from @jk_rowling “I had nothing to lose and sometimes that makes you brave enough to try.”

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3 years

True or false? ❣️

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8 years

Hands up! #Bookworm

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4 years

“Wherever I am, if I've got a book with me, I have a place I can go and be happy." - J.K. Rowling. Happy #WorldBookDay to our friends in the UK and Ireland!

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4 years

"We read in bed because reading is halfway between life and dreaming, our own consciousness in someone else's mind." —Anne Quindlen

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6 years

We'd also like to congratulate @omarelakkad 's American War for being Kobo's favourite read! Our readers chose by sharing on social media, and through their reviews, ratings and reading activity #MyCanadaReads , cc: @TahmohPenikett

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2 years

True or false? 🤔

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7 years

Advantages of an #eReader : you don't need to rent a moving van every time you go on a book buying spree.

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3 years

A big round of applause to @EternityMartis , whose memoir, "They Said This Would Be Fun", has won our Emerging Writer Prize for Nonfiction! 👏 Rediscover our conversation from the #KoboInConversation podcast:

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4 years

"My favourite thing about having an eReader is being able to carry an entire library in my purse!" —a happy Kobo customer review 📚📚📚 How did you get started with eReading? 📷 jesscanread.png via Instagram

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7 years

Truth.

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5 years

"At this rate my TBR is so long I don’t think I’ll ever finish it." - we can relate 🙋‍♀️ #thekobolife

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5 years

Where in the world is this library? 🌍 We'll give you a few hints: we have an office there, Oscar Wilde was born there, and the musical drama Once was filmed there #TravelTuesday

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1 year

Weekend plans that look a little bit like this 💗 Stay reading, stay hydrated! 📖

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7 years

Happy #WorldAnimalDay from the Kobo offices!😁

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4 years

Did you know: The Lello bookstore in Portugal is rumoured to have been the inspiration behind Hogwarts (from the Harry Potter series)? It's one of the oldest bookstores in the world and receives thousands of visitors a day (📷 @diografic )⁠

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8 years

#DumbWaysIHurtMyself - dropping my eReader on my face when i read in bed :( #booknerd

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5 years

"I have 50 books, all on my Kobo, and it makes it so easy to carry them with me when I'm running errands or heading to work." 👌 We agree. (📷 @marissaeggnkmp )

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