Over the course of the last two years Kobo has orchestrated an e-book writing contest that is only available to indie authors. The Toronto company wants to put the spotlight on the Canadian writing scene and promote their titles all over the world. Today, Kobo has just announced the winners of their Emerging Writer contest. Winners of the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize The … [Read more...] about Here are the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Winners
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Kobo will tell you how long it will take to read an eBook
Kobo is developing a new system on their website that will estimate how long it would take to read an e-book, before you buy it. There is also plenty of other features being tested such as the total word count and keywords associated with that particular title. I honestly don't know how relevant the keyword system will be, since its based on the metadata of the book. The new … [Read more...] about Kobo will tell you how long it will take to read an eBook
Kobo Glo HD e-reader on sale for $99
Kobo is discounting their only high-definition e-reader to be released in 2015, the Kobo Glo HD. This device will be on sale this weekend for $99 and it is also eligible for free shipping for residents of Canada and the United States. The Kobo Glo HD features a six inch e-ink Carta screen with a resolution of 1448×1072 and 300 PPI. It has the same front-lit display as the … [Read more...] about Kobo Glo HD e-reader on sale for $99
Selling e-Books is a Losing Proposition for Indie Bookstores
Indie bookstores have enjoyed a resurgence in book sales over the course of the past year. According to the American Booksellers Association, the number of member independent bookstores has increased more than 20% since e-readers took the world by storm. There were 1,651 in 2009 and this figure jumped dramatically to 2,094 in 2014. These days, indie bookstores don't just sell … [Read more...] about Selling e-Books is a Losing Proposition for Indie Bookstores
Kobo Arc 10 HD Review
Kobo has finally released their new top of the line 10 inch tablet. In the past, the Canadian based company has always developed seven inch versions and the latest iteration is a bit of a departure. The large screen display really makes magazines and comic books really shine. It is a bit on the expensive side at $399, but the burning question is it a good … [Read more...] about Kobo Arc 10 HD Review
Kobo Celebrates Record Setting Year
Kobo is officially celebrating its third anniversary of its digital book and e-reader divisions. The company announced today that it has exceeded 2012 market forecasts, doubling device sales and attracting more than 4 million new customers within the last six months to bring its total to more than 12 million registered users. On the worldwide stage, Kobo now controls around 20% … [Read more...] about Kobo Celebrates Record Setting Year