Articles from Rakuten Kobo

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, announced today a major expansion of its industry-leading library borrowing experience, answering the call from readers who want more ways to access the books they love. With the new partnership with OCLC’s CloudLibrary, Kobo is making it easier for readers to connect their favourite library catalogues to their eReaders, ensuring that no matter where you borrow your eBooks, they are ready and waiting on your device.

TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, today released its annual Kobo Book Report, offering a deep dive into the reading habits, obsessions and evolving tastes of millions of readers worldwide. From the ice rinks of the Off Campus series to the epic shores of Ithaca, 2026 was a year defined by hugely popular book-to-screen adaptations, the comfort of cozy mysteries, and the sharp edge of dark romance.

TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rakuten Kobo, a global leader in digital reading, announces a major retail expansion, with its award-winning line of eReaders now available in over 500 Best Buy retail locations across the United States.

Coming in June, Kobo users can track their reading progress easier than ever with automatic StoryGraph sync