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Kobo today announced the acquisition of digital publishing platform Aquafadas. The deal allows Kobo to bring digital editions of magazines, comics and academic publications to its 10 million users. The Aquafadas Digital Publishing System spans all aspects of digital publishing and allows publishers to make content available without any coding know-how. “This is a very…

Kobo has secured a deal to sell its recently revamped eReader range through 1,000 independents UK bookstores. The company has announced an agreement with the Booksellers Association of the UK & Ireland which will see 3,000 local bookstores, 1,000 of which are independents, sell its eReaders. Last month the firm struck a similar deal with…

Kobo has revamped its line-up of eBook readers, adding a lit screen mode and new mini version to the range. The new 6” front-lit, Kobo Glo allows book lovers to read day or night and includes a no-glarescreen that Kobo describe as “just like reading print on paper” and will be priced at £99.99. The…

Kobo has secured a deal to sell its eReaders through nearly 2,000 independent stores throughout the U.S. The Canadian-based retailer has struck a deal with the American Booksellers Association (ABA) to bring its eBook store and readers independent bookstores. The agreement replaces a similar deal between ABA members and Google Books. In a statement Kobo…

Kobo are offering UK readers the chance to save up for 70% on great fiction titles. Titles include P.D. James thriller Death Comes to Pemberley and Peter James’ Perfect People. The offer is open between August 11th – 17th and you’ll need to enter code GBAug11Save70 after clicking through to this page

Kobo is running a number of special promotions to help eBook fans stock up on their summer reading. First up is the chance to save 70% on 8 bestselling titles including the P.D. James title Death Comes to Pemberley and Peter James’ Perfect People. The offer is open between August 4th – 10th and you’ll…