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Kobo Makes Summertime Reading Easy

kobo [1]Kobo [1], has announced special offers on its world-class eReading devices and a series of great book recommendations to kick off the summer season. Whether lounging by the pool, hanging out at the cottage, or embarking on a road trip, Kobo has the best devices and eBooks to suit any Reader’s taste. Popular eBooks this summer include The Son [2] by Philipp Meyer, A Dance With Dragons [3] by George R.R. Martin, and Stephen King’s Under the Dome [4], which has been adapted for television in a series of the same name.

From July 5-11, and July 19-25, Canadians can take advantage of a sizzling summer offer (In-store and online availability varies by retailer – please check local retailer for details. Offer available while supplies last.) on the Kobo Arc tablet [5], with savings of $50 on the 16GB, $75 on the 32GB, and $100 on the 64GB models. The offer is available exclusively at top Canadian retailers including: Chapters-Indigo-Coles [6], Best Buy [7], Future Shop [8], Staples [9], Target [10] (in-store only), The Source [11] (online only), and Walmart [12] (online only), as well as Kobo.com [13]. For those who prefer a dedicated eReading experience, the company’s award-winning E Ink eReader are perfect with their no-glare screens for reading in the sun. The Kobo Mini [14] is available for $39.99 and the Kobo Touch [15] for $69.99 now until July 18.

“We buy books all year long, but summer is when we have time to read them,” said Michael Tamblyn, Chief Content Officer, Kobo. “Kobo Readers logged more than 11.9 million hours reading in the summer months last year and it’s easy to see why. Summer is when all of the benefits of eReading – instant access, low prices, incredible selection and devices or apps that go anywhere – become most compelling, whether you’re a kid with a free afternoon or a grownup enjoying the first day of vacation.”

Kobo’s recommended reads this summer are break-out thrillers like Dan Brown’s Inferno [16], The 9th Girl [17] by Tami Hoag, or The Heist [18] by Janet Evanovich and Goldberg Lee. For kids who like spooky stories, consider Doll Bones [19] by Holly Black or The Dark by Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen. Have a friend who recently graduated? Kelly Williams Brown’s latest book Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps [20] is sure to keep them motivated, while this summer’s best beach reads include Island Girls [21] by Nancy Thayer, Dorothea Benton Frank’s The Last Original Wife [22], or The Way You Look Tonight: The Sullivans [23] by Bella Andre. And if you’re not able to get away this summer, take a mental vacation with books like Graeme Simsion’s The Rosie Project [24], Crazy Rich Asians [25] by Kevin Kwan, or Carl Hiaasen’s Bad Monkey [26].