Kobo Extends Digital Reading Services through Introducing Kobo Plus Subscription
📚 Kobo's Digital Reading Services Expand Globally
In a grand attempt to amplify its digital reading offerings, Kobo, the renowned e-reading platform, has recently broadened its Kobo Plus service to new territories. This expansion is music to the ears of book enthusiasts across these regions, who can now enjoy a vast collection of ebooks and audiobooks for a modest monthly fee.
Setting Sail in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Kicking off the expansion wave, Kobo announced on February 22, that it would be offering Kobo Plus in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Subscribers can indulge in an extensive library of over 1.5 million ebooks and 150,000 audiobooks, with their favorite titles available in traditional Chinese and a myriad of foreign languages, including English.
Additionally, Rakuten Kobo announced that its self-publishing platform, Kobo Writing Life (KWL), will be moving into Taiwan and Hong Kong later this year.
Venturing into New Horizons: Ireland and South Africa
On March 5, Kobo made waves again, making Kobo Plus available in Ireland and South Africa.
A Few More Insights:
- Kobo Writing LifeAuthors can opt to include their books in Kobo Plus via the Rights and Distribution tab in the KWL Dashboard. This allows them to pick countries or territories of their preference.
- Authors and small publishers can distribute their ebooks and audiobooks directly through Kobo Writing Life, with the freedom to set their own pricing, promotions, and distribution. They can also expand their titles' availability to libraries via OverDrive.
- There's no exclusivity required to capitalize on this opportunity.
A Wider Reach for Your Words
Authors and publishers who distribute their books via our platform and choose Kobo Plus as one of their preferred distribution channels won't need to take any extra steps to reach new audiences in these territories. Their books will automatically be sent to these new regions, opening up to a wider audience without needing additional effort. Our website extends beyond Kobo, providing distribution to various retailers and libraries, potentially leading to an even larger reader base for authors and publishers.
💡 Good to Know:As per the latest information available, Kobo Plus has been successfully launched in Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as in the United States and Europe. However, details about its launch in Ireland and South Africa are scarce, and additional sources or updates from Rakuten Kobo would be necessary for a more comprehensive understanding.
- The expansion of Kobo's digital reading services now includes Taiwan and Hong Kong, allowing subscribers access to a vast collection of ebooks and audiobooks in traditional Chinese and multiple foreign languages, including English.
- With Kobo Plus now available in Ireland and South Africa, authors and publishers who distribute their books via Kobo can potentially reach a wider audience, as their books will automatically be sent to these new regions without the need for additional effort.
