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About Kobo eBooks

Introducing Kobo, our new eReading Partner

We’ve partnered with Kobo to bring you the best in eReading - eBooks, eReaders and eReading accessories. Just like us, Kobo is passionate about books. Find out why:

Three million eBook titles available

Kobo has a world-class eReading catalog with over 3 million eBook titles including best sellers, classics, hidden gems, and other recommendations. When you create an account with Kobo through Bookshop Santa Cruz, you can shop for books just like you would in our store.

Compatible with tablets, eReaders, computers and phones

Kobo eBooks are compatible with Kobo eReaders along with other eReading devices such as the Nook, Sony eReader and others (unfortunately we cannot sell Kobo eBooks for Kindle devices except the Kindle Fire - Amazon locks you in to buying only from them). Kobo eBooks can also be read on all iDevices including iPads, iPhones and iTouch, as well as all Android-based devices including the Kindle Fire and Google Tablet. Kobo eBooks can also be read on phones and computers.

Kobo Free eReading Apps

Kobo is all about being open so you can read however you want. Once you download the free Kobo app to your smartphone, computer, or tablet, your eBooks, PDFs, ePubs, and even your bookmarks, are in sync – start on one device and pick up on another and never lose your place.

Great customer service

The Kobo experience is flexible, easy, and enjoyable. Got questions? Kobo offers first-rate Reader support from 8:00 a.m. to midnight (ET) every day. Just call (855) 202-4098. Bookshop staff are also always available to help; e-mail bookshopweb@gmail.com , call us at (831) 423-0900, or come into the store and ask for Andrea, Louise, or Nici.

Kobo eReaders

Kobo Aura eReaders and Kobo Arc tablets are now available for sale at Bookshop Santa Cruz. These devices offer everything you already love about reading, like a no-glare e-Ink screen that displays like print on paper. But with a Kobo eReader, you get way more convenience like storage, adjustable font size, and the ease and accessibility of downloading over built-in WiFi. Once you’ve set up a Kobo account through our link, you are supporting our store with each Kobo eBook you purchase. Read more about Kobo eReaders or come check out our display units in the store.

10 million book lovers around the world have embraced Kobo eReading. You can join them and support your local bookstore at the same time. Set up your Kobo account through us so that when you can support Bookshop Santa Cruz with your eBook purchases.

Have questions? Check out our Kobo FAQ to see if we've already answered them. Prefer to email us? Send your questions to bookshopweb@gmail.com. You can also call us at (831) 423-0900 or come into the store and ask for Andrea, Louise, or Nici.