What We Read in 2018: Recommendations from the Book Lovers at Kobo
The Entire Kobo Staff 2018 has been a fantastic year for books and publishing. At the beginning of the year, we posted a KWL Reading Challenge with the aim of diversifying our own reading, trying new...
View ArticleThe 2019 KWL Reading Challenge
By Joni Di Placido Hello bibliophiles! We’ve put together a challenge for anyone looking to embark on a reading adventure and explore new genres and authors in 2019! There are some great...
View ArticleKobo’s Emerging Writer Prize; Angie Thomas on Writing, and Wattpad’s New...
By Joni Di Placido Calling all Canadian authors: The Kobo Emerging Writer Prize is now accepting submissions! Follow the link to see the rules and put the final touches on your debut! Kobo Emerging...
View Article3 Great Reads by Indigenous Authors
By Adam Dahari One the biggest turning points in my reading life was my third year at university, where I enrolled in a Canadian Indigenous History class. To my surprise, Canadian history was wrought...
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The Rise of Female-Centered Dystopias: KWL’s Recommended Reads
Dear devoted readers of Margaret Atwood, the long wait is over: today marks the release of The Testaments! If the name of this iconic Canadian author does not ring a bell, perhaps you have heard of...
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Must Read Nonfiction: KWL Team Recommendations
The Kobo Writing Life team loves Nonfiction November! While the experiences chronicled by these authors are undoubtedly unique, they show us the universal complexity of what it means to be human. In...
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22 Books to Read for Asian Heritage Month in 2022
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, also known as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the United States. The KWL team put together this list of 22 books to celebrate in 2022! All...
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22 Books by Trans and Non-binary Authors to Read for Pride 2022
The Kobo Writing Life team put together this list of 22 books for Pride 2022, featuring titles by transgender and non-binary authors across a variety of genres! Many of these books are out now, but...
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KWL Craft of Writing Series: Reading for Writing, Part Three
This is part three of our previous Reading for Writing series: find part one and two here! Most of us love learning. Whether actively (like attending that woodworking class you’ve been meaning to try...
View ArticleHow to revitalizing your reading (and writing) life
Earlier, we featured a series on how to read for writing – but what if you’re experiencing a reading slump? Do you notice your lack of energy for reading leeching into your ability to write? This...
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