Remember the Kobo? The Borders-backed ereader never reached the popularity heights of the Kindle or the Nook, but it's always been a reasonable (and cheaper) option for the eink screen lover. And now it's getting even cheaper — with 200 Borders stores closing because of the company's bankruptcy, many have spotted the ereader offered at a price of $60, half off the $120 tag advertised on its Read more

Amid the sad news that Borders has filed for bankruptcy protection and that many of its stores will shutter, the chain assured Kobo users that the service will still be supported. While the Kobo was available exclusively through Borders, it's actually its own company, a spin-off of Canada-based Indigo Books & Music. A blog post from Kobo explains the situation, assuring customers that Read more

Christin Evans takes the cake this week for the ultimate dream job, because The Booksmith owner is doing her community a great service by matching up book lovers with great finds. In addition to that, she's also breathing life into the floundering breed of independent bookstores, which are being overwhelmed by Borders, eBooks, and sites like Amazon. Christin and her husband, Praveen Madan, Read more

My Sunday relaxation plans include a trip to Borders, one of my favorite places in the world. However, horror struck me yesterday when the discount signs plastered all over the store's windows finally registered in my mind — my local Borders is closing! It was heartbreaking to see the "Everything Must Go!" signs all over the bookstore and the depressingly empty bookshelves. It was also very sad Read more

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The Kobo ereader won't even be available until June here in the US, but it's following closely in Barnes & Noble's footsteps by releasing an iPad app for worldwide customers. The free app is available for download in the iTunes App Store and comes with a really sleek interface. If it looks familiar, that's because it resembles the Apple iBookstore shelving layout but takes things a step Read more

Just when you thought it was safe to save up some some cash for that ereader you've been wanting, another competitor enters the market. The Kobo eReader ($150) from Borders offers most of the features of the Kindle and Nook, but without all the extra bells and whistles. That translates to a lower price for those of you on a budget or who just want to read your books easily on the go. Kobo is Read more

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