Kobo

Kobo is an online e-Book store. It offers dedicated e-ink readers and apps for major computer and mobile platforms. You can connect your Kobo account to Facebook to share what you read with other Kobo users without registering for a separate social reading site. Of all the apps I’ve tried, the Android version of the Kobo app provides the easiest interface for importing third-party ePUB books.

NOTE: Borders was one of the early investors in Kobo; however, it held a minority share, so the Kobo store continued in spite of Borders’ financial woes. Borders’ customers were able to transfer their e-Book library to Kobo after Borders went bankrupt.

You can register for a Kobo account online at www.kobobooks.com. You do not need to provide credit ...

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