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Kobo Introduces eGift Cards and Digital Giving

Kobo has introduced a new way to give Kobo eBooks as gifts. The new Kobo online Gift Guide, which will be available in early December, will include eBook gift cards and the ability to send eBooks as a gift.

To send an eBook, shoppers can click the “Send this book as a Gift” tab and create a personalized note to send an eBook to them electronically. Gift givers can schedule when they would like to send the gift to time surprises. Kobo is also introducing eGift cards for any amount. They are available for purchase in the U.S. and Canada.

You can preview the digital gifting system by following this link.

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