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The Kobo Book Report: Top eReading Trends from 2014

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Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.

When the weather outside is frightful, Canadians find eReading delightful – so delightful, in fact, that Canadians turned nearly 300 million virtual pages on Kobo devices over the holidays last year, with 16 million on Christmas Day alone.

Let’s all pause for a moment to digest that. 16 million pages were turned on Christmas Day alone. Like, what?? That’s crazy – but I can totally see it. Cozying up with my Kobo and a mug of hot apple cider kind of sounds like the perfect Christmas to me.

These are just some of the findings from Kobo’s inaugural Book Report, which reveals insightful 2014 eReading trends from its world-class platform, which includes a bookstore of more than 4.2 million titles. So, how does your library stack up? Check out the eBook best sellers of 2014:

1. Gone Girl – Gillian Flynn
2. The Fault in Our Stars – John Green
3. Insurgent – Veronica Roth
4. Allegiant – Veronica Roth
5. Divergent – Veronica Roth
6. The Goldfinch – Donna Tartt
7. Written in My Own Heart’s Blood – Diana Gabaldon
8. The Rosie Project – Graeme Simsion
9. The Husband’s Secret – Liane Moriarty
10. Philomena – Martin Sixsmith

Do you use an eReader? Since purchasing my first Kobo back in 2010, I’ve been a loyal fan, upgrading my device twice. And it makes the perfect holiday gift!

The new 6.8-inch HD Kobo Aura H2O will continue to elevate Canadians’ reading experience in 2015 with its waterproof and dustproof features, giving readers the choice to enjoy their favourite stories anywhere. The eReader has customizable fonts, ample storage and reading stats, and the discovery of new titles is easy with on-device recommendations based on readers’ activity and preferences. Available in black, it retails for $179.99 (MSRP) online and in-store at select Canadian retailers.

Ralph Lauren Giveaway (2)Now listen up, because I’m going to try to duplicate that cozy-up-on-Christmas-Day experience for you. I’ve got a gorgeous Ralph Lauren throw and a $25 Kobo Gift Card to give away, courtesy of my friends at Kobo. This prize is valued at $150! To enter, simply fill the form with your qualifying entries.

Of course, you *may* be wondering what’s currently in my Kobo library. This week, I’m reading Shopaholic to the Stars – “Sophie Kinsella returns to her beloved Shopaholic series with Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) newly arrived in Hollywood and starry-eyed.”

Chick lit at its finest, folks! Good luck! 

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  1. tanyab79

    Not currently reading anything but thinking of reading 50 shades of grey soon to see what all the fuss is about.

  4. Tracy

    Not reading anything in particular at the moment but I am looking forward to the new books my brother will pick for my Christmas

  5. Lori L. - @Miss_Elles

    My favourite book that I read this year was The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion & I see it’s on the list!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  15. Dawn Jaycocks

    Currently reading Escape by David Baldacci. On book 87 of the year. Trying to get to 100 by the 31st!

  34. Ashley Gillian

    I am currently reading “Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-being, Wisdom, and Wonder” by Arianna Huffington.

  38. Lynda Cook

    I haven’t really read anything this year but the last series I read was the Gone series by Micheal Grant

  41. Judy vR

    I love reading most types of books and have a Kindle Fire to read them. I read about 20 books a month.

  45. elaing8

    I really enjoyed Houston Havens’ books this year. But I don’t think I can pick a favorite. Right now I am reading New Regime by Laken Cane

  46. Sara Lima

    Currently re-reading ‘The Shell Seekers’ by Rosamunde Pilcher. This summer, I was without e-reader (for SHAME!) and miraculous found a flea market in Osoyoos. I picked up a copy for this book for $0.50, and it made my day! I spent the day at the beach, reading. Heaven.

  69. Lee Pearson

    I love my ereader! I, too, have read the Shopaholic series by Sophia Kinsella and I have Shopaholic To The Stars on it, but haven’t read it yet because I am reading the new Stephen King book “Revival”. It is soooo good. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway Lena :)

  70. Michelle N

    My favourite book of 2014 was Gabriel’s Redemption. That has been one of my favourite series that I reread constantly.

  77. Dawn Sutherland

    My favourite book this year was The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison. It was the 13th and last book in the Hollow series and it gave us a brilliant and rewarding end to a wonderful series. I am currently reading Unmarked by Kami Garcia, its book 2 in the Legion series and I am enjoying it :D

  85. Danielle

    I’m not sure what year it was published but I LOVED the book “The Element”. It is about how finding our own unique thing in life can make us so much happier and successful.

  87. nicolthepickle

    The best books I’ve read this year were books from the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series from Alexander McCall Smith.
    He has a new one out that I’m hoping to read soon.

  88. Shelley Nelson

    I am currently reading The Italian Woman by Jean Plaidy but since I picked it up in the bargain section I am pretty sure it is not a current book but it is great so far.

  89. gayleen lambert

    Right now i’m catching up on james patterson books i missed or waited to read in the right order, so started one series from start, though i had read some. Have read Gone Girl. LOVED The Fault in Our Stars! Also, Looking For Alaska. (my daughter got me to read them). I love to read, do it constantly. NEVER not had at least one book on the go. Prefer mysteries, crime, medical thrillers, courtroom cases, etc.

  95. YASMIN HALL

    at the moment I am reading Chris Hadfield’s AN ASTRONAUT’S GUIDE TO LIFE- VERY INTERESTING!

  96. kristen sowko

    I’m in the middle of reading 50 shades of grey. SOO many people told me to read it and they told me it was good so I wanted to see for myself.

  98. Jodi C

    I am currently reading Tom Reiss “The Black Count”. I highly recommend this book for history lovers!! I am a University student and I love to get my hands on a new book. I just love reading!! However, books can be expensive some times.

  103. kristy edgington

    I haven’t been able to read this year =( , kids books are what I read lol we love robert munch lol

  112. Florence C

    Nothing now. But will be picking up Alan Doyle’s book Where I Belong to read over the holidays.

  134. kristen visser

    i actually havent really read anything this year. between my daughter, being pregnant, having my baby girl and everything else in between i really havent had the time. new years resolution should definitely be to read more

  137. Jennifer D

    I’m currently reading “Where she went” the follow up to “If I stay”. So far it is pretty good!

  139. ginette4

    I’m embarassed to say that I ‘m still reading a book from last year..The Count of Monte Cristo

  149. Lorena Grande

    I am currently reading “Finding your Element.” It’s really a fun read, that I recomment.

  151. patty george

    sadly I havnt read a book this past year, but I do see several books posted that I will look for to read over the long cold winter

  153. Susan Stirling

    I just loved Crazy Rich Asians! (and picking a favorite is almost as hard as choosing your favorite child!) I read at least 3 a week, so to be a stand-out, there had to be something special.

  158. Jennifer P.

    Well, I haven’t actually read an adult book in 2014… :-( Busy toddlers/kids take up my reading time! But the book that I really want to read before the year ends is The Fault in Our Stars. My husband has some time off the last week and a half of 2014 so I am planning some “me” time that includes reading this book!!

  162. ZJ

    Kobo had a contest that featured Melissa Yi’s “Gone Fishing”. I read it and thought it was a good read, for what it is worth.

  164. Andrea Amy

    Four: A Divergent Collection was my favourite 2014 release. This year though I read the Divergent trilogy, The Maze runner trilogy (and prequel) and The Hunger Games trilogy, among some others.

  167. Donnas

    Not my favourite and also not new for 2014 but I’m halfway through the third book of Fifty Shades.

  168. Cheryl

    I don’t have a lot of time to read but I make sure to read Mary Higgins Clark books when they are released!

  171. Juliee Fitze

    Written in My Own Heart’s Blood – Diana Gabaldon is my favorite book of the year have read all of them and just love Jamie.

  173. Eva Mitton-Urban

    Heavy read – “The Celestine Prophecy”. Great book – a lot to take in – interpret one’s own values.

  185. roger simmons

    Ive got about 40 books ready to read and not reading anything and ive been lacking in my reading this year

  192. Pamela Jessen

    I just finished reading “The Afterlife of Billy Fingers” – which was a true and fascinating look at “life after death”.