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

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  5. 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!

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

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  45. 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

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  46. 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.

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  69. 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 :)

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

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  77. 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

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  85. 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.

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  87. 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.

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  88. 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.

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  89. 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.

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  96. 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.

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  98. 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.

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  134. 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

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  151. 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

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  153. 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.

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  158. 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!!

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  162. 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.

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  164. 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.

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  171. 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.

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

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

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