Mmastodon CultureBooks first seen 19 h ago, last 19 h ago, peak #4
Reader switches from Kindle to Kobo e-reader
Original: Finally bought a Kobo e-reader today. Been using # kobo and gradually moving my novels from KU to # KoboPlus owing to th
A reader has bought their first Kobo e-reader after years of using the app on a tablet, and is gradually moving novels from Kindle Unlimited to Kobo Plus. They cite the 'USA / billionaire situation' — a reference to Amazon and its owner — as the reason for leaving the Kindle ecosystem, while also wanting a more comfortable device for reading in bed.
Why now: Some readers are publicly shifting away from Amazon's Kindle ecosystem toward alternatives like Kobo.
KoboAmazonKindle UnlimitedKobo Plus
Evidence
- Finally bought a Kobo e-reader today. Been using # kobo and gradually moving my novels from KU to # KoboPlus owing to the USA / billionaire situation. I have been reading them on my tablet with the app, but wanted something I could use less clumsily in bed, since I read a lot.… · cflynnbooks@mastodonapp.uk · 2
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1517497