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This contest has closed, but since we got such great feedback on it, we are giving away another Kobo HERE. What are you waiting for? Head over here!

When I first heard about the whole e-reader concept (you know, Kindle, Nook, Kobo and the like) I scoffed and thought, I am a book person!! The same way I was never able to give up an actual real, live newspaper that I could hold in my hands and turn the pages for the online versions, I just assumed I’d never give up A BOOK IN BOOK FORM. The smells, the feel, the covers. I am a book lover, though and through. 

And then I was given a Kobo to try out. And I hesitated at first. And then I started reading Dracula while sitting in an airport waiting for my delayed flight to begin boarding. And then I started downloading books, which range in price from FREE to about $10. And, you guys, I was instantly hooked. It’s actually quite a lovely little device. The screen is totally non-glare and it’s easy to read, it feels good in my hands, it’s user-friendly, which is always a plus. 
Other features of the Kobo include:

6″ 8-level e-ink screen 

1GB internal storage, SD card slot 
Comes with 100 classic books 
Supports ePub, PDF, Adobe DRM files
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It’s actually quite a lovely little device, and I am kicking myself for not wanting to get one sooner!
And because we’re in a giving mood, We’d love to give one lucky winner BOTH a brand-new Kobo AND a $50 Chapters/Indigo gift card. 
For one entry, leave a comment and tell us what the first book you would download on your Kobo would be.
For an extra entry, tweet a link to this post. Then come back here and let us know that you’ve tweeted it! 
Easy peasy, right?
Good luck! The contest will run from today, August 16th, until 10pm EST on Monday, August 23rd. The winner will be chosen randomly by our friends at random.org.

Only UrbanMoms.ca members are eligible to win so don’t forget to sign-in. Not a member yet? Click here to join!

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Comments

  2. Mama_B says

    Interesting question. I imagine the first book I’d download would be the NIV bible. Our son loves reading from it before bed, and an e-reader would be fun to share with him.

  9. leslie Dilts says

    I would definitely dowload The Girl who Kicked the Hornets nest….The first 2 in this series were fabulous!
    Les

  13. Marika says

    I, too, love A Prayer For Owen Meany.I just reread it for the 5th time last month, but I think that the first book I’d download would be Kathy Reichs’ new book, Spider Bones.

  14. Jodelene says

    If I won this great prize, I would download ‘Baby Days: Activities, Ideas, and Games for Enjoying Daily Life with a Child Under Three’. Gotta keep things fresh and fun for my little one 🙂

  20. Bcteagirl says

    I think the first book I would download would be Animal Farm as it is my favourite book. It would be handy to be able to take my favourite books with me wherever I go! 🙂

  26. JanL says

    Just read “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” 2nd book is with my daughter 5 hours away. I would download the second one.

  31. trish says

    Looking forward to the opportunity of downloading “The Girl who played with Fire” and then the second of the trilogy “The Girl who kicked the Hornet’s Nest”….read the first one – it was an amazing read.

  32. angel1576 says

    If I were to win a Kobo, I would definetly download the entire outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, but the first would be Voyager, then I would move on to the Rest. That is a series I could read over and over and over. Not sure what reading a book with out the actual book would be like, but i have heard a lot of positives about the new e-readers, and I want to give it a shot.
    I also tweeted @angelnryan

  34. katy.dunseith says

    The first book I would download is Honey I Wrecked the Kids due to the current issues with my 2 year old.
    Thanks!

  36. Sherriemae says

    The first book I would download would be Eat Pray Love, as I have not yet found time to read the book or see the movie!

  38. mel_d says

    I would give this as a gift to my Gran who loves to read and I think her first book with be “The Lovely Bones” because it reminds her that even when we are gone we are still here and because of that book she feels closer to my Grandad who passed away about 3 years ago.

  46. judygr says

    I absolutely adore James Patterson so the first book I would download is, “The Postcard Killers”. Even though I am a book-in-print lover, I would lilke to give the KOBO a try.

  47. catojoni says

    Would love to download Eat, Pray, Love since I have never read it, and have recently seen the movie. It’s really good!

  49. Jenny says

    This would be a tough call, but I would download Lord of the Rings- The Two Towers. I could read it over and over again.
    This would be a great thing to have when at the park with my son and his friends!

  53. judcon says

    I would download Eat, Pray, Love so I could read the book before seeing the movie. It sounds like a wonderful read!

  54. Judy C. Craig says

    I have read and enjoyed J. A. Jance’s series of books and would love to dodwnload her latest in the Joanne Brady series, “Fire and Ice”

  55. hcablue says

    I would download “The Dome” by Stephen King. That is one of my favourite books of all time – I can read it over and over and over again!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win a Kobo, it’s my dream to own one! 🙂

  58. Rae Bellows says

    The first book I would download would be Pride and Prejudice, as this is always a good read, over and over again.

  61. Joanna C says

    The first book I’d download would be The Girl W/The Dragon Tattoo because I’ve yet to read it and I’ve heard great things about it.

  65. Theresa Mayville says

    The frist book that I would download if I won would be The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo.

  75. michaelsmommy says

    The first book I would download is The Catcher In The Rye, my copy is falling apart 🙁

  79. Nadja says

    I would Download a Child called it A favorite since my teenager yrs. Brings you back to reality and what the world can really be like sometimes

  80. billiondollarprincesss says

    I would love to read the new Lauren Weisenberger book A Night At Chateau Marmont!

  89. AshleyP says

    I would download Eat, Pray, Love, many of my friends have read it and absolutely loved it.

  90. AshleyP says

    I would download Eat, Pray, Love, many of my friends have read it and absolutely loved it.

  91. touellette says

    I would download any book by Stephen Coonts! He is my favorite author and I love the Deep Black series.

  94. FosterMomOfMany says

    The book i would love to download is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert then followed by Committed, also by E.G. I love both these books and plan to read them again soon, as I wish I could run away and do the things that elizabeth did. A great read for anyone who wishes to fantasize through someone elses journies in life.

  95. Ladybug says

    My first download would have to be The Postcard Killers by James Patterson as he is one of my favorite authors and I think that is the only one of his books that I haven’t read yet! I really appreciate the opportunity to win this, as it is one thing that I have wanted for a long time, but just couldn’t justify buying! It would be a dream come true! Thanks!

  96. flygalca says

    I would download “Worth Dying For” by Lee Child….I love the character Jack Reacher and can’t wait to read Child’s new novel!

  98. Daniela says

    I would like to get the girl with dragon tatoo, I’ve seen the movie, now I want to read the book

  110. Jennifer W says

    The Island by Elin Hilderbrand. I’ve read her other books and they’re the perfect easy summer read.

  111. phairlady says

    I looked at these in Chapters book store and thought is was pretty neat, but I could’nt bring myself to buy one, but now, if I were to win one, that would be awesome!!
    The first book I would download would be any book by Michael Connelly.

  116. christine says

    The first book I would download onto my Kobo would be Nicolas Spark’s novel “The Last Song”. I just watched the movie and I thought it was amazing so I bet to read the novel would be even better!

  117. Skwd says

    The first book I would download would be The Vampire Diaries. Yes I know I’m a mom, and I’m almost 30! lol BUT Sadly I love anything Vampires! I think I’ve read the Twilight books about 5 or 6 times each and the Sooky Stackhouse (True Blood) books 4 or 5 times. So I’m in need of another Vampire series to ‘sink my teeth into’ lol. Given how many times I’m likely to read any books I think an e-reader is a good idea for me.

  119. kmfhee says

    I would download Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson. Not out until November, but I think I would just read the free classics until then.

  120. carolp8 says

    The first book I would download would be “Eat, Pray, Love”
    carolrector(at)hotmail(dot)com

  121. crystal says

    I am dying to be able to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. The Kobo would be a great way to do it!

  122. olga petrik says

    I’d download Anne of Green Gables – it’s an all time fave of mine. I still have my first copy of the book, all tattered and dog-eared! It’s very well loved!!!

  123. maryswanson says

    The first book I would download is Christine by Stephen King. It was the first novel I ever read, way back when.

  125. cmiller says

    The first book I would download would be Ken Follett’s new book coming out in September, I cant wait!

  127. Kat D says

    Oh! So many books to download. So many books to read and such little time. I would download “Love In The Time Of Cholera”. I’ve wanted to read it for a long time.

  128. voyageuse says

    I would download Geneen Roth’s “Women, Food and God”. I’ve been hearing great things about it. 🙂

  132. p_weezy415 says

    I would download any of the classics like Moby Dick, Romeo & Juliet, or To Kill a MockingBird.

  142. gwen says

    I would download the next book in the series that started with “Flowers in the Attic”. I read every book that came along and I have grown up reading them and they have also grown in subject matter along with me. Good Read

  144. Tammy says

    The First Book I’d download on the Kobo would be Charles Darwin’s On the Origins of Species!

  150. linda29ddm says

    Eat, pray, love is popular right now. I think my daughter would be “borrowing” my kobo and downloading more than me.

  151. Donnas says

    I’d download Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed reading this book.

  156. Tomgirl says

    this would be cool to have i read alot and , yea this would be great, the first book would be The New Earth
    I am not sure if i entered yet, but if i did i hope i am not out of it because of that, i cannot recall. thanks

  158. BigGame says

    The first book I would download would be The Survivors club because it is such a good book.

  159. malificent says

    I think that I would download Eat Right For Your Type…its a book that helps pick an informed diet that is geared towards your blood type.

  160. KarenB says

    I’d get Private by James Patterson. I just discovered him this year and am enjoying his books. Private is his latest.

  163. Sharon Janousek says

    I would down load any Bill Richardson or Stuart McLean books.
    I love humor and they are great writers and an easy read.

  164. Irene B says

    I would download The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough. I gave away my paperback copy years ago. I would love to read this book again.

  165. Elaine says

    I don’t know what’s available but I would go with a Lisa Jackson book, her new one is Running Scared.

  167. Barb says

    I would start reading the top 10’s again with the large print feature and the easy to hold Kobo ! Smile

  168. Mandy says

    An e reader would be great for my focus towards my studies, and I’ve never tr’d an e reader before, I think it would be so neat to own one. I would have a hay day shopping at chapters indigo with a $50.00 gift card!

  169. lauriemacneil says

    I think that I’m the only one who hasn’t read “Eat, Pray, Love”, but I’d like to read it before I see the movie.

  170. Sarah says

    I would download Twilight, then the rest of the series, i love the movies, and have only partly read Twilight, so maybe i would finally get around to reading the series! lol

  171. Paula says

    The first book I would download is Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. I actually read it a couple of years ago, and it is the best book ever! Definitely worth a re-read.

  172. binabug says

    I have no idea which books are available in e format…I don’t have an ereader so there fore have never looked to see if the series I currently am reading is available..if not, I am sure I could eventually find something to read
    http://twitter.com/PANASYNCOLTEN/status/21626281904
    I do want to read Inferno by Dante so maybe that is on ebook

  174. 409cope says

    I would download Babushka’s Beauty Secrets by Raisa Ruder so that I could have all those little secrets close at hand.One needs all the help one can get these days!

  176. maria m says

    The first book I would download is Angela’s Ashes. My mom loved it. Haven’t found the time to read it.

  177. Lisa says

    the 1st book i would download is the Girl who played with Hornets, the 3rd in the series, I can’t wait to read it

  183. sweetheart says

    The first book I would download is Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. It’s one of my all time favourites and I like to read it every once and awhile.

  186. christeneb says

    My first download would have to be “A Fine Balance” by Rhohinton Mistry.
    Although I have devoured this amazing book many years ago, it is so beautifully written, i would like the opportunity to digest it again.

  187. Thelma Ball says

    It would have to be “A Fine Balance” by Rohinton Mistry. Although I have already
    devoured this delicious book many years ago, the writing is so exquisite, I would love to digest it once again.

  189. Arica Saltzman says

    So hard to choose one book! I have been waiting to read The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom so I guess it would be that.

  190. shawnaln says

    The first book I would download would be Diary of a wimpy kid rodrick rules! My daughter is obsessed with the series!!

  191. shirleywilson46 says

    The first book I would donwload is Once A Runner by John L. Parker, Jr.; I am a runner and this book so inspires me.

  193. Carolynn Tooth says

    The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg Larsson – I have been hearing so much about it…I really should read it!

  196. sampsons60 says

    The first book that I would download……. So many to choose from… Janet Evanvich, Sizzling Sixteen! Excellent series!

  197. Joan says

    The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Stieg Larsson. I’ll have finished the other two by the time this arrives.

  202. Choo Choo says

    Eat, Pray, Love – because I haven’t had a chance to read it yet -no copies in the used book store, or thrift shops yet! ; )

  203. Danielle C says

    Tweeted!!! Great contest. I have a KOBO but my soon-to-be 4 year old keeps using it. mama wants her own!

  206. Zoeysmom says

    The first book I would read is going to be The Great Gatsby. I have wanted to read it for years, and am finally going to do it, and love it.

  209. Sopi says

    I would like to download Eat, Pray, Love as my first, I saw the movie but really want to read the book!!

  210. seraphimjb says

    The first book I would download would be “Life After Yes” by Aiden D. Rowley. I’ve been hoping to get my hands on a copy of this one since it came out, and what better way to read it than on a brand new Kobo?

  211. Susan Krahn says

    I love to read and the Kobo would be great. My first book would be Gone With the Wind which I read many years ago & would love to tread again.

  216. ebru says

    i would first like to download and read Diana Gabaldon’s An Echo in the Bone.I never got a chance to read it before .

  217. Nena Sinclair says

    The first book I would like to download would be STAR ISLAND, by Carl Hiaasen because I’ve been dying to read it.
    P.S. I tweeted the link for this contest, too! :-}

  218. Fergus says

    I would download The Book of Negro’s. Excellent excellent read but to big for my purse:)

  221. gjoa21 says

    The first book I would download on my Kobo would be “What the Stones Remember: A Life Rediscovered” by Patrick Lane.

  224. Diane52 says

    I would download Craig Ferguson’s “American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot”.

  228. me_arlene says

    The first book I would download would be the final book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn. Its the only one I have left to read.

  231. Newfiescreech says

    the first book i would download is anything about scrape booking ..i love learning how to scrape booking ..seeing other peoples project ..so i can new ideas ..hope i’m lucky enough to win this .thanks

  232. natalie craig says

    I would definitly download the first book from the harry potter series. I have never read any of them and think it’s about time!

  233. MarionG says

    The book I would download would be WHERE MEN WIN GLORY, by Jon Krakauer. I’ve read another of his books and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m an avid reader and would be thrilled to win this.

  234. Stacy.H. says

    I would download Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. I started to skim through a copy that my daughter borrowed from the library and it was pure entertainment.

  235. tiny_md says

    I have to be honest but I haven’t read a book in ages. Just can’t find the time to. Maybe with a kobo this will give me a chance to finally read one! Or else to download books to share with my little girl!

  238. lisa says

    I would love a kobo because both my husband and i love to read. i would start with something by nora roberts or steven king because they are the two authors i like best. Then I would check out what else that strikes my interest.

  239. TASH says

    I’m not sure which book I would download first, but since I read so many professional books for work, it would be some trashy novel.

  241. Leslie says

    The first book I would download would be Breaking Dawn, as it’s the only one in the vampire series I haven’t read yet!

  243. marisa says

    There very first book I would purchase for the KOBO is “Sizzling Sixteen” by Janet Evanovich 🙂

  246. Mischell Alo says

    The FIRST book I would download would be our very own Canadian writer, Margaret Laurence’s: The Diviners.

  249. amym says

    I would download Eat, Pray, Love and hopefully get a change to read it before going to see the movie.

  250. Trina says

    the first book I would ad would be a clifford the big red dog book, my kids love these!! and it would always remind me of what is really important in life.

  251. osmiley_72 says

    I would download The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown. I would live to read it before the movie comes out, and I think I’d need a while to get thru it :)…I love his books!!!!

  254. Shirley E says

    I love to read anything and everything……I’m not sure what I would download first, that decision would take awhile. James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, Stephen King, Sue Grafton, any chick lit, cooking books, holy cow, the list goes on. Would be great to read on the train everyday to and from work!

  256. Jenny R says

    I would read Pillars of the Earth. It’s a really big book to carry around all the time!

  257. LibraryGirl62 says

    OH MY GOSH! I would love this! I am a librarian and a tech nut, so how much fun would this be. I have no idea what I would download first~maybe The Help…

  259. jennifer_rusk says

    I just saw the movie and would love to read the book now…Eat, Pray and Love would be the first book I would download 🙂

  260. Betty says

    I would download the Anne of Green Gable series, a good read the first time and every time after that.

  261. Pat says

    I’d download Women, Food and God. My daughter the techie would be so jealous if I won this.

  262. Michelle says

    I think I would download Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger because I really enjoyed the Time Traveler’s Wife

  264. sudburybabe says

    I would down load “The Carb lovers’ diet”, I find we tend to eat more carbs in the cooler months, and this book has amazing recipes for carb lovers who don’t want to gain weight over the winter months. Ya hooo thats for me!!!!

  267. somecake says

    I would download The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, since I love the saga for a long time and always ready to read them all again in a heartbeat. Having an ebook reader sure beats holding the books, which can be quite heavy to carry around!

  271. Annie1 says

    I haven’t yet read Eat Pray Love and I’ve heard that the book is much better than the movie, so I think that would be my first download!
    Fabulous prize, thanks
    nancyrobster at gmail dot com

  272. Karen MEG says

    I would download Nikolski – sounds like a great read and it’s Canadian – yay, eh!

  275. Eileen says

    The first book that came to mind is the last book in the Harry Potter series. I’ve not had a chance to read it and doing so on an e-reader sounds compelling.
    Thanks for a great giveaway!

  277. sherocks2004 says

    If I won this sweet Kobo Reader, the first book I would download would definitely be “HOUSE OF RECKONING” written by John Saul.

  278. Raelene says

    I would love to read the book called Secrets and that would be the first book I would download.

  283. Ruth Pickering says

    I love mysteries so the first book I would download would be The Girl who kicked the Hornet’s nest.

  284. Monique N. says

    I loved the Life of Pi, so this would be one of the first. i might also get some good ol’ Chick Lit, as these would be great to read while on the go.

  286. teddybearscorner says

    My first book would be by Louise Hay, her newest book Health & Wellness, I love being inspired.

  287. happygardener says

    I would down Dan browns The lost Symbol.I love all his books and its on my lists of books i want to read

  288. jp shaw says

    The first book I would download would be When Hungry Eat by Joanne Fedler. I first Joanne three year ago on a writers site we were both on Orble. We became friends fast (online) and she is one of the most amazing women I know, the journey she goes through in finding herself and I cannot wait to read it!

  290. crisbee says

    I would purchase Personal Finance For Canadians For Dummies, since times is
    hard, times is so hard . . . .

  291. Tara.duncan@shaw.ca says

    I would download Diana Gabaldon’s OUtlander. I read this series pre children and want to read it again!

  293. Tracy says

    The first book I’d download is Eat Pray Love. I’d read the book so I can go watch the movie afterwards.

  294. corey says

    I would download some children’s books for the kids for whn we’re in crazy, boring situations.

  298. canadianlady2003 says

    Wow this is amazing, I would love to download BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, by Jennifer Weiner.

  299. Madeline Blades says

    I would probably download a cookbook – it would be hard to choose which one, because I am addicted.

  300. angelawalker says

    I would like to download The Happiness Project by Author: Gretchen Rubin.
    We can all stand to be a bit happier can’t we : )

  303. soyabeansmom says

    I would download Fear and Loathing in the USA by Hunter S. Thompson. I want to finish reading it, but every time I go to grab a copy of my own at the store, they are sold out. started reading a friend’s copy and really want to finish it.

  304. gemini_baby0608 says

    My sister has always wanted one of these.
    And the book “City of Glass” by Cassandra Clare just game out – i’d download that. 🙂

  308. Gwen says

    I would get The Last Olympian, and maybe some new teen lit. Gotta love the vampire lit that doesn’t take up anymore shelf space. 🙂

  311. jennybenny77 says

    The first book I would download would be “Pray for Silence” by Linda Castillo. Her debut novel was great, can’t wait to read this one!!

  312. ampedersen says

    Sadly, my inner geek will be revealed. If I won a Kobo the first thing I would put on it is the Canadian Oxford Dictionary. As a geek it drives me crazy when I read something but a word either stumps me or, better yet, I think an author is using a word incorrectly!

  313. starkey02 says

    The frist book I would download would be “The Postcard Killers” by James Patterson. I really enjoy his books, so it would be the first of many

  315. Janet R. says

    I would download all the Harry Potter books, then it wouldn’t take a whole bag to carry them just one small device.

  316. MummyA says

    I have long and quietly wanted an e-reader of my very own, so have put much thought into what the first download would be! I’m thinking it would be a mix up between either the Kushiel series by Jacqueline Cary (which is, to say, RATHER difficult to find in paperback, let me tell you!) and The Night Inside by Nancy Baker….for no other reason then sentimentality, lol!
    P.S. I was also an avid and loyal book person. That changed during a rather long road trip with my sister and HER Kobo….I have been converted! XD This truly is a wonderful piece of technology, and a great way to stay green 🙂
    HAPPY SUMMER ALL!

  321. Michelle says

    I would love to download and read “The Swiss Family Robinson” – I love that book.

  326. Natalie R. says

    I’m just about done with The Girl Who Played with Fire so I would need to immediately download The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest.

  327. Christine says

    The first book I would download would be Making Toast. This book tackles an issue that a lot of families unfourtunatley go through. Thanks for the opportunity!

  330. mpjeno says

    The first book I’d download would PROBABLY be All the President’s Men simply b/c it’s my fave and I haven’t read it in many years. But who knows what might catch my attention before then 🙂

  333. cloverjenn says

    I would download Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert so that when I’m finished reading Eat Pray Love I can just move on seamlessly.

  334. canehdien says

    The first book would be Mockingjay that comes out next week – so looking forward to it!!

  335. star84 says

    The first book I would download would be City of Bones by Cassandra Clare….I’ve heard great things about these books!

  337. jkendall says

    The first book I would download is Nineteen Eighty Four. Because it has been so long since I’ve read it (where is my copy, anyway?).

  339. Jessi says

    The first book would be a guilty pleasure 🙂
    J.R. Ward’s Lover Revealed from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series

  341. Jessi says

    The first book I would download would definitely be a guilty pleasure book. The 4th book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by J. R. Ward Lover Revealed

  348. faith dragomatz says

    The first book I would download would be To Kill a Mockingbird, because I have always wanted to read it!

  349. faith dragomatz says

    The first book I would download would be To Kill a Mockingbird, because I have always wanted to read it!

  351. barb says

    The first book I would download would be Eclipse I haven’t had a chance to see the movie or read the book.

  352. Diana P says

    I’d download my favourite book, Pillars Of The Earth, by Ken Follett. I can read that over and over again.

  353. Bev Sayers says

    The first I would downlown are mysteries and thrillers, e.g. Dean Koontz,StephenKing etc.

  356. neesci says

    The first book that I would download would be the twilight saga eclipse book. I’m too lazy to buy it, plus I haven’t finished new moon.

  357. Wendy McElroy says

    I would download Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. I read the first book in this series and it was so good….

  359. hillary says

    The first book I would download would be a cookbook. I love reading cookbooks but they’re often too large and bulky to read anywhere but at a table. I’d probably download Tyler Florence’s Real Kitchen because I think he’s pretty dreamy.

  361. Care M says

    Geez , I’ve been dreaming of getting one one of these and how much fun it would be to have so many books in one handy package so it’s hard to narrow my choice to one title.I guess I’d start with ” The Complete Up North: A Guide To Ontario’s Wilderness From Black Flies To The Northern Lights ” and patiently wait for more of my fave nature guides and writers to come out with ebooks.

  364. Francesca says

    My first book to download would be “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” then I would download the sequel: ” The Girl who played with Fire” and then ” the Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” – all by Stieg Larsson. I think this would be great to take along instead of the 700 page paper backs. 🙂

  365. daystar says

    That would be Eat, Pray, Love. After downloading, I will go to the movie – sit on the last row and flip pages as the movie goes – most of us do this while watching a dvd or listening to a cd – checking the back of the cover to see where we are watching or listening now or to know what’s next.

  370. babylove818 says

    This was my first time Twittering. LOL. My first book would be : Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey.

  371. elliott_gyal says

    The first book I would download would definitely be Life of Pi. I had to read that in highschool, and its been so long. I remember LOVING the book, and the story it told. It was brilliant.

  372. WestCoastMom says

    I would download The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book. How fabulous to have something portable at hand when doing an activity.

  374. jeanten says

    The book I would read is War and Peace, since it’s such a large tome, it would be easier to read from a slim pad 🙂

  376. Sherry says

    The first one I’d download would be the 5th Sookie Stackhouse book since I’ve read the first four and am dying to continue with the series.

  378. gretx says

    The 100 classics that are included would keep me busy for a while, especially since I’ve been looking to catch up on Jane Austin’s works, as well as Grimm’s Fairy Tales! Otherwise, I’ve also been itching to read “Nanny Returns” by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, the sequel to an amazing “Nanny Diaries”.

  379. Litesandsirens911 says

    I how I would love one of these….the 1st book I would download would be The Lotus Sutra…it’s about the teachings of the Buddha

  380. Teresa says

    The first book I would download would be the soon to be released Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

  381. Missy says

    A brilliant paperless invention! I’d download The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe.

  386. Sandy (@sandyel) says

    I would download Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy – I’ve always wanted to read it, but honestly it’s too big to carry around. A Kobo would solve this problem instantly. 🙂 Pick Me, Pick Me!

  387. vixen1913 says

    I would download Margaret Atwood’s The Year of the Flood, she is a wonderful Canadian writer and her books are sold all over the world. I loved The Handmaid’s Tale and all of her books are well worth the money spent.

  390. oddduck says

    The first book I’d download would be 1984, even though I have a paper copy here somewhere.

  391. Shelly says

    I would download the next book that our bookclub will be reading. So far it is unknown as the choice will not be announced until Sept 9 – surprises 🙂

  393. gismogirl says

    My choice would be a favorite : Pride and Prejudice! I have a hard time finding large print books and heard the KOBO is a great option!

  394. oddduck says

    I’d probably download 1984 as my first book. I have a paper copy here but never seem to find time to read it.

  396. Jacquie says

    I would download Last Night at Chateau Marmont by Lauren Weisberger. It was just released yesterday and I want to run out and get it now!

  398. Jenifer Thomson says

    Love this contest…after reading some of the comments I have got some great ideas on what to read next….the first book I would download would be Full moon rising the first book of the riley jensen series by Keri Arthur…Love that series!!!!

  399. lrcig says

    I confess, I would download “Gone With The Wind, “one of my all-time favourites since I was 13 years old – but so hefty it’s hard to pack, hard to hold, hard to read in bed! My paper copy is dog-eared and losing pages – a Kobo is a terrific solution. Now if it would only let me download the movie as well … 😉

  400. Eugenie Robert says

    The first book I would download is Pride and Prejudice. I absolutely LOVE that book and would read it over again. 🙂

  401. Jenica Gallant says

    I would love to win this, it would really lift my spirits…the first book I would download would be ” How to Love Yourself” Thank-you for the opportunity to win.

  403. Elizabeth says

    The first book that I would download is “The Brightest Star in the Sky” by Marian Keyes because I’ve been trying to read it for the last 3 years – the actual book is just too big to take with me (and all the other stuff needed when I go out with 4 children)…plus – the youngest one now enjoys reading books too but at a year old he’s already tried to read daddy’s books and they are now missing pages!

  404. shaunnaj77 says

    The first book I would download is “A Whistling woman is up to no good: Finding your wild woman.” By Laurel King

  408. Cristy QuimbyPoduval says

    The first book I would download would be ‘$#*! My Dad Says ‘ by Justin Halpern. I know it’s not a classic or a trendy novel. It certianly isn’t deep or steeped with plot twists. However, it is funny, light-hearted and reminds me of my Dad, whom I love so much!!!

  412. Jonnie H says

    I would download Mini Shoaholic when it comes out in September. I love the Shopaholic series. They are always fun to read and I’m excited for the latest release.

  413. DonnaBeeGood says

    The first book that I would download would be The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown – it would be great to have a favorite fiction book that reminds me of one of my favorite trips as a stand by to re-read.

  414. caryn says

    The first book i would download is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This is one of the best books that i have ever read and one that i could read over and over!

  415. Adriana Ocampo says

    The first book that I would download in my Kobo, would be “The Key:The Missing Secret for Attracting Anything You Want By Joe Vitale, is and old book, but I love to keep reading it. Thank you

  418. urbanconnie says

    Oooh a kobo sounds amazing! The first book I would download would be the lovely bones, I saw the movie and I’ve heard great things about the book.

  420. PDLadybug says

    If I had a Kobo reader, I would download “War and Peace” by Tolstoy, which I have always been enamoured with the history and plight of the Russians aristorcrats ever since I was introduced to literary works in high school English classes. I have been told many times that it’s a classic and a “must read” in my lifetime, but the book never made it on any of my reading lists throughout high school nor university. So, years later, now, I would like to dive into this long book that is 4 volumes and thick like the height of a pillow. I think that since it would be in the Kobo reader size and weight, it won’t seem as daunting as it once did when I was in school. It would be a thrill!

  424. Heather says

    The first book that I would download, would be ANYTHING having to do with managing 2 year old temper tantrums!! 🙂

  426. smartie4 says

    I think the first book I would download would be the Twilight Series, my daughter is right into it and I think it would be fun reading with her!

  428. crunch10 says

    The first book I would download would be Eat, Love, Prey. I want to read it before I see the movie.

  435. kim4 says

    The first book I would download is Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. I have read every book in this series, and this book is her latest.

  437. Connie Fekete says

    I’d download A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. I read The Kite Runner and loved it. Looking forward to reading this one, too.

  439. Betty C says

    I would download the 1st Twilight book. I know, I am awful that I haven’t read any of them yet – I figured I would just watch the movies but everyone keeps telling me the books are SOOO GOOD…… 🙂

  443. Betty C says

    I would download the 1st of the Twilight books. I know, I know, I’m horrible for not reading ANY of them yet, LOL!

  444. Elizabeth Moss says

    The first book I would download is anything that had romance, mystery and intrigue that would escape me from my ho-hum deary life..lol

  445. guelph signing mom says

    Wow..this would be great! I would love one. My first download would be Farmer Boy by Laura Ingles Wilder as most of my reading these days is with my children 🙂

  447. mumof3kidz says

    After reading online about all the buzz about the actress who will portray the main character in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. That would be the first book I download. Just to see what all the buzz is about. I bought all the Twilight books after hearing all the buzz and really enjoyed them.

  452. kulshng says

    Definitely Eat Pray Love. I’ve read the book last year, fell heads over heel in love with it and can’t wait to read it again – this time, Kobo style!

  455. SC says

    I love how technology is always evolving and would love to win a Kobo.
    I would download Eat Pray Love. Although I’m quite the foodie and find Jody’s selection (“Gordon Ramsay – Cooking for friends”) very appealing as well. I’d probably spend the entire amount within the first hour or so.

  457. kerriem says

    Well, I also would download Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins!!! I have been waiting for that book to come out since I finished reading the other two in the series ( The Hunger Games and Catching Fire).
    If it was in December though, the answer hands down would be Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning.

  460. sdalgleish says

    Honestly….I would download Mockingjay!! Terrible but true. Then I would download some classics to balance myself back out ;). It would be fantastic for my morning commute!

  467. monet says

    How exciting! It would be amazing to win. So many books to read and what a convenient way to read them…
    I’m like you Ali – I am a total book person. I love the feeling of opening a new book for the first time, the smell of the paper and the emotion that comes from flipping pages to find out what happens next. Have never tried an e-reader but heard wonderful things and think its totally worth a whirl. After all I did make the change from paper and ink to a PC and have grown to love the transition, maybe its time for something new.
    The first book I would download would have to be a mystery novel – perhaps
    Red Mandarin Dress by Qiu Xiaolong or In Cold Pursuit by Sarah Andrews.
    Best of luck to all!
    Monet

  468. Kyla Maddox says

    I’m with snickermom. The Great Gatsby would be my first download. I soooo want one of these!

  469. macfsh says

    I loved reading what everyone would download. I’d probably download The Help. It’s on my list to read. Or one of the Jodi Picoult books that I haven’t gotten around to yet.

  472. Anna D'Agostino says

    i would download ernest hemmingway’s “the sun also rises”. i read this in university and many, MANY years later, it still remains one of my favorite books.

  475. cdnmacgirl says

    I would download: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen
    & I tweeted! (@cdnmacgirl)

  476. Tracy from Guelph says

    Oh, I really, really want one of these. Trying to simplify! My first book would most likely be Farmer Boy by Laura Ingles Wilder as most of my reading is with my children. 🙂

  479. Laura Ender says

    What to expect when you’re expecting…it’s a great reference for the pregnant mom.

  482. Tomgirl says

    Hi the first book that i would down load would be The New Earth, by Eckhart tollee
    Thanks for having this contest i would love to win one, thanks

  483. Tracy Lanzon-Holman says

    I really, really want one of these. Trying to simplify! The first book would most likely be Farmer Boy by Laura Ingles Wilder as most of my reading is with my children. 🙂

  485. familyk says

    What a lovely contest! But…um…a book to download…that’s a hard one…there are 1.8 million books to choose from at the Kobo store…wow, that’s a lot of books…but if I have to choose, then Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book “Commited”, which is the sequel to “Eat, Pray, Love”. Good luck everyone!

  488. Laura Boughen says

    Oh so many to choose from…….I really enjoyed the Friday Night Knitting Club books but my 1st download would be To Kill a Mocking bird

  493. corkrose says

    I would download “February” as this is our next book at my Book Club – shout out to “Great Expecations” BC & I am presenting so I should get right on that!!

  494. lizette says

    The first book I would download would be Jack Russell Terriers for Dummies. I really need to learn all I can on this breed!

  496. katylava says

    Wow, what a tough call! I would want to download the final book in the Jean M. Auel’s Earth’s Children series as soon as it comes out, and the final book in Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein trilogy as well. I wouldn’t mind getting Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons too!

  497. micbrasz says

    The first book I would download would be ‘The Great And Secret Show’ by Clive Barker (followed by the sequel ‘Everville’
    I’m so dying to get my hands on an e-reader!

  504. remarker says

    Hee hee – with 100 books pre-loaded it’d be a while before I’d need to download. That would be The Energy Healing Experiments: Science Reveals Our Natural Power To Heal

  508. Laura says

    I’d download The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Steig Larsson.
    Can’t wait to try it out.
    Cheers.

  509. katie says

    Wow. Hot contest here!
    The first book I’d download is my book club’s next pick. I think it’s going to be “The Slap.” I hope they have it in the Kobo store!

  510. emberbc says

    The first book I would download on Kobo would be The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley – it’s been my favourite since a highschool English teacher recommened it to me!

  511. Tracey says

    Wow! Would this be great!!!!!!!!! The first book I would download would be the classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Then there is about 100 other books I am dying to read!

  515. Stacey says

    If available, the first book I would download is “Killobyte” by Piers Anthony. What a great book! Kobo would be a great gift for our long trip to Disney at the end of September too!!

  517. Danijela says

    Amazing contest..I actually asked for an e-reader for my B-Day but I guess it was a bit pricy (didn’t get it :>(( ) I would download “Hundred years of solitude” by Markes. Amazing book. I read it a while ago, but would love to read it again..e-version of course.
    thank you

  518. Kelly Hammill says

    I am so excited about the Kobo reader. It means I don’t have to keep my STACKS of books. It will make reading easy on trips too. I can pack mroe clothes because I don’t have to pack a couple of novels! Tht is always great news. I hope Santa is good to me this year!! Can’t wait to get one!

  520. aidabaida says

    Difficult choice. I’d probably choose “Solar” by Ian McEwan or “the sadness of the lemon pie”

  531. anissatrenholm says

    Anything Janet Evanovich for me (a light funny read) and something for the kids. Their choice. Even a 4 year old can use this thing! I heard this unit can keep children occupied for the duration of a flight. WOW!

  532. malgray says

    I would download the twilight and harry potter bok but I would also get a bunch of my favorites, and tons of cookbooks….so want one of these!!!!

  535. Ollie Ivanovic says

    I would download any Agatha Cristy books that I used to read as a young girl in Europe – best way to learn English Language.
    Ollie

  536. cookmore2003 says

    The first book I would get would be a cookbook.I do not know which one but I would use it to cook dinner the first night I had it after I won.

  538. Pamela says

    I would download The Bible, so I always have a copy with me in times of need. For fiction, I would pick Gone with the Wind – a classic that I simply adore re-reading.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  540. Dreesor says

    The first book I would read would be any Nicholas Sparks books. I have read some but with 4 kids books seem to go missing from my bedstand.

  543. Dominique says

    I would download the first book of the Millenium trilogy by Stieg Larsson. I have been waiting to read these books for a while now, but didn’t get a chance to buy them yet. That would be a great opportunity!

  545. Andrea says

    I’m pregnant with a baby due in one week. I would download a baby book, but not sure which one!

  550. mare says

    The first book I would download would be “Committed” as I just finished reading “Eat, Pray, Love” and I’m eager to find out what happens next!

  561. Marlo says

    The first book would have to be The Princess Bride – classic! I already tested out a kobo by reading The Count of Monte Cristo. It was great.

  564. Liz W says

    My first download would probably be a sookie stackhouse book. I’ve actually been trying to save up for a kobo reader but things keep coming up and the money goes else where lmao.

  567. Brenda says

    The first book I would download is “The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-Being” by Hale Dwoskin.

  568. Niki B says

    I would love a Kobo. The first book I would download is Lamb by Christopher Moore, it makes me laugh.

  570. tempest1952 says

    The first book I would download is “The Time Traveller’s Wife” by Audrey Niffenegger.

  571. Cindy says

    The first book I would download is anything “The Hungry Caterpillar” Eric Carle for my daughter (her favorite book)

  575. mousecat says

    What to download first?! Probably “An Echo in the Bone” by Diane Gabaldon. I love her books!

  577. kkroln623 says

    I would download A Tale of Two Cities-Charles Dickens as it would be a great one to have on it and read.

  588. Pauline Milner says

    I would definitely try and download the book ‘The Seventh Royale’. It has been impossible to find. Maybe I will get lucky. Thank you for the incrdible giveaway.

  589. Pauline Milner says

    I would see if they have the book ‘The Seventh Royale’. I have been looking for that book for a very long timel. Here’s hoping! Thanks for the incredible giveaway!

  590. Darci L Paice-Bailey says

    After seeing the movie I would like to read the Time Travelers Wife. Thanks!

  591. flycaster says

    The first book I would download would be “Under The Bridge: The Story of Reena Virk”.

  596. bcgirll says

    I would love to win this!!! The local library just sent out a newsletter talking about how ebook use is increasing. The first book I would download is Mystic River. My sister is reading it right now and says she can’t put it down!

  599. Kim K. says

    I would download the twilight series. I have them in paperback but would love to have them in digital format as well

  605. Princess Ella says

    The first book that I would download would be “Baby Proof” By Emily Giffin
    Thanks!

  621. spike says

    I’d download Nicholas Sparks’ “The Last Song” – the only one of his books I haven’t read yet!

  627. zorange says

    I don’t know. There are so many I want to read! I too was one of those that had issues with reading e-books. But that was reading while sitting at your computer. I like to lounge while reading. I like to be comfy. These ereaders make it so much easier!

  633. jen4777 says

    I woud download The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo. I heard that’s its a good series so would want to eread it.

  642. BCholly says

    I would love a Kobo for myself and my visually impaired son. You can change the size of font and it is much cooler than large print books! I would also get all of the Harry Potter series for him and myself!

  643. laura says

    all together dead by charlaine harris
    I think its the 7th book in the sookie stackhouse novel series (which is based on true blood)

  646. Barbara DeFrance says

    I just left a tweet about this super contest. I would love to have a KOBO. I love to read and this would be quite a treat. I would download the Bishop’s man by Linden MacIntrye.

  647. barbfersht says

    I would download The Bishop’s Man. It has received the Giller award which is a great honour. Also, Linden MacIntrye is an excellent writer.

  650. candace says

    What a generous contest! The first book I would download would be “Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich – totally hilarious, total mind candy. Then I could lend my hard copy to my sister to enjoy!

  655. christine says

    The first book I would download onto my Kobo would be Nicolas Spark’s novel “The Last Song”. I just watched the movie and I thought it was amazing so I bet to read the novel would be even better!

  656. Aliya D. says

    The first book I would download to my Kobo would be ‘War & Peace’ by Leo Tolstoy… I’m currently on a Russian Literature kick. Thanks!

  659. Jack Davis says

    The first book I would want to download onto my new Kobo would most likely be a repai manual for my motorcycle

  663. margorogers says

    I would download stephanie evonovich , Finger Lickin fifteen ( Im behind my this one 15, and the new one 16,,,lol…..need to win this to keep me more up to date on my reading

  668. buppybishop says

    I’d download Mayday by Nelson DeMille. Its totally creepy (don’t read it on an airplane!) but a lot of fun.

  669. Laura says

    I don’t tweet, but I put it on my Facebook. Does that count for an extra entry? (see how much I want to win? lol)

  670. Laura says

    I would love a Kobo! The first book I would download is The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. I think Kobo is better than Kindle as Amazon doesn’t have many Canadian books available for download, and we have some amazing talent up here!

  671. avdeane says

    I am a huge fan of JD Robb and so the first book I would download would be Naked in Death. Of course I would then continue to download each and every book in the series after that!

  675. moviefreak says

    The first book I would download would be The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales

  677. Kim says

    The firs tbook i would download would be Under the DOme, by Stephen King…have you seen the size of that book?!?

  678. lucky says

    I would download “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson .
    I love this trilogy.

  679. sapsolo says

    The first book I would download would be Twilight. I wasn’t that impressed with the movie but hear the read is “delicious”.

  683. Chelseka says

    I would download “Excuse me, your LIFE is waiting” by Lynn Grabhorn. This has to be the BEST book I have hands down ever read in my life. I am never without it. Even if I should not win the Kobo – I really recommend it to anyone and everyone!

  685. scamp says

    This would be wonderful to win! The first book would be Diana Gabaldon’s An Echo in the Bone.
    Thanks!

  686. Terry Perron says

    Twilight all the books. Only seen the first movie but havent had a chance to read the book yet.

  688. Guppy says

    Although I have seen all the movies I have not read any of the Harry Potter books. I would download the WHOLE series.

  690. Kimberley Bailey says

    This would be wonderful! The very first book that I would purchase would be Diana Gabaldon’s An Echo in the Bone.
    Thanks!

  691. Megan Stone says

    The first book I would download on your Kobo would be…
    ‘Always Looking Up: The Adventures Of An Incurable Optimist’
    – Written by Michael J. Fox
    I have been truly looking forward to reading this amazing book!!!

  692. Aaron says

    I’ll probably download a recipe book, Once-A-Month Cooking Family Favorites
    By Mary-Beth Lagerborg, Mimi Wilson. Thank you.