Kobo Releases Desktop E-Reader Client

Kobo, which is launching an assault on more well known rivals including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Sony, already has its own dedicated e-reader hardware, software, and digital bookstore is now hoping to lure customers into its e-reader ecosystem by launching a desktop client. In addition to reading digital books purchased via the Kobo store, avid bibliophiles can now read on their smartphones, dedicated e-ink reader, as well as on a PC or Mac. Users interested in the Kobo bookstore client for their desktop should download it at http://www.kobobooks.com/desktop.