Perhaps you once carried a novel everywhere, but lately your reading list has grown faster than your time to enjoy it. Perhaps one good book is all it takes to remind you how it feels to get lost in a story.
A new reading era can begin in those small, everyday moments: a chapter on the train, a few pages over coffee or a quiet evening discovering an author who feels like they are speaking directly to you.
This September, Rakuten Kobo invites Malaysians to make those moments their own with Your Reading Era, in Colour. From colourful book covers and meaningful highlights to stories that offer a fresh perspective, the campaign celebrates the many ways reading can brighten everyday life.
Running from 21 to 30 September 2026, the campaign features special prices on selected Kobo eReaders and a RM120 eBook coupon with every Kobo device purchase.
For colourful reading wherever the day takes you: Kobo Clara Colour
| For readers finding more moments for books, Kobo Clara Colour combines a 6-inch colour E Ink displaywith a compact, portable design. Browse book covers in colour, highlight a favourite line and slip back into your story during an LRT journey or a café break between appointments. During the campaign, it is available for 10% off at RM768, down from RM849 with a RM120 eBook coupon included. |
For turning inspiration into ideas: Kobo Libra Colour
| For readers who like to pause, reflect and write down what a book brings to mind, Kobo Libra Colour features a 7-inch colour E Ink display and compatibility with Kobo Stylus 2. Spend a weekend morning exploring a thought-provoking read, annotating meaningful passages and capturing ideas to return to later.It is available for 10% off at RM1,028, down from RM1,149 with a RM120 eBook coupon included. Kobo Stylus 2 is sold separately. |
For the simple pleasure of a chapter before bed: Kobo Clara BW
| For readers whose ideal evening involves settling into a good story, Kobo Clara BW features a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen and ComfortLight PRO, which allows readers to adjust brightness and colour temperature. Its classic black-and-white reading experience keeps the focus on the words, whether you are winding down with a reflective read or following the twists of a thriller. It is available for RM749, with a RM120 eBook coupon included. |
A new chapter starts with your next ebook
Your reading era can take you somewhere unexpected, help you see familiar challenges differently or simply give you a story worth making time for. With selections in Bahasa Melayu and English, these five titles offer a place to begin.
For embracing your own path: I Decided To Live As Me by Kim Suhyun
| Available in Bahasa Melayu, this reflective read explores the pressure to live according to other people’s expectations. Through accessible reflections and simple prompts, Kim Suhyun encourages readers to accept themselves and find greater contentment in their own lives – a thoughtful companion for a quiet moment of self-reflection. |
For navigating difficult workplace relationships: Sembuh dari Peritnya Bekerja dengan Individu Toksik by Luqman Mahmud
| This Bahasa Melayu guide examines harmful behaviour at work and offers approaches to communication and protecting personal wellbeing. For readers trying to make sense of challenging workplace dynamics, it provides a practical perspective on responding to difficult interactions with greater understanding and confidence. |
For an escape into dark fantasy: Revenge in Violent Hues by Nadiah Zakaria
| Amalia Maganti can communicate with ghosts. When she discovers that her late father’s paintings are portals to a hidden realm, her search for the truth behind his death takes on a dangerous new dimension. Set against a fantastical reflection of 1990s Alor Setar, this English-language novel brings together supernatural intrigue, family secrets and revenge. |
For letting go of the pressure to stand out: The Courage to Be Ordinary by Ichiro Kishimi
| What if a more fulfilling life begins with releasing the need to be exceptional? Ichiro Kishimi explores how stepping away from constant competition and comparison can create room for confidence and contentment. A reflective choice for readers looking to slow down and reconsider what matters to them. |
For readers who cannot resist another twist: Verity by Colleen Hoover
| Writer Lowen Ashleigh accepts a job completing an injured author’s bestselling series, only to uncover a manuscript filled with disturbing revelations. As she becomes drawn into the family’s life, secrets and attraction complicate what she believes. A dark, suspenseful read for anyone whose quiet evening tends to become “just one more chapter”. |
For a fresh perspective: Situated by Angela Duckworth
| How much of what we achieve depends on the world around us? In Situated, the author of Grit explores how our surroundings, relationships and everyday situations shape our behaviour, and how changing those conditions can help bring out our best. A thoughtful pick for readers who enjoy turning new ideas into practical changes. |
To help first-time eBook buyers get started, Kobo is offering 30% off a first eBook purchase with COLOUR30, valid until 31 October 2026.
Readers looking for Kobo eReaders and accessories through Kobo’s official store on Lazada Malaysia page for authorised retail locations and online shopping options. Explore eBooks atKobo Malaysia.
*Actual prices may vary by retailer. Please refer to the respective product listing for the final price.
