Reader Store news.....

jackastor · 02-06-2014, 03:20 PM

Just got this email that says

Dear Reader Store customer:

As you know, our customers always come first, which is why we want to give you the news firsthand about an announcement made today from Sony regarding its plan to close Reader Store in the U.S. and Canada.

Although we're sorry to say goodbye to the Reader Store, we're also glad to share with you the new, exciting future for our readers: Reader Store will transfer customers to Toronto-based eReading company, Kobo—an admired eBook seller with a passionate reading community. We strongly believe that this transition will allow you to enjoy a continued high-quality e-reading experience. As a result of this change, we will close Reader Store in the U.S. and Canada on March 20, 2014 at 6 p.m. (EST).

So, what's next?

You don't have to do anything right now, and you'll be able to re-download your previously purchased eBooks for a limited time. In late March, you will receive a notification from us with a link that will allow you to transfer your library to Kobo. Whether you are new to Kobo or already have an account, you'll be able to transfer your Reader Store eBooks to your Kobo account so you'll continue to have access to them in the future. Plus, any existing Reader Store credits you might still have in your account will transfer to your Kobo account to use at the Kobo Store. And of course, you can continue to use your Sony Reader to read eBooks from Kobo.

We are fully committed to helping you through this exciting transition to Kobo. With the Kobo Store, you'll have access to more than 4 million of the world's best books, magazines, comics and kids' titles, all at your fingertips.

We want to thank you for being such loyal customers, a part of our reading family, and for your continued support as we work to complete this transition. It has been a pleasure reading with you!

Sincerely,

The Reader Store Team

Click here for frequently asked questions about this communication.

If you are not interested in transferring to Kobo, click here to login to your account and opt-out. Your username is this email address, but if you forgot your password, click here.

Find out more about Kobo by clicking here.

Anyone else who purchased here are going to be impacted.

REgards

Jack

Onemack · 02-06-2014, 03:38 PM

In some ways that may be a good thing, because I might now be able to access the hundreds of books I bought from the Sony US store in 2007/08/09/10, that they suddenly cut me off from because I was living outside the US.

The existing US Reader store wont show them in my Library and they did not transfer them to the Aus store, whereas the Kobo store transferred all my purchases from A&R and Bookworld etc.

I shall wait and see (not particularly hopeful, but you never know)

John

Dr. Drib · 02-06-2014, 08:35 PM

For the full and lively discussion in the NEWS forum, please go here:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=233162

Don
(Moderator)

02-06-2014, 03:20 PM	#1
jackastor Wizard Posts: 1,847 Karma: 3212428 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: iphone stanza, kobo touch,ASUS TF300,KOBO GLO, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Mini	Reader Store news..... Just got this email that says Dear Reader Store customer: As you know, our customers always come first, which is why we want to give you the news firsthand about an announcement made today from Sony regarding its plan to close Reader Store in the U.S. and Canada. Although we're sorry to say goodbye to the Reader Store, we're also glad to share with you the new, exciting future for our readers: Reader Store will transfer customers to Toronto-based eReading company, Kobo—an admired eBook seller with a passionate reading community. We strongly believe that this transition will allow you to enjoy a continued high-quality e-reading experience. As a result of this change, we will close Reader Store in the U.S. and Canada on March 20, 2014 at 6 p.m. (EST). So, what's next? You don't have to do anything right now, and you'll be able to re-download your previously purchased eBooks for a limited time. In late March, you will receive a notification from us with a link that will allow you to transfer your library to Kobo. Whether you are new to Kobo or already have an account, you'll be able to transfer your Reader Store eBooks to your Kobo account so you'll continue to have access to them in the future. Plus, any existing Reader Store credits you might still have in your account will transfer to your Kobo account to use at the Kobo Store. And of course, you can continue to use your Sony Reader to read eBooks from Kobo. We are fully committed to helping you through this exciting transition to Kobo. With the Kobo Store, you'll have access to more than 4 million of the world's best books, magazines, comics and kids' titles, all at your fingertips. We want to thank you for being such loyal customers, a part of our reading family, and for your continued support as we work to complete this transition. It has been a pleasure reading with you! Sincerely, The Reader Store Team Click here for frequently asked questions about this communication. If you are not interested in transferring to Kobo, click here to login to your account and opt-out. Your username is this email address, but if you forgot your password, click here. Find out more about Kobo by clicking here. Anyone else who purchased here are going to be impacted. REgards Jack

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02-06-2014, 03:38 PM	#2
Onemack Groupie Posts: 181 Karma: 1160 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tasmania Device: Kindle P/W, Kobo Aura, Kobo Libre 2, Boyue likebook P10	In some ways that may be a good thing, because I might now be able to access the hundreds of books I bought from the Sony US store in 2007/08/09/10, that they suddenly cut me off from because I was living outside the US. The existing US Reader store wont show them in my Library and they did not transfer them to the Aus store, whereas the Kobo store transferred all my purchases from A&R and Bookworld etc. I shall wait and see (not particularly hopeful, but you never know) John

02-06-2014, 08:35 PM	#3
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,391 Karma: 59504381 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	For the full and lively discussion in the NEWS forum, please go here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=233162 Don (Moderator)

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