Free Kobo eBook

moolyn · 12-20-2011, 04:52 PM

This apology offer is probably going out to all registered Kobo owners:

http://www.kobobooks.com/lists/Choos...dec16apologyCA

Offer Expires: January 4th, 2012

What to choose?

I have all of the Gabaldon series, enjoyed Eckhard Tolle's "A New Earth" and watched "The Blind Side".

"Matterhorn", "The Glitter Scene" and "The Girl Who Fell to the Earth" sound promising.

Any recommendations?

Thanks, Kobo!

kiwipippa · 12-20-2011, 08:44 PM

Not here in New Zealand, the link goes to a list of about 10 books, none of which are free. What's the apology for?

PeterT · 12-20-2011, 08:45 PM

Kiwi; the books don't look free to me either!

The Terminator · 12-20-2011, 08:52 PM

Yeah they all have prices.

SF&F Reader · 12-20-2011, 09:23 PM

I'm just guessing here, since I haven't got the e-mail yet, but I think you have to enter the discount code. . . dec16apologyCA (I think)

moolyn · 12-20-2011, 09:55 PM

The apology is for poor service.

The email came with a code that you use so that the book is free. I originally posted my code then removed it, in case it was for one use. If anyone can help me choose a book, I'd be glad to post it again so others can try it too.

Bookpossum · 12-20-2011, 11:20 PM

I just tried getting a book with that code, but was told it is invalid. Maybe it's only for certain countries and doesn't apply in Oz?

SF&F Reader · 12-20-2011, 11:23 PM

Yeah, I was just extrapolating from the url you posted. Didn't work.

I'm thinking of getting The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells. Nothing on the list is on my wishlist, but a favourite author of mine had recommended that one a while back.

Of course, they haven't sent me an apology yet. . .

taming · 12-21-2011, 04:07 AM

It could be that this email with a one time use code went out only to people who had open/feared lost tickets during the worst of the customer care debacle. I had one of those

and appreciated getting a free book, for sure.

treadlightly · 12-21-2011, 08:18 AM

I enjoyed "Dime Store Magic" by Kelley Armstrong.

moolyn · 12-21-2011, 09:04 AM

I just tried using the code I received and discovered that it had already been used. Guess I didn't remove it from my original post soon enough!

Oh well, I didn't have any major issues that couldn't be solved by the helpful people here on MobileRead so can't say I really deserved a free book anyway.

When I posted I assumed that this offer was going out to everyone and didn't mean to make people feel left out. Sorry!

yhamm · 12-21-2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF&F Reader

Yeah, I was just extrapolating from the url you posted. Didn't work.

I'm thinking of getting The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells. Nothing on the list is on my wishlist, but a favourite author of mine had recommended that one a while back.

Of course, they haven't sent me an apology yet. . .

As an aside... The Cloud Roads is currently free at amazon
http://www.amazon.com/The-Cloud-Road...4480737&sr=1-1

No affliation, I just copied the link from the page.

SF&F Reader · 12-21-2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the link. I guess I won't be getting an apology code from Kobo, but I'm okay with that. I thought maybe this was an apology for not including us early adopters in the free book of the month club. But if this is for poor Customer Support, well I haven't dealt directly with them, just posted my woes here.

Lordvic · 12-21-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moolyn

The apology is for poor service.

The email came with a code that you use so that the book is free. I originally posted my code then removed it, in case it was for one use. If anyone can help me choose a book, I'd be glad to post it again so others can try it too.

too bad i dont actually have a kobo device anymore to take advantage of this.

Irunsjh · 12-21-2011, 12:14 PM

Hey I had not so great service when we had KOBO had the major issue a while back, and I did not get one of these codes.

12-20-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
moolyn Rookie eBookie Posts: 78 Karma: 1720 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Device: iPod Touch, Kobo Touch, iPad3	Free Kobo eBook This apology offer is probably going out to all registered Kobo owners: http://www.kobobooks.com/lists/Choos...dec16apologyCA Offer Expires: January 4th, 2012 What to choose? I have all of the Gabaldon series, enjoyed Eckhard Tolle's "A New Earth" and watched "The Blind Side". "Matterhorn", "The Glitter Scene" and "The Girl Who Fell to the Earth" sound promising. Any recommendations? Thanks, Kobo! Last edited by moolyn; 12-20-2011 at 05:10 PM. Reason: I just removed my code in case it's a one use offer!

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kiwipippa Fanatic Posts: 578 Karma: 613022 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: kobo glo, kobo touch (dead), kindle touch, android phone	Not here in New Zealand, the link goes to a list of about 10 books, none of which are free. What's the apology for?

12-20-2011, 08:45 PM	#3
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,512 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Kiwi; the books don't look free to me either!

12-20-2011, 08:52 PM	#4
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Yeah they all have prices.

12-20-2011, 09:23 PM	#5
SF&F Reader Groupie Posts: 150 Karma: 100855 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Blackberry Playbook, Samsung Galaxy SII HD LTE	I'm just guessing here, since I haven't got the e-mail yet, but I think you have to enter the discount code. . . dec16apologyCA (I think)

12-20-2011, 09:55 PM	#6
moolyn Rookie eBookie Posts: 78 Karma: 1720 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Device: iPod Touch, Kobo Touch, iPad3	The apology is for poor service. The email came with a code that you use so that the book is free. I originally posted my code then removed it, in case it was for one use. If anyone can help me choose a book, I'd be glad to post it again so others can try it too.

12-20-2011, 11:20 PM	#7
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	I just tried getting a book with that code, but was told it is invalid. Maybe it's only for certain countries and doesn't apply in Oz?

12-20-2011, 11:23 PM	#8
SF&F Reader Groupie Posts: 150 Karma: 100855 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Blackberry Playbook, Samsung Galaxy SII HD LTE	Yeah, I was just extrapolating from the url you posted. Didn't work. I'm thinking of getting The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells. Nothing on the list is on my wishlist, but a favourite author of mine had recommended that one a while back. Of course, they haven't sent me an apology yet. . .

12-21-2011, 04:07 AM	#9
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	It could be that this email with a one time use code went out only to people who had open/feared lost tickets during the worst of the customer care debacle. I had one of those and appreciated getting a free book, for sure.

12-21-2011, 08:18 AM	#10
treadlightly Wizard Posts: 1,370 Karma: 6957792 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Device: Kobo H2O	I enjoyed "Dime Store Magic" by Kelley Armstrong.

12-21-2011, 09:04 AM	#11
moolyn Rookie eBookie Posts: 78 Karma: 1720 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Device: iPod Touch, Kobo Touch, iPad3	I just tried using the code I received and discovered that it had already been used. Guess I didn't remove it from my original post soon enough! Oh well, I didn't have any major issues that couldn't be solved by the helpful people here on MobileRead so can't say I really deserved a free book anyway. When I posted I assumed that this offer was going out to everyone and didn't mean to make people feel left out. Sorry!

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12-21-2011, 11:51 AM	#13
SF&F Reader Groupie Posts: 150 Karma: 100855 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Blackberry Playbook, Samsung Galaxy SII HD LTE	Thanks for the link. I guess I won't be getting an apology code from Kobo, but I'm okay with that. I thought maybe this was an apology for not including us early adopters in the free book of the month club. But if this is for poor Customer Support, well I haven't dealt directly with them, just posted my woes here.

12-21-2011, 12:14 PM	#15
Irunsjh Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kobo	Hey I had not so great service when we had KOBO had the major issue a while back, and I did not get one of these codes.