Bookshop.org, a competitor to Amazon that supports local bookstores, has confirmed progress on integrating with Kobo eReaders, with support expected later this year. This integration was delayed multiple times but now has settled business terms and is moving forward with engineering work. Kobo users currently struggle to buy e-books from local indie shops, and this partnership aims to fix that, allowing users to support local bookstores while enjoying Kobo's e-reader features. Until then, Kobo users can access DRM-free books and library loans, or consider alternative e-readers supporting Bookshop.org's app.
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