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TechCrunch Jul 6, 2026 at 18:12 Startups Rising Hot

Amazon competitor Bookshop.org says Kobo eReader support will happen this year after all

Bookship.org seemed to delay this anticipated partnership again, but tells TechCrunch that it has settled business terms and is working on integration.

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