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Buy your digital book

We’ve partnered with Kobo to bring ebooks and audiobooks into the Indigo experience.

Buy ebooks and audiobooks on indigo.ca alongside your other purchases. It works just like ordering a physical book — same cart, same checkout, same plum points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Once you have synced your Indigo account with your Kobo account, your audiobooks or eBook purchases will automatically appear in your Kobo digital library on your Kobo eReader or Rakuten Kobo app. Click here to learn more about linking your accounts. 
  • After completing your purchase, you will also receive a link to access your digital file in your receipt from Indigo. The link will open the eBook or audiobook in your Kobo account on your Rakuten Kobo app or eReader.
  • Yes, you will require a Kobo account to access your digital books. Your Indigo purchase will connect via Kobo to sync it.  You can create a Kobo account by signing up directly on your Kobo eReader purchased from Indigo or from buying an eBook or audiobook from Indigo.ca 
  • If you already have a Kobo account, just log into your account and start reading or listening to your eBook or audiobook on the Rakuten Kobo App or Kobo eReader.
  • If you do not have an online Indigo account you can sign up here.
  • Sign up or sign into your Kobo eReader to starting reading or listening directly on your Kobo eReader
  • If you do not have a Kobo eReader, but have purchased your content from Indigo.ca please click here to download in the App Store for iOS or the Google Play store for Android.
  • No, your digital books purchased from Kobo will only be available via the Kobo app, eReaders and Kobo Web Reader. Kobo devices can only support Kobo ePub files.



  • Yes, you can pre-order ebooks and audiobooks. They will become available on their release date to your Kobo digital library.
  • You can check on your pre-order, by following the steps below:
  1. Sign in to your Kobo account.
  2. Click My Account at the top right of the page.
  3. Click Purchase History.
  4. Under Pre-Orders at the bottom of the page, you’ll see any books you’ve pre-ordered.
  • Digital books are currently delivered to the account they are purchased under. Customers may purchase Indigo gift cards for their recipient to purchase digital books.
  • Yes. Users may listen to their audiobooks via the Rakuten Kobo mobile app.
  • Kobo eReaders with Bluetooth connectivity (e.g. Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Clara Colour, Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Elipsa 2E) are compatible for audiobooks!
  • Audiobooks currently cannot be listened to via the Rakuten Kobo desktop app
  • Yes, Indigo gift cards may be used as payment when purchasing digital books on Indigo.ca. Kobo gift cards cannot be used on Indigo for purchase of digital books.
  • Currently, Indigo does not offer a monthly subscription for audiobooks.
  • Kobo eBooks and audiobooks purchased through indigo.ca are non-returnable/non-refundable.
  • Yes, you can earn plum points on eBook or audiobook purchases. You can now earn points on Kobo eReaders and accessories.
  • Plum Points cannot be redeemed for eBooks or audiobooks. Digital products are not eligible for plum discounts (including birthday discounts and the plum PLUS everyday discount).

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Digital reading makes it easier than ever to enjoy the books you love. With eBooks, you can carry an entire library on your phone, tablet, or e-reader. You can adjust font sizes, highlight passages, look up words instantly, and pick up right where you left off on any device. Audiobooks bring stories to life through professional narration, so you can listen during your commute, while exercising, or as you unwind at the end of the day.

Whether you're exploring bestselling fiction, gripping mysteries, inspiring biographies, practical self-help, or children's books, our digital collection has something for every reader. Download titles for offline reading, try a sample before you commit, and switch easily between reading and listening. eBooks and audiobooks are also a great fit for readers who benefit from accessibility features like adjustable text, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and variable playback speed.

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