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Kobo is once again raising the price of its e-readers.

Following price hikes in 2023 and last year, the Kobo Clara BW is now $159.99 (up from $139.99,) the Kobo Libra Colour is now $259.99 (up from $229.99), and the Kobo Clara Colour is now $179.99 (up from $159.99). When first released the Clara BW was $129.99, the Libra Colour was $219.99, and the Clara Colour was $149.99.

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