Kobo eReaders gain native StoryGraph sync as Goodreads alternative

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Kobo has introduced a feature allowing users to automatically sync their reading progress directly to StoryGraph, a book-tracking platform seen as a rival to Amazon's Goodreads. The integration enables readers to monitor their books, personal reading statistics, and challenges through StoryGraph without switching between apps manually. This move offers Kobo users a non-Amazon option for managing their reading activity. The update strengthens StoryGraph's position as a credible alternative to Goodreads, which is owned and operated by Amazon.

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