Kobo in Conversation
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 188
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: Canada
Instagram: 171.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
kobo-pr@mail.rakuten.com
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Host
Michael Tamblyn - President and CEO of Rakuten Kobo, the digital bookseller and eReader company.
Nathan Maharaj - Rakuten Kobo executive and co-host focused on conversations with authors and figures from the book business.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Nadia Odunayo - The Origins And Future Of The Storygraph, Social Reading, And Ways Readers Track Their Books.
Anita Rau Badami - The Origins Of The Central Character In Asha In Her Garden, Her Childhood In Bangalore, And The Novel's Themes Of Family And Displacement.
David Baerwald - Writing Historical Fiction, The World Wars, Chemistry, War, And Developing The Novel's Central Character.
Karma Brown - Christmas Romance, The Authors' Collaborations During The Covid-19 Era, And Writing Under The Pen Names Kristine Winters And Maggie Knox.
Marissa Stapley - Christmas Romance, The Authors' Collaborations During The Covid-19 Era, And Writing Under The Pen Names Julia Mckay And Maggie Knox.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Audrey Niffenegger on the Kobo Writing Life podcast
October 07, 2026
This bonus episode comes courtesy of our friends at the Kobo Writing Life Podcast. Co-hosts Vanessa Salemi and Laura Granger interviewed Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife and the long-awaited sequel: Life Out of Order. That's a book that came up a couple weeks ago in another bonus episode we had with Deandra Lalonde, all about the biggest books coming out this fall 2026 season. If you're a writer looking for tips on developing your craft and growing your self-publishing...
Jamaluddin Aram on writing beyond lines of division
September 30, 2026
Nathan Maharaj spoke with Jamaluddin Aram, 2024 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize-winner and author of the novel Nothing Good Happens in Wazirabad on Wednesday about his new collection of essays called The Blood of Things: A Love Letter to Afghanistan. Jamaluddin Aram on writing beyond lines of division
Kobo's big fall 2026 books round up!
September 23, 2026
Producer and Kobo in Conversation co-host Nathan Maharaj enlisted the help of Kobo's Deandra Lalonde to guide readers through this overwhelming fall 2026 season of new books. Here are all the books Deandra and Nathan covered in this episode. Series A Court of Splintered Harmony - Sarah J. Maas Threshing Day - Rebecca Yarros Dead Beat - Leigh Bardugo Victorious - VE Schwab Literary The Disappearers - Marlon James Ply - Hernan Diaz Partita - Barbara Kingsolver American Hagwon - Min Jin Lee T...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Kobo in Conversation?
Kobo in Conversation is hosted by Michael Tamblyn and Nathan Maharaj. Its publicly listed email is kobo-pr@mail.rakuten.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Kobo in Conversation?
The publicly listed email for Kobo in Conversation: kobo-pr@mail.rakuten.com.
How many listeners does Kobo in Conversation have?
Podseeker estimates Kobo in Conversation reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Kobo in Conversation?
Kobo in Conversation typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published novelists, nonfiction authors, and book-industry leaders with a substantial new title, distinctive subject expertise, or a compelling writing career. Common among recent guests: Award-winning or bestselling books; Major publishing credits; National or international literary recognition. Recent guests include Nadia Odunayo, Anita Rau Badami, and David Baerwald.
How hard is it to get booked on Kobo in Conversation?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Kobo in Conversation cover?
Recent episodes cover Authors, Literature, Publishing, Writing, and Reading. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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