• By: OLM Staff

Take a different kind of vacation with Rakuten Kobo’s Libra H2O

Who says you need to hop on a plane to escape into another world? Wether its sandy beaches, midday mimosas and ocean air or cozy blankets and no distractions, your best bet for a great escape is a book.

Did you know that just six minutes of reading can reduce your stress level by 60 per cent? According to a study by Mindlab International, an independent research consultancy based at the University of Sussex, reading relaxes 77 per cent of people — much like a vacation. If only we had known sooner!

For your next “reading vacation”, your best companion is the new Kobo Libra H2O, the latest eReader from Rakuten Kobo. It’s packed with features you’ll love, such as ComfortLight PRO which reduces blue light at night so your sleep won’t be disrupted. It is fully waterproof, so you can read in the bath stress free (bliss!), and can hold up to 6,000 books.

Research shows that reading, in addition to helping relieve stress, also combats mental decline. It lets you to detach from everyday worries and escape into another world of your choosing. Who needs the beach when you can traipse around 1920s London, adventure through Middle Earth, or explore Hogwarts? As the crisp autumn weather kicks in, grab your comfiest blanket, your Kobo, and get your “reading vacation” started.