KUALA LUMPUR, 10 JUNE 2026 – Father’s Day shopping has a way of circling back to the same familiar suspects: mugs, wallets, socks, watches, or yet another gadget he may or may not use. But for the dad who already has everything, sometimes the most thoughtful gift is more time for the stories, ideas and quiet moments he rarely gets to enjoy.
With Father’s Day taking place on 21 June 2026, Rakuten Kobo is helping gift-givers look beyond the usual presents with a guide made for every kind of reading dad. Whether he is a frequent traveller, a bedtime reader, a history buff, a thriller lover, a lifelong learner, or someone simply trying to carve out a few distraction-free moments at the end of the day, Kobo’s range of eReaders, accessories and eBooks offers a personal, practical and long-lasting way to say thank you.
For The Dad Who Reads, Reflects And Marks Up Every Meaningful Line: Kobo Libra Colour
For dads who love both fiction and non-fiction, the Kobo Libra Colour is a thoughtful pick that goes beyond a standard eReader. With a 7” colour E Ink display, page-turn buttons, glare-free reading, waterproof protection, Bluetooth connectivity, 32GB storage and compatibility with the Kobo Stylus 2, it is made for readers who like to highlight favourite lines, annotate passages, organise thoughts, or keep digital notes.
Perfect for the dad who says he has no time to read, then somehow spends 40 minutes explaining the last book that changed his mind.
For The Dad Who Wants A Light, Compact eReader He Can Bring Anywhere: Kobo Clara Colour
The Kobo Clara Colour is ideal for the dad who is an everyday reader, commuter and a holiday reader. Compact and portable, it features a colour E Ink display, ComfortLight PRO, Dark Mode, waterproof protection, 16GB storage, Bluetooth connectivity and weeks of battery life.
It is a handy companion for fiction, non-fiction, or anything he wants to dip into between meetings, flights, errands and quiet pockets of downtime.
For The Dad Who Loves The Simple Pleasure Of Reading: Kobo Clara BW
Some dads do not need bells and whistles. They just want a good book, a comfortable screen and no distractions. The Kobo Clara BW is a clean, straightforward black-and-white eReader with a glare-free E Ink Carta 1300 HD screen, waterproof protection, ComfortLight PRO, Dark Mode, 16GB storage, Bluetooth connectivity and weeks of battery life.
For The Dad Who Is Always Highlighting, Planning, Or Jotting Down Ideas: Kobo Stylus 2
Paired with the Kobo Libra Colour, the Kobo Stylus 2 adds a more personal layer to the reading experience. Designed for note-taking, planning, journalling and annotating eBooks or PDFs, it comes with a highlighter button, built-in eraser, USB-C charging, colour mark-up support on Kobo Libra Colour and notebook templates.
It is a great add-on for dads who are always learning something new, planning the next project, or underlining the sentence they are definitely going to bring up at dinner.
Readers looking to purchase a Kobo eReader or accessories can conveniently browse and shop for their preferred devices through Kobo’s official store on Lazada here.
And because every great gift deserves an equally great read to go with it, Kobo is giving readers more reason to fill Dad’s digital bookshelf this June. In Malaysia, readers can enjoy 25% off eBooks sitewide during Kobo’s Syok Sale from 16 to 18 June 2026 with the promo code SYOK2606. Exclusions may apply and to find out more, please refer to Kobo’s website for full terms and conditions.
For The Reflective Dad: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
A heartfelt read about life, love, ageing and the lessons that stay with us.
For The Dad Who Loves Thrillers And Page-Turners: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
A smart, gripping sci-fi adventure for dads who enjoy big questions, high stakes and a story that refuses to slow down.
For The History, Business And Big-Ideas Dad: Atomic Habits by James Clear
A practical favourite for dads who love self-improvement, better routines and small changes that make a real difference.
For The Dad Who Needs To Unwind: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
A gentle, moving story for dads who enjoy reflective reads with heart, imagination and emotional warmth.
For The Travel-Loving Dad: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A modern classic for dads who are always dreaming of the next journey, whether across the world or within themselves.
This Father’s Day, skip the gift that gets tucked away in a drawer. Give Dad a library he can carry anywhere, a quiet moment he can return to at any time and a reason to finally say, “I’ll just read one more chapter.”