Publishing on B&N and Kobo at the Same Time—What Authors Need to Know

Question:

Can I publish and sell the same book on Barnes and Noble and also Kobo?

Answer: 

Yes, you can publish and sell the same book on both Barnes & Noble and Kobo—here’s how it works and what to watch out for:

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1️⃣ No Conflict Between B&N and Kobo

• Barnes & Noble Press and Kobo Writing Life are independent platforms.

• Neither requires exclusivity, so you can publish the same eBook or print book on both.

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2️⃣ Exclusive Programs to Watch Out For

• Amazon KDP Select requires exclusivity for eBooks sold through Amazon, but that doesn’t affect B&N or Kobo if you aren’t in KDP Select.

• Just make sure you are not in any program that restricts where your eBook can appear.

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3️⃣ Pricing & Regional Differences

• Kobo and B&N may have different royalty structures and minimum/maximum prices.

• You can sell at different prices on each platform, but it’s best to keep it reasonable so buyers don’t feel cheated.

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4️⃣ Format Considerations

• Barnes & Noble eBooks use EPUB files for Nook devices.

• Kobo eBooks also use EPUB.

• Usually, the same EPUB file can be uploaded to both, but check formatting to ensure it displays correctly on both platforms.

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5️⃣ Print vs eBook

• If you have a print version, you can also sell that through B&N Press and other distributors, but Kobo only handles eBooks.

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✅ Bottom line: There’s no restriction preventing you from selling your book on both Barnes & Noble and Kobo. Just avoid exclusive contracts elsewhere (like KDP Select), check file formatting, and manage pricing carefully.

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