If you’ve written multiple books in a series, one of the easiest ways to improve discoverability on Kobo is by creating a dedicated series page.
A well-organized series page helps Kobo readers discover your books in the correct order, encourages read-through, and creates a better browsing experience overall. Best of all, setting one up only takes a few minutes.
Whether you’re publishing your first trilogy or managing a long-running series, here’s everything you need to know.
A Kobo series page groups all books in a series together on Kobo, making it easier for Kobo readers to discover, purchase, and read your books in order.
To create one:
A complete series page can improve discoverability, increase read-through rates, and create a better experience for readers.
What Is a Kobo Series Page?
Why Do Kobo Readers Use Series Pages?
How to Create a Series Page on Kobo
Best Practices for Reaching More Kobo Readers
Common Mistakes Authors Make
How Series Pages Improve Book Sales
A Quick Example of Series Optimization
FAQ
Final Thoughts
A Kobo series page is a dedicated landing page that groups all books in a series together.
Instead of readers discovering only a single title, Kobo displays:
For authors, this creates a much smoother reader journey.
Imagine a reader finishes Book 1 and loves it. Without a series page, they may have to manually search for Book 2. With a properly configured series page, Kobo immediately shows them the next book.
That convenience matters.
Research across digital publishing platforms consistently shows that reducing friction increases conversions. The easier you make it for readers to continue, the more likely they are to do so.
Many readers actively seek out series fiction.
Genres that particularly benefit include:
Series pages help Kobo readers:
Nothing frustrates readers faster than accidentally starting with Book 4.
A series page removes confusion and helps readers begin where they should.
Read-through is one of the most powerful revenue drivers available to authors.
If readers enjoy one book, they often buy the next.
Series pages make that next purchase easy.
Readers who enjoy one series frequently explore your other books.
Series organization helps build trust and professionalism around your author brand.
Creating a Kobo series page is straightforward through Kobo Writing Life.
Visit:
https://www.kobo.com/writinglife
Sign in to your author account.
Open the title you want to associate with a series.
Choose the first book whenever possible.
Navigate to your book details.
Locate the series information field.
Enter your series title exactly as you want it displayed.
For example:
Consistency is critical.
Avoid variations like:
Use one version across every title.
Each title should have a numerical position.
Examples:
Or:
This helps Kobo readers understand the reading order immediately.
Review all metadata carefully.
Then save and publish.
Kobo will process the updates and generate your series page.
A series page only works properly when every title is connected.
Double-check:
Creating the page is only the beginning.
The strongest-performing series pages share a few characteristics.
Series branding matters.
Readers should instantly recognize that books belong together.
Look for consistency in:
Strong visual branding improves click-through rates and reader confidence.
Your descriptions should reinforce the series experience.
Consider mentioning:
This creates continuity across the series.
Series numbering errors can hurt discoverability and confuse readers.
Always verify:
before publishing updates.
A Kobo reader who enjoys one series may become a long-term fan.
Make it easy for them to connect with you through:
Owning the reader relationship is invaluable.
This is the most common issue.
Even minor differences can prevent books from grouping correctly.
Without series numbering, readers may not know where to start.
Every title should contain matching series metadata.
Periodically review your catalog.
Publishing platforms occasionally change interfaces, requirements, or display options.
A quick annual audit helps keep everything organized.
Series pages don’t magically generate sales.
What they do is remove obstacles.
Think of them as improving the customer journey.
Without a series page:
Reader discovers Book 1 → Must search manually → May leave
With a series page:
Reader discovers Book 1 → Sees entire series → Continues reading
That difference can have a meaningful impact on read-through rates.
For many successful indie authors, read-through is where profitability happens.
Book 1 attracts the reader.
Books 2, 3, and beyond build the business.
Once your Kobo series page is set up, the next challenge is getting readers there.
That’s one reason series promotions have become increasingly popular with authors. Unlike a traditional promotion that sends readers to a single book page, a series promo can direct readers straight to your series page, allowing them to explore every book in the series from one destination.
Freebooksy’s Series Promotion feature supports direct links to Kobo series pages, helping Kobo readers move seamlessly from discovery to the rest of your catalog. Instead of promoting just Book 1, you’re showcasing the full reading experience and making it easier for readers to continue through your series.
Let’s imagine two mystery authors.
Result:
Readers must do extra work.
Result:
Readers move seamlessly from one title to the next.
While many factors influence sales, Author B creates a significantly better reader experience.
And better reader experiences tend to lead to better outcomes.
Yes.
Even a two-book series benefits from clear organization and reading order.
Absolutely.
You can update your series metadata at any time through Kobo Writing Life.
Changes are usually processed quickly, though timing can vary depending on Kobo’s update schedule.
Yes.
Many authors use numbering such as:
to help readers understand where supplemental content fits.
A series page improves discoverability and makes navigation easier for Kobo readers. While no platform feature guarantees sales, reducing friction can encourage readers to continue through your series.
Creating a Kobo series page is one of the simplest ways to improve your reader experience.
By organizing your books correctly, maintaining consistent metadata, and presenting your series professionally, you make it easier for Kobo readers to discover, enjoy, and continue reading your work.
For indie authors, small discoverability improvements can add up over time. A properly configured series page helps turn a single book purchase into a long-term reading relationship, and that’s where sustainable author growth begins.
Creating a Kobo series page helps readers navigate your books, but getting readers there in the first place is just as important.
That’s where a series promotion can help. Unlike a traditional promo that sends readers to a single title, a series promo introduces readers to your entire series at once, making it easy for readers to continue from Book 1 to Book 2 and beyond.
Freebooksy Series Promotions support direct links to Kobo series pages, helping Kobo readers discover your complete series from a single destination. Combined with a well-organized series page and a strategic Promo Stack, this can increase visibility across your catalog and create a smoother path from discovery to download.
After all, when readers fall in love with Book 1, the best thing you can do is make Book 2 impossible to miss.
Ready to reach more Kobo readers? Schedule a Series Promo or build a Promo Stack to put your entire series in front of engaged readers.