Holiday Gift Ideas ~ Reading Accessories

Earlier this year I wrote my favorite new reading accessory – my Book Buddy.  The Book Buddy isn’t the only reading accessory provided by Reading Comfort.  So, when Mandy offered me the opportunity to try out some other their other treasures, I didn’t think twice.  What arrived in the mail was a Trade Paperback size book cover and a paperweight.

The paperweight is so elegant.  The one that I have is made with Red Papillion fabric, similar to the one pictured to the left.  I enjoy just holding it, but it is quite useful as well.  I don’t have books that I’ve been reading that I’ve needed a weight to hold the pages open.  I use mine at work to keep my To Do List papers from getting mixed up.  I get a lot of compliments on it.  I think it would be really helpful to those who like to cook or have hobbies that require following patterns or instructions while your hands are busy.  At just under $7.00, it is an inexpensive gift that can really add a spark to a reader’s life.

I have also love my book cover.  Mine has a beautiful Oriental pattern.  I can’t remember the name of the pattern, but I absolutely adore the way it looks.  It makes your book feel so cozy beneath the quilted cover.  It also comes with a bookmark, making it so convenient.  I like how it saves the covers of my Trade Paperbacks.  They often take a pounding in my purse and in my car.  It also makes for a more pleasant reading experience at doctor’s offices.  It’s not that I mind sharing what I read with others, but one of the nice things about needing to see the doctor is sneaking in some extra reading time.  My book cover gives me the privacy I need to keep that reading time to myself.

Although my book cover is Trade Paperback size, they come in three sizes – one for Hardcovers and the third for Mass Market books.  This picture is from Reading Comfort’s website showing the three sizes in their lovely Diamonds pattern.   The Mass Market size cover sells for just under $8.00.  If you select a larger size, it’s just an addition dollar for Trade and an additional $2.0o for the Hardcover size.  You can also buy them as a set of three, so all book types are covered.

One thing I found with my book cover is that the embellishments should be handled with care.  I love the button on the front, but my 5-year-old did, too.  She thought it was a Chuck E Cheese coin and it came off when she pulled on it.  I pulled out my hot glue gun and it was soon as good as new.

If you’re looking for useful and beautiful gifts for readers on your list, I would suggest taking a look at Reading Comfort.  If you are the reader, why not do a little window shopping now.  It would be a fun way to spend some of your holiday money without having to brave the traffic and the crazy shoppers.