17 december

Another, but completely different kind of book lamp that I happened across at Uncommon Goods. (I featured a book lamp on the 9th)

Book Rest Lamp

If you feel right at home in a good book, then this is the lamp for you! Designed with the simple, geometric outline of a house, the lamp's low-heat internal CFL bulb provides your favorite reading spot with a warm glow. When you have to tear yourself away from your book, simply lay it face down on the lamp and it becomes a literary rooftop--and instant night light. Not only does it save your page, but it playfully incorporates your love of reading right into your room’s decor.

14 december

Know someone who likes to read in bed?

Reading Wedge Pillow

I have to admit that I love The Company Store. Their stuff is really high quality and they often offer their linens in fun prints.

People who read in bed will love their reading wedge pillow (I have a large-sized one with a lime green cover). As an added bonus the pillow (oriented with tall side on the bottom) is great for elevating your head for sleep when you are sick.

9 december

I discovered Etsy seller, Typewriter Boneyard, when one of his book lamps was featured on Etsy's front page. I was charmed. The best thing about these is that the bottoms of each are flat so you can put it on top of a pile of books if you wish. I imagine one of these on my bedside stand.

Hardback Book Lamp

I particularly like the one pictured (The Nymph and the Lamp) because of the combination of the round knob-like bulb and the door fittings.

8 december

I bought my mom something like this a few years ago and she uses it all the time.

umbra aquala bathtub caddy

The ultimate accessory for rest and relaxation. Made from bamboo, a highly renewable resource, this expandable bathtub caddy has a built in wine glass holder and fold away book support.

umbra is sold all over. You can get this at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond (link it to a slightly different version), Macy's, and tons of other places.

5 december

I discovered this item when it was mentioned as a gift idea for knitters in a newsletter from Y2Knit. It might be a good gift for the reader in your life as well, particularly if they like to read in bed or while traveling.

eGear LED Ear Light

The eGear LED Ear Light weighs only one ounce and fits snugly behind your ear, illuminating your work or your reading without disturbing others. The angle of the beam adjusts easily so that you can point the light where it's needed. Energy-efficient LEDs are unbreakable and don't need replacing. Two lithium cell batteries provide approximately 16 hours of light and are easy to replace when needed. The light can be easily and comfortably worn even when wearing eyeglasses.

You can get it from Y2Knit, as well as quite a number of other places (according to Google) including Amazon, Essential Gear, and REI.

cool bookrest

The "Peeramid"

I had never seen these before my trip to Cleveland earlier this month. It's the neatest thing: a cross between a pillow and a bookrest. I was so intrigued that I had to buy one (I got the orange suede, though I was pretty close to picking up the one pictured here).

Now that I've tested it out, I can say that it's especially good for hardcover books and that the tassel makes a great cat toy.

I'm definitely gettting one for my mom for Christmas... it's "the perfect gift for a nomadic reader" (the tag says something along those lines).

Go to the Peeramid website to learn more about this unique bookrest.