Do you own "The Bookseat" book holder?

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10 years ago

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They are expensive and I want to know if they are worth it. Does it flop over, hold a book firm? Whats your opinion?

I know its holding a table but its also for books.

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seagrass_gw Cape Cod

10 years ago

I suffered incredible pain in my hands and the long bones in my arms while taking an aromatase inhibitor for breast cancer. I was not able to hold an open book to read. My nephew gifted me one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Hog-Wild-Peeramid-Bookrest-Navy/dp/B0019TGO6U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458860211&sr=8-2&keywords=book+pyramid+pillow

I'm no longer taking that drug, but have come to love the bookrest. It's firm, not floppy. I've washed it and it's come out fine. There are pockets on two sides. I tuck a stylus and a pair of reading glasses into them. I set it on my lap and prop my iPad up on it, as well as books to read. The tablet and the books tilt back. I have developed some arthritis in my hands, and this pillow gives me some relief.

I think I would prefer it to the "book-seat" you posted. The people I have given them to love them.

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moonie_57 (8 NC)
10 years ago
Other than the obvious, what is the purpose? Do you sit it on your lap? Can you bend the back of the holder to tilt the book back?
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10 years ago
I wanted it for reading in bed. Nothing has worked for me so far.

I found another one on ebay I like but its pricey also with postage from AU and its homemade. I wish I could figure out the pattern to make it myself.
socks
10 years ago
I never knew such things existed. It's awkward to read in bed with the ipad, which is heavy to me. It seems the pyramid style would work better with regular books because with the Bookseat the plastic band on the front makes it difficult to turn the pages. Not sure it's easy on the pyramid style, but at least I don't think it has a plastic piece. I might get the pyramid style. Thanks for sharing this, Joann.
seagrass_gw Cape Cod
10 years ago
Hi, JoAnn - this link may instruct you on making your own

https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2012/12/29/ipad-stand-tutorial/
seagrass_gw Cape Cod
10 years ago
socks - no problem turning pages of a real book with the pyramid as the book does not nestle down in the crevice. It rests on the rolled border. My tablet does, but it's stable and not an issue.
satine_gw
10 years ago
I have the pyramid type that my sister gave me for Christmas. I like to use it when reading in bed.
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10 years ago
I tried making that one Seagrass and it was a flop. I know I did something wrong. I am making a pattern for the zebra striped one shown above now, I hope it will work. The lady said it was filled with bean bag beans.
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10 years ago
Well I spent the day making one, I haven't used it yet but it does hold a book so it should be fine. Its not perfect but a good start.
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10 years ago
It worked just great! I even have ideas to improve the pattern. Now to find some bean bag beans.
socks
10 years ago
JoAnn...you are GOOD!!! I love the denim on the sides too. Did you recycle jeans?
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seagrass_gw Cape Cod
10 years ago
Wow! That looks great. Love the pocket on the side.
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10 years ago
Yes, they were old jeans. I am using the pocket for a book mark. It works for glasses too! I just ordered some bean bag beans for the next one. If it turns out well its going on eBay. I am happy not to have spent almost $40 to buy it on amazon!
socks
10 years ago
I'm fascinated that you managed to do that, JoAnn! What did you fill it with, regular soup beans would be a little heavy, right? I think you outdid the ones on Amazon!
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10 years ago
I used 2 bags of beans in the bottom (still in the bag) and poly-fill in the top part. Its not heavy at all. I even used a pool noodle for the roll part. :^D I think I like it better then the bookseat I almost bought.
pammyfay
10 years ago
Do you put it on a table when reading? Or on your lap while reading in bed? Can't really guess how large this is to figure that out!
FlamingO in AR
10 years ago
Looks great! I made a small one a long time ago for my ereader and someone else made me one for my iPad, a bigger one. You could also fill them with ground up walnut shells that you can get at the pet store if you want weight and heft. Those are also good for pincushions. I've seen patterns for these on Etsy. I'm sure they are on Craftsy, too.
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cheryl_okla
10 years ago
Wow you are talented! I love it and want one too! You should be so proud of that!!
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10 years ago
Pammyfay, I use it in bed while I lay on my side. It is 9" high x 9" x 8" wide. It can be used on your lap or a table too. I just haven't done it yet. I think it needs a second pocket. My glasses filled the first one.

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