Last month I saw a review for a Lap Blanket from a company called Reading Comfort on S. Krishna’s Books blog. In that review, she linked to her review of the Book Buddy.
I thought that kind of product would be perfect for inclusion here in the Gift Guide, so I contacted them and asked for a donation, and I’m happy to announce that they agreed.
While I did not receive a sample to review myself, I was sold by S. Krishna’s review.
I can think of so many people who might enjoy a gift such as this: Your book-loving girlfriends or mom or aunt, not to mention your daughter.
This video shows exactly how it works and how it might be especially useful for hands-free reading (especially for those with arthritis or other issues that affect their motor skills). This immediately makes me think “Grandparent gift!”
You can also add an acrylic top, which turns it into a nice work surface for your laptop, which brings to mind “College Student” (or book review site editor, ahem).
They offer many patterns, from bright and whimsical, to classically elegant — sure to fit any decor.
Reading Comfort offers other nifty accessories such as elastic bookmarks and bookweights.
Use the discount code “blogger” at checkout to save 15% on all orders at
Reading Comfort through 2009.
As part of our Gift Guide Giveaway, one reader can can choose his or her Book Buddy of choice from the Reading Comfort site (U.S. residents only). Leave a comment here to enter.
This Giveaway is CLOSED.
Entries will be closed on December 8, and we will announce the winners on December 9. Please watch your email and check the site for your name, so that we can collect your shipping information and you can get your gift by Christmas.
Be sure you’ve entered all the giveaways in our 2009 Gift Guide and Giveaway event.
Books have always been buddies in Jennifer Donovan’s house. Read about her life and family at Snapshot.
What a great Idea!, I find myself losing my place when I stop and drink a little ice tea while reading.There are lots of beautiful patterns to choose from. Thank You!
They are beautiful and so functional. If I won, I’d like the gold papillon. Thanks for the possibility.
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These are really nice. And so many to choose from.
I think I would choose the high five in baby blue.
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This would be awesome to win! I like the Ruby in Gold trim the best!
These are beautiful…I like them all!!
This would be so handy. I like the Busy Cats.
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These look to be so practical as well as beautiful.
All are very attractive. My favorite is Mi Lady.
I can think of three that I will get as gifts.
This would be such a fun gift to give! I would think it would be really helpful for a new mom as well that has their hands full holding a baby.
This looks fantastic. Functional AND beautiful!
This is awesome! Great giveaway!
What a neat idea! I assure you this would get a lot of use in my house! So many pretty designs to pick from, but if I had to pick just one, it would be Indian Summer.
mary_phelan at verizon dot net
This looks amazing! I’d love one!
I like it!
Looks like a fun product!
What a wonderful gift for any book lover! Thanks for hosting another wonderful giveaway.
I’ve been wanting one of these! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I like the Peace Pink 🙂
I have never seen these before-great idea
What a great gift idea. I really like the David Pattern, but they have many that are beautiful.
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This is a great idea. I can think of a 100 people to gift it to. I like the pattern called Cosmic Circles. Peace is cool and all the cat ones too. katklaw777 at yahoo dot com Great giveaway, thanks!
High Five Chocolate would be my choice. What a great idea and cool site. Thanks!
Very nice idea! I’d love to win!
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
I’ve been seeing these reviewed all over the book blogosphere and I’m dying to have one of my own.
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Oh so cool! I want one 🙂
They are all beautiful! I love the Red Papillon . No more dog ears !
Thanks for the lovely giveaway
I’d love to have one of these. It would really be something special!!!
What a neat idea! And so pretty, too — would love to win one.
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What fun! I could use it now under my laptop!
These are beautiful. Thanks!
Stylish and super-useful. I will keep these in mind for myself and my family. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love one of them for when I’m reading in bed.
A great idea for my sister.
Penny
WOW!! I would love to win a Book Buddy. What a great giveaway.
Thanks for the chance.
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This would make a great gift!
I’d love to have this so I can keep my hands warm when I am reading! Don’t like cold hands.
My mom is an avid book book reader and would love this. Fun!
What a wonderful idea.
Please enter me! Looks like it would be very comfy to read with, and so many beautiful fabrics! I like Utopia the best I think… Next I need a tool to read handsfree on the treadmill…
What a great idea!!!
what a great idea, would love to win this
Nice……Please enter me into this great giveaway:) I could use a book buddy!!
What a great idea! I have fibromyalgia but I love to read. This would be awesome to have. [email protected]
I would love this.
Wow – this looks really cool!!
This is sooo neat!!
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Beautiful! I’m so smitten with the Woodstock design.
Looks very convenient for books -and- laptops. I’d be very happy if I won this thing. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. 😀
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Those look like a great idea!
This is great idea and gift to give!
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Wow-very functional and nice