The Book Seat - Aubergine Purple - The Most Comfortable Way to Read, Hands Free!

We were skeptical but these are awesome (we bought two). I had a lot of questions about it before purchasing, so in this review I try to cover those for you. We have the blue and the purple. The light blue one is similar in color to a light-wash pair of blue jeans. The purple is similar in color to a medium to dark amethyst gemstone. The bottom and back are almost one piece the way the item is filled with beads. It is very lightweight. It is comfortable in your lap in any position. I was surprised that they really do stay in place while you are reading, even for several hours, regardless of how you sit or lie down. They conform to your position and easily readjust if you squirm. If you do not support the back of this it still remains upright as placed. Fatigue is greatly reduced in prolonged reading. The books I used for this were medium to large heavy leather-bound books. This would indicate most of what you would find in a chain bookstore would work well with these. The standard American high school textbooks (in my opinion are extra-large) do fit on the 'seat' but the balance is thrown off. I would not recommend this for extra-large books (but a larger version of this particular item would probably be ideal). In addition to the beads there are three stiff pieces of what appears to be plastic sewn into the front. The method of sewing keeps the plastic in place creating the perfect concave place for a traditional book. They are what keep the depression perfect for the book. I wet mine a bit to see if it was cardboard or paper underneath but it did not get soft, hence the belief it is plastic. The piece of material on the top is a loop to hang it up should you choose to keep it away from your cat ;). The loop is sturdy. The pocket in the back is perfect for a pair of reading glasses. It has a velcro closure. A pair of curved sports sunglasses I have do not fit in that pocket, nor would most modern cell phones. I do not care for using a tablet or iPad with this item. The fit and the balance with flat electronics is poor. The elastic and the button holding an acrylic strip at the bottom is of good quality and easily adjusted. Even with arthritis the button is not too difficult to reposition. Tightening the acrylic strip is what locks in the book and keeps the balance I referred to. The mechanism is quite secure. Overall, excellent design and good quality.

This product is perfect for reading in bed, chair, couch.... The clear "page holder" is the best! Because it's clear you can keep reading the full page. And the page holder is adjustable so no matter what your book thickness is, it will hold it open! The size is perfect too....I didn't want a big table type because they're hard to store. This is the perfect size & lightweight! I bought the purple one and it's pretty much the exact color that is shown in the pics. The only con is the back pocket is too small, but I don't really care about that too much.

It's a good product if you're prepared to DIY it a little. As other reviewers said, it's hilariously too light to hold adult-sized books. I bought a couple of bags of beans (like actual beans) to put inside. When I tried to open the zipper, it was impossible. It was covered under a little flap that I could not get to it despite half an hour of me and my husband trying and using various tools including pliers. Ultimately I had to use a seam ripper to reveal the zipper and then discovered that it had no pull tab. I don't know if this is a design choice or a manufacturing defect but it was a hassle and a half and if you don't own a seam ripper or know what a ladder stitch is, you might be in for a rough time. It was extra dumb because there's actually a whole nother zipper inside the first one so I'm not sure why it had to be like Fort Knox. Anyway, now that it's back together and the proper weight, it works great!

I have chronic pain in my hands and wrists, and hardcover books are sometimes too heavy to be comfortable for long periods of reading. I used to read them at a table so I could lay them flat, but the Book Seat has completely solved that issue. Reclining in a chair, laying in bed, riding in a car, this sturdy holder handles it all. I was afraid that the plexiglass plate at the bottom would make page turning awkward, but as long as you don't have the elastic too tight it swivels out of the way easily. I've used this with paperbacks, hardcover books, my Kindle, even my phone. It holds everything at the perfect angle and is extremely comfortable. It's more lightweight than I thought it would be. In fact when the box arrived I thought there was no way the pillow could possibly be in there 😂 I thought that might affect its stability, but the base is wide enough that it's not going anywhere. The fabric is a soft, durable microsuede type of material. I've been an avid reader for over 20 years and I honestly wish I had something like this from the beginning.

When I realized how lightweight this product was, I thought it would never be able to balance a good sized hardback book. Boy was I wrong! I am reading a 9” x 12” hardback and it sits perfectly on the Book Seat without falling off or without the book seat falling off my lap. It’s also very easy to turn the pages by moving the small plastic bar in front that holds the book in place. It is definitely saving my neck from too much leaning forward!

I received this as a gift for Christmas in 2023. I used it for my Kindle and physical books nearly every night for about a year. It was really great. I loved that I could adjust the page holder and it really kept even some larger physical books fairly secure. It made reading hands free while crocheting or snacking really easy. I really loved it. I loved it until the stitching started to come undone at the seam of the stand and seat and little styrofoam beads began slowly leaking out and going EVERYWHERE and making a terrible mess. It lasted me about a year and a half. I put it in a closet and promised myself that I’d sew it back up when I found time. Six months later I get around to remembering to sew it, because I really miss it. I loved the silly overpriced thing. Anyway, the thickness of the fabric and location of the loose stitching is such a weird angle make the task difficult for my intermediate stitching skills to mend. I’m very sad. It’s a bean bag for my books, kindle, and tablet. I wish it were an easy repair especially since it cost so much to begin with.

my husband is an avid reader and he loves this for holding the book.

I have arthritis and cervical spinal stenosis - causing, at times, excruciating pain down my right arm and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to read books (not a online book reader). Spending hours reading a book has caused me to look for remedies to solve the pain it causes me. Eureka!!! I found the Book Seat! Within 2 DAYS the pain dissipated to a manageable level, and now a week later? My pain is at a level 1-2! It's amazing - I do wish it was more sturdy to accommodate thicker books like the Outlander series but hey you can't have everything (although some folks seem to think so). If you experience pain from arthritis in your neck, cervical spinal stenosis (possibly rotator cuff issues) I recommend giving this silly bean bag looking book holder a try.

I love this product so much! I received it as a gift and also have been gifting them. I love reading in many different positions so this comes in so handy! It's sturdy and soft and holds the pages for you. It's easy to turn pages and houses your open book for you if needed. Perfect for traveling. It's definitely a must for any readers in your life. The color selection is great and delivered on time. I would recommend.

Que es muy cómodo para acomodarse a leer en cualquier posición y viene en colores hermosos

Pour lire, pour ma tablette, écrire, faire dès mot croisées.

Cousin acheté sur recommandation d’une collègue. J’ai des douleurs aux poignets et je ne peux plus tenir un livre en position statique prolongée comme avant. Ce coussin est donc très pratique. Il accommode la plupart des formats de livre bien qu’un peu difficile pour les premières pages des livres de poche, celles-ci ayant tendance à vouloir sortir si elles ne sont pas très bien retenues. Une tablette peut également être installée sur le coussin. L’angle d’inclinaison de la base n’est pas idéal lorsqu’on le pose sur ses genoux et qu’on a les jambes complètement allongées, le livre est alors un peu trop penché vers l’arrière et la lecture en est un peu plus compliquée. C’est réglé dès qu’on redresse les genoux. Toutes les autres positions avec le coussin posé sur un support solide sont convenables. Une fermeture éclair sous le coussin donne accès à l’ouverture par laquelle les mini billes de styromousse ont été introduites dans le coussin. Il est donc possible d’en ajuster la quantité quoique je ne pense pas que ce soit nécessaire, la quantité actuelle me semblant tout à fait suffisante. Cette ouverture est également munie d’une fermeture éclair et il n’y a pas de risque de perte puisque le tissu est fait de suède épais. Il est appréciable d’avoir cette possibilité si les boules finissent par s’écraser. Finalement, une pochette se trouve à l’arrière du coussin. Elle permet de ranger des lunettes, mais elle est trop étroite pour la plupart des téléphones cellulaires actuels. Bien que le livre ne soit plus un poids à soutenir avec le coussin, il faut un peu de temps pour s’habituer à tourner les pages avec le système de rétention. La barre transparente peut aussi faire un peu effet loupe et ça déforme les lettres. Encore là, rien de majeur, juste une petite période d’adaptation. J’ai repris goût à la lecture, c’est l’essentiel! Je suis satisfaite de ce produit que j’utilise depuis quelques semaines maintenant. Je le recommande à tous ceux et celles qui ont des douleurs chroniques dans les membres supérieurs.

I received the product faster than expected, quality of book seat and color is wonderful. I recommend this product.