November 28, 2009

Book Buddy

Written by Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

Bookbuddy 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.

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November 29, 2009

2009 Gift Guide and Giveaway

Comments on Book Buddy

November 28, 2009

Karen Medlin @ 2:14 pm

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!

Benita G. @ 4:22 pm

They are beautiful and so functional. If I won, I'd like the gold papillon. Thanks for the possibility.

bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

Linda Kish @ 4:33 pm

These are really nice. And so many to choose from.
I think I would choose the high five in baby blue.

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

Angie @ 4:50 pm

This would be awesome to win! I like the Ruby in Gold trim the best!

karen k @ 5:50 pm

These are beautiful…I like them all!!

Beth C @ 7:50 pm

This would be so handy. I like the Busy Cats.
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

Rita @ 7:56 pm

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.

Lindsay @ Bytes of Memory @ 9:30 pm

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.

Jen @ Happy Little Homemaker @ 9:39 pm

This looks fantastic. Functional AND beautiful!

Melissa Nunley @ 9:52 pm

This is awesome! Great giveaway!

Mary P. @ 9:57 pm

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

Katie @ 10:12 pm

This looks amazing! I'd love one!

whimzie @ 10:23 pm

I like it!

Jen Thomas @ 10:38 pm

Looks like a fun product!

Carrie K. @ 11:06 pm

What a wonderful gift for any book lover! Thanks for hosting another wonderful giveaway.

Just Mom @ 11:25 pm

I've been wanting one of these! Thanks for the great giveaway!

Julie L @ 11:42 pm

I like the Peace Pink

I have never seen these before-great idea

November 29, 2009

Wendy M @ 12:16 am

What a great gift idea. I really like the David Pattern, but they have many that are beautiful.
wmmahaney(at)att(dot)net

katklaw777 @ 1:49 am

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!

Laura @ 8:04 am

High Five Chocolate would be my choice. What a great idea and cool site. Thanks!

Mozi Esmes Mommy @ 10:35 am

Very nice idea! I'd love to win!

janemaritz at yahoo dot com

Julie P. @ 10:46 am

I've been seeing these reviewed all over the book blogosphere and I'm dying to have one of my own.

bookingmama(at)gmail(dot)com

edj @ 11:20 am

Oh so cool! I want one

Peggy Gorman @ 11:35 am

They are all beautiful! I love the Red Papillon . No more dog ears !
Thanks for the lovely giveaway

Johnelle @ 4:20 pm

I'd love to have one of these. It would really be something special!!!

Shari @ 7:47 pm

What a neat idea! And so pretty, too — would love to win one.

sharinlilbit@gmail.com

Carolyn @ 8:09 pm

What fun! I could use it now under my laptop!

corinne @ 8:53 pm

These are beautiful. Thanks!

November 30, 2009

Laureen @ 12:17 am

Stylish and super-useful. I will keep these in mind for myself and my family. Thanks for the chance to win!

Heidi V. @ 12:25 am

I would love one of them for when I'm reading in bed.

Margaret Hull @ 4:35 pm

A great idea for my sister.
Penny

Sharon Walling @ 6:19 pm

WOW!! I would love to win a Book Buddy. What a great giveaway.
Thanks for the chance.

sharon54220@gmail.com

December 1, 2009

Tracy @ 12:23 am

This would make a great gift!

Martha C @ 9:32 pm

I'd love to have this so I can keep my hands warm when I am reading! Don't like cold hands.

Jen @ 11:26 pm

My mom is an avid book book reader and would love this. Fun!

KC @ 11:38 pm

What a wonderful idea.

December 2, 2009

Jen @ 10:24 am

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…

Samantha R @ 12:25 pm

What a great idea!!!

Jaime P @ 4:04 pm

what a great idea, would love to win this

December 3, 2009

joanna reynolds @ 5:19 am

Nice……Please enter me into this great giveaway:) I could use a book buddy!!

Kim Lessig @ 4:12 pm

What a great idea! I have fibromyalgia but I love to read. This would be awesome to have. kimlessig@yahoo.com

susan @ 6:04 pm

I would love this.

Sheri @ 10:37 pm

Wow – this looks really cool!!

December 4, 2009

jennifer O @ 6:10 pm

This is sooo neat!!
jonotary@yahoo.com

December 5, 2009

Samantha D @ 2:51 pm

Beautiful! I'm so smitten with the Woodstock design.

Bonnie M. @ 3:32 pm

Looks very convenient for books -and- laptops. I'd be very happy if I won this thing. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

wakeupangel@gmail.com

Gail @ 4:27 pm

Those look like a great idea!

Mellissa C @ 5:19 pm

This is great idea and gift to give!

honeybeez80@yahoo.com

Diane Baum @ 6:33 pm

Wow-very functional and nice

Jill L @ 11:14 pm

What a wonderful gift idea. I could certainly use one and I know my MIL would love it too.

December 6, 2009

Mary Somerville @ 1:06 am

They are lovely, and useful.Great idea. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kristi C @ 8:25 am

I would love this for myself.

Nancy V @ 8:57 am

Good books are always welcome. Thanks for the contest!

victoria lynch @ 9:33 am

Being a avid reader I just love these!. My favorite is the Tye Dye Peace with Pink Trim.

kathy dunaway @ 11:17 am

My favorite is the Freedom From Pain.I love the butterfly.
Thanks for the giveaway:)

Sherry Early @ 12:57 pm

My mom would enjoy one of these.

Nanci K @ 2:09 pm

What a neat idea.. I would choice the Utopia..great colors.

Alicia @ 5:04 pm

Very cool!

Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<

Gayle Morgan @ 5:34 pm

I love Woodstock design.

Sheila B @ 11:57 pm

I read every night in bed and would love one of these Book Buddys. My favorite is the Floral Sienna . So pretty and functional for those of us with arthritis.

December 7, 2009

Deb K @ 2:47 am

Great gift idea!

Erma @ 6:49 am

This looks awesome.

Diane Westerbeek @ 8:33 am

Time to cuddle and read

Melissa McNicol @ 10:04 am

This looks so cool!

Mary @ 12:14 pm

What a great "comfort!"

Ladytink_534 @ 1:27 pm

I want one of these SO bad. My favorite is the High Five (Baby Blue)

Ellie W @ 1:29 pm

I'm always reading and this would be so useful, as well as pretty. I love the Amneris (Burgundy) one.
thanks for the giveaway.

Kimberly @ 2:33 pm

This would be the perfect Christmas gift for my mother. At 49, she is back in school and finding it much more physically challenging this time around.
kirbycolby at gmail dot com
Thank you!

Susan Ledet @ 4:25 pm

These are great and they have so many designs. I would get either the Floral Sienna or Sage book buddy.

Angela Winesburg @ 5:57 pm

I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!

M.A. @ 6:21 pm

I like the Southampton Book Buddy.

Diane F @ 6:47 pm

What a great idea! I like the High Five (Baby Blue).

Nicole @ 7:40 pm

Oh the High Five (Baby Blue) is so pretty. What a great idea

Katina S. @ 8:08 pm

What a great idea. I woule love this for myself.

Brenda Pittman @ 8:10 pm

I love the choices. I also liked that you could put a laptop on one as well. Thanks for the give away.

Lori Taube @ 9:35 pm

What a great tool this is! I love the Floral Sienna pattern!

Maja Meza @ 10:32 pm

great prize

Jenn H @ 10:38 pm

I like the St. Tropez. I have never seen these before but can completely see what a great find they are. My wrists get tired before I do.

Kellie Conklin @ 11:09 pm

Wow what a great idea. It always drives me crazy when I'm in the middle of a great book and I can't continue reading because my hands hurt from holding it. Plus, they have an awesome selection of patterns! thanks for the giveaway!

Jessica @ 11:38 pm

This is a great idea and would make a great gift for my mom. Thanks

December 8, 2009

Some Lucky Dog @ 12:03 am

This is such a great idea!

Kerri R @ 12:44 am

This is a wonderful idea I would love this for reading of course

Janice @ 12:46 am

I had not heard of the book buddy. It sounds great.

Linda K. @ 12:58 am

I would love to have one of these in Peace Pink.

dawn @ 1:47 am

So many to choose from, these look great.

mightynaynay(at)cs.com

Gianna @ 1:47 am

I love the Mi'Lady fabric

Chrysa @ 1:51 am

Awesome idea! Thanks for the giveaway!

Fionen @ 1:51 am

I have many people on my Christmas shopping list that would love a Book Buddy. The only problem is deciding on a pattern. There are so many great options.

fionen_ftw @ fionen dot com