CURATED GIFT LIST
Gifts for Readers
Useful reading upgrades for bedtime readers, annotators, e-reader devotees and people whose to-be-read pile is already furniture.
Better reading light
Better reading light
Best clip-on light
Glocusent 26 LED Rechargeable Book Light
A rechargeable clip-on light with broad, adjustable illumination.
Under $25 · about $16 CAD
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Best hands-free light
Glocusent Bendable Neck Reading Light
A hands-free rechargeable neck light with adjustable colour and brightness.
Under $50 · about $26 CAD
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Best under $25
Glocusent Full-Page Rechargeable Book Light
A compact rechargeable lamp designed to spread light across a full page.
Under $25 · about $15 CAD
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Hands-free reading
Best for heavy books
Large Bamboo Adjustable Book Stand
An extra-large adjustable bamboo stand for heavy books and hands-free reading.
Under $50 · about $28 CAD
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Best lap stand
AboveTEK Cushioned Bamboo Reading Stand
A bamboo book stand mounted on a soft lap cushion with storage.
$50–$100 · about $59 CAD
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Small reading tools
Best tiny gift
TILISMA Walnut Thumb Page Holder
A smooth walnut thumb holder that keeps a book open one-handed.
Under $25 · about $14 CAD
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Annotation & tracking
Best for precise annotators
Binxus Book Darts Line Markers
A reusable set of slim metal line markers for passages worth finding again.
Under $25 · about $13 CAD
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Best reading journal
Moleskine Books Passion Journal
A purpose-built journal for recording books, notes and reading memories.
Under $50 · about $34 CAD
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Best structured tracker
Reading Journal with 52 Reviews
A structured reading journal with space to review a year of books.
Under $50 · about $29 CAD
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E-reader upgrades
Best e-reader convenience
DATAFY Case-Friendly E-Reader Page Turner
A clip-on remote page turner for compatible Kindle, Kobo and tablet setups.
Under $25 · about $20 CAD
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Best soft tablet stand
KDD Foldable Tablet and E-Reader Pillow
A soft, multi-angle lap stand with a pocket and stylus mount.
Under $50 · about $36 CAD
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Personal library
Best personalized gift
Custom Library Book Embosser and Stamp
A personalized library mark offered in multiple designs and ink colours.
Under $25 · about $22 CAD
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Best book protection
The Reader Tarot-Inspired Book Sleeve
A zippered fabric book sleeve with a gothic tarot-reader design.
Under $25 · about $16 CAD
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Comfortable reading
Best reading splurge
HUMANCOZY Reading Pillow Stand with Light
A substantial hands-free book pillow with an integrated adjustable reading light.
$50–$100 · about $89 CAD
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Best bed-reading support
Cooloo8 Memory Foam Reading Pillow
A large lap-and-arm support pillow for reading, working or gaming in bed.
$50–$100 · about $80 CAD
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Film & visual culture
Best illustrated horror history
The Art of Horror Movies: An Illustrated History
A substantial illustrated history of horror-movie art.
$50–$100 · about $59 CAD
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