9 Best Reading Gadgets for Adults
So, you have reached midlife. You hopefully have a little more time to yourself! If not, then don’t just put this on your to-do list -make it happen! One of my favorite pastimes has always been reading, so these best reading gadgets for adults are all things that I really want!
If you like reading even a little bit, these are all wonderful choices! This is a great post for those looking to gift a friend or loved one with best reading gadgets for adults.
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9 Best Reading Gadgets for Adults: Gadgets for Book Lovers
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Best Reading Gadgets for Adults:
These best reading gadgets below are for any adult, but especially midlife adults. Laura has arthritis and LOVES her microwavable heating mittens! She uses them all winter.
#1 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Thumb place holder
Do your hands ever get tired of holding the place in a real-life book? Try these tools for holding your book open if you love a traditional book.
Book Page Holder
For the comfort of your thumb!
Bookmark/Weight-Page Holder
This one will hold your book open for you!
#2 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Magnifier with light
Magnification and light make reading easier for everyone.
These will help not only with books, but recipes, notes, and various other smaller print type items.
5X Large LED Page Magnifier
This will lie flat on your book for larger print, and 3 types of light.
5X Dimmable Magnifying Lamp
I see this more for reading recipes, but you never know when this might come in handy!
Mighty Sight LED Magnifying Eyewear
How cool are these? Just put them on and do your thing!
Magnifying Glass
This one is hands free!
#3 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Heated mittens
Are you at your desk a lot? Do your hands get cold?
Personal Electric Desk Hand Heater
This is perfect for your mousepad hand!
#4 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Remote page turner
Staying cozy under a blanket without having to pull a hand out to swipe the ebook page? Yes, please!
Who knew this was a thing?? It's a great device when you need it physically or just want it for ease of reading -like when you don't want to bring your hands out from under the blanket!
Remote Control Page Turner Ring
Keep your hands under the blanket and turn the pages of your e-reader!
#5 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Hands free, hand stand
All of these tools help you to not have to hold on to your book or device.
Hands Free Reading Tablet & Book Holder
This little gadget is really cool! It sets up like a little tripod with hands to clench the device.
Bean Bag Reading Rest
This is a beanbag version of a lap pillow for your device.
Adjustable and Foldable Tablet Stand
Tablet Stand With Storage
This will set on your lap for ease of reading -hands free!
#6 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Book rest
When you have to stop for the night...
Book Place Holder
Keep all your reading items in one place including the page you were on!
#7 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Reading tracker tool
I keep a note in my phone of the books I read, but this is so much cooler!
Reading Journal
Check out this 44 Page Reading Journal
- Track all of your books.
- Take the 20, 50, or 100 book challenge.
- Record your favorite quotes.
- List your “Did not finish” books.
- Keep track of your library books.
- Write your own reviews.
- Fun coloring bookshelf page
#8 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Tips for Kindle usage
There are so many things that will enhance your use of Kindle!
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I need to read this!
#9 Best Reading Gadgets For Adults: Reading light
Light is the most necessary item in my opinion.
Bonus Best Gadgets For a Midlife Reader
So many fun items for your comfort or even just to show that you love reading!
Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
When you're listening to a great book on Audible, these are so comfortable.
Fuzzy Sherpa Wearable Fleece Blanket with Pockets
Is it a shawl? A blanket? Let's call it a shlanket. I got one for me and my mom for Christmas, and it's so comfy!
Personalized Embroidered Corner Bookmark
Super cute personalized bookmarks!
These gadgets are all fun and/or helpful for your reading time! Laura and I (Mel) both love to read, so this was a fun post to put together! Let us know if we have missed any reading gadgets that have helped you!
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