Literature & Book Holders

Cromwell stock book holders in various dimensions and styles to accommodate different books, from popular brands including Qconnect®, Fellowes®, and Kensington®.

Why book holders?

When an individual has hand, arm, shoulder, neck, or other limitations affecting their upper body, book holders or book stands can be helpful for holding a book open or viewing the pages of a text. The purpose of a book stand is to hold open books so that they can be read with one hand. There are many different types of book holders, including ones made from wood or metal that can be leaned against a table, to those with adjustable arms that can fit on desktops and other surfaces. There are also book ends, which are placed at the end of each row to serve as supports to keep books upright.

Considerations when choosing a book holder

Book holder weight- In terms of portability, a book stand's weight matters, as the lighter it is, the easier it is to move around. In bed or on the go, some people like to use a lightweight stand instead of a tabletop stand made of metal which would be heavier.

Book holder material - book stands can be made from metal, wood, or plastic - each material has it's benefits and drawbacks. When not properly secured, metal book stands may damage furniture. Metal book stands last longer, but wood book stands are lighter and easier to move.

FAQs

Can I keep thick books open with a book holder?

Thick books can fit in easily to bookrests but bear in mind that some bookholders have pivot clips that accommodate open books with a maximum thickness. This can depend on the product - be sure to check the description in case this is listed.