Book Magic Book Clip and Stand (Chrome), Portable, Metal Clip Holds Books Upright, for Reading, for Book Lovers, Made in USA

I bought a Book Magic clip at a going-out-of-business drugstore sale about 10 years ago. I treasured it until it was lost a few years ago. I grieved inconsolably and, pathetically, even tried to make my own. So I am thrilled I was finally able to find a replacement through Amazon.This is a simple yet extremely effective device that holds the pages of your book open without significantly obstructing your view. It works on all sizes of books, soft- and hardback, and--contrary to some book-place-holders--it's a snap to turn pages. It turns your book into a rigid rectangle so that you can lay it on the pillow beside you in bed if you're a side-sleeper, on your torso/chest if you're so inclined, or on your lap on the sofa, etc. Best of all, it fits on the rack of any piece of gym equipment so I've logged/endured many hours on the treadmill while entertained by my latest read. If you reduce the angle of "open-ness" of your book, you can make it stand up on its own. This is handy for a cookbook or manual so that you can keep your hands free.I have had one disappointment. Last week when I thought I was being flirted with on the elliptical machine, I was actually being approached about my Book Magic clip.

The only thing to use to hold the book open while reading

It works pretty well, for hard cover books. I haven’t tried any soft cover ones yet. If the book is really thick, it takes some encouraging.

Helps hold books open. Works pretty well.

I do a lot of research work and often have two or three books open on my desk next to my computer. This book clip is an invaluable tool for helping me quickly and effectively to hold the books open while I type in the quoted material.When engaged in a serious research and writing project, I often take a book with me for lunch when I grab a quick bite to eat. Instead of watching children jump around McDonald's Playland, I open my book, insert my book clip and can read two whole pages while eating. Then I can easily turn the page and re-insert the clip.I have ordered several of these not only because I might have several books open at once, but in case I misplace the book clip. I am so used to it I hate to be without it.They are also fashionable when worn on the ear -- much like those little cell phones that some people wear around. By the way, I am kidding about this. If you wear a book clip around your ear, they may not let you in McDonalds. In fact, I am not sure they would even let you in Burger King. :)

OK, so I'm a paperback reader. I have one of those $4 Fellowes stands which holds the book upright, but doesn't keep the top of the paperback open. I was hoping the Book Magic Book Clip would be the answer. Well, it is and it isn't. Yes, it holds the pages apart and works well in conjunction with the stand. But to turn the page, I have to remove the book from the stand, completely remove the Book Clip, flip the pages, put the book back in the stand, put the Book Clip back on. It's annoying and makes too much work just to read a paperback (and smaller pages equals more page turns). Oh well, off to find another solution to the problem. This isn't it.---1 week later---Now I've used the Book Clip while reading a paperback on the train. Hey, it works. Still a pain to take on and off, but it definitely holds the pages flat. Tired it on a hardback over the weekend, but the hardback I used didn't have a way to slip the Book Clip down the binding, so it was worthless for that. Great for the train, though.

Love this book holder/opener. Use it every day! Don't remove it to turn pages. Just raise up to just above the top edge - turn page - push it back down again. For a hardcover book, squeeze and insert both "legs" between the book and the binding. Works great. For soft cover, have one "leg" outside and over the front cover. Insert the second leg maybe 50-75 pages ahead. Raise holder up to turn page and push down. I read a lot in bed and find it very helpful! I can keep the book open on the right page and hold with one hand. Perfect!

This was exactly what I needed to be able to read physical books on the treadmill rather than just my Kindle. It's easy enough to put in and easy to slide up when it's time to turn the page. The only SLIGHT downside is that it sometimes covers the words, so you may have to adjust when you're reading the top of the page. It would be cool if they came out with a clear version that you could see the words through.