Gear that makes the reading better.
These are a few of my own favourites — the things I actually reach for when I'm reading on the road, from clip-on lights for night trains to stands that hold your book open on a café table. Every one is here because I like it, not because of commission. Links go to Amazon; buying through them supports Pangolin Pages at no extra cost to you.
Reading lights
For hostel bunks, night trains and not-waking-your-partner.
Gritin clip-on reading light
Rechargeable, eye-caring warm light with 3 colour modes and adjustable brightness — clips to the cover for night trains and hostel bunks.
View on AmazonNeck reading light
Hands-free light that rests on your shoulders with adjustable, bendable arms — perfect for flights and reading in bed.
View on AmazonFlat book light
Slim, rechargeable page light that lies flat across the book for even, glare-free reading anywhere.
View on AmazonBook-nook fairy lights
Soft battery-powered string lights to warm up your reading corner — cosy ambience for the long winter reads.
View on AmazonWooden book lamp
A warm wood-effect lamp for the bedside or reading nook — gentle, eye-friendly light for winding down with a book.
View on AmazonBook stands & holders
Read hands-free over breakfast, on a train tray, or while you cook a local recipe.
Foldable book stand
Adjustable, portable stand that folds flat for the suitcase — holds paperbacks, cookbooks or a tablet hands-free.
View on AmazonThumb page-holder
Handmade walnut ring that holds a paperback open one-handed. Featherweight and pocketable.
View on AmazonBook weight & page holder
Weighted holder that keeps a book flat and open on the table so both hands stay free.
View on AmazonLap bean bag book stand
Ultra-soft bean-bag cushion stand that props your book or tablet at the perfect angle for reading in bed or on the sofa.
View on AmazonE-readers & covers
A whole destination's shelf in your pocket — plus the bits that protect it.
Kindle (2024)
Glare-free e-ink screen, weeks of battery and hundreds of books in your pocket — ideal for travelling light.
View on AmazonWaterproof e-reader pouch
Universal dry pouch (fits Kindle, Paperwhite, PocketBook and more) for poolside and beach reading.
View on AmazonTravel power bank
Slim, flight-safe power bank with a built-in cable to keep your e-reader and phone alive on long-haul days.
View on AmazonJournals & bookmarks
For the notes, the ticket stubs, and keeping your place.
Reading journal
A handsome journal to log what you read where — a paper companion to your literary passport.
View on AmazonBookmark set
A set of bookmarks with integrated page markers — keeps your place and won't slip out in a rucksack.
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Padded Bookaroo pouch that protects a paperback from bumps and scuffs in your bag.
View on AmazonReading glasses case
Slim leather-look case so your reading glasses survive the overhead locker.
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