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4 Pieces Behind Our Cozy Reading Essentials

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I used to tell myself I'd read more once things calmed down, which is a nice way of saying never. What actually got me reading again wasn't more free time, it was making the fifteen minutes I do have easier to use. A light I don't have to get up to turn off, a blanket that's already on the chair, a mug that's still warm by chapter two, and a stand so I'm not holding a paperback open with one hand while doing something else with the other.

  1. Gritin clip-on rechargeable LED book light attached to an open book, with warm and cool light settings shown.

    Gritin 9 LED Rechargeable Book Light

    Clips right onto the book or the cover, so I can read after everyone else is asleep without turning on a lamp and waking the whole house.

    $9.99Shop it
  2. Cream chunky knit throw blanket draped over a woven rattan basket.

    Bigacogo Chunky Knit Throw Blanket

    Heavy enough to actually feel like something, not just a decorative throw that slides off the second you sit down.

    $37.99Shop it
  3. Brown BrüMate insulated coffee mug with a hinged lid and handle.

    BrüMate Müv Insulated Coffee Mug

    Keeps coffee or tea hot well past the first chapter, which used to be the whole problem.

    $32.99Shop it
  4. Dark wood adjustable book stand holding an open book, with a 360 degree rotating base.

    Book Stand with 360° Rotating Holder

    Frees up both hands for a snack, a cup, or a kid who's climbed into your lap mid-chapter.

    $31.99Shop it

None of this made me a faster reader. It just made it a lot easier to actually pick the book up instead of scrolling for twenty minutes and calling it rest.

Common questions

What actually helps you read more as a busy mom?
Removing the small friction, a light already clipped on, a blanket already within reach, so picking up a book takes less effort than scrolling your phone instead.
Is a book light worth it over just using a lamp?
If you're reading after someone else is asleep, yes, it keeps the light contained to the page instead of lighting up the whole room.
What's a book stand actually for?
Hands-free reading, it holds the book open at an angle so you can eat, drink, or just rest your hands while you read instead of holding the pages open yourself.