The page turner remote,stand and kindle are the best accessories if you are someone that likes reading in bed. It’s so easy to get comfortable and not be constantly distracted by trying to find a comfortable position to read the bulky book.
The thing with accessibility devices, is that disabled people need others to use them, it removes stigma about a product being ‘just for disabled people’, and it generally means those products become cheaper. The idea that people have to physically interact with books to properly read them is ableist. It assumes that everyone has the physical capability to do that, and it puts physical books or ebooks as the ‘better’ way to read, rather than audiobooks which require no physical interaction except to press play or pause. This just isn’t true. FYI, those teachers who used to say you’ll remember it if you write it down. Also use to say ‘sit still and pay attention’ and ‘stop doodling and pay attention’. For ADHDers like me their rules meant I looked like I was paying attention but I wasn’t. The things that work for neurotypical brains don’t always work for the rest of us.
Completly agree with your comment. I have dyslexia and ADHD and every example that she gave that would help me understand the book better would just distract me. Also because of my dyslexia reading can already be more exhausting then it is is for most people so anything that makes it more "lazy" or "passive" makes it so I can read more and understand it better.
100% agree! saying that the active part of reading is holding a book and turning pages and not using your brain to comprehend what's written it's absolutely wild...
I dont even think the opinion that you need a paper book is nevessarily even ableist, I think it's just straight up a bad opinion. (one I used to have!) E-Library access like libby was an absolute game changer that made my ereader pay for itself within a few months. I used Libby on my phone before I got one- so you don't HAVE to get an ereader, but this is still an ebook- but the point is it made me read so. much. MORE. The paper screen made it just as easy to read in summer sun as it was to read backlit in the dark. It's one of my most treasured items. I'll add the caveat that without Libby, a lot of the magic is gone. I abhor subscription reading like amazon's program, and I won't pay more than about $2 for a Kindle book bc you don't actually own it. On the other hand, publishers like Verso give you a file to keep and true digital ownership of the book. This got long winded but my point is, while I still appreciate a physical copy of my favorites, there's absolutely 0 comprehension difference and e-reading changed my life.
I like the e-reader remotes because way back in the day, before there were touch screens, e-readers only had buttons. And then there was a period where they had touch screens and buttons. But now they are moving to exclusively touch screen and leaving us button users behind. So the e-reader remote is a way to get that button feeling back. It's not perfect because most remotes can only go forward (unless you have a second to go backward), but at least it doesn't limit us into what e-reader we can buy.
As someone with perpetually (really) cold hands, the remote looks perfect for late night reading. Also, a friend gave me the embosser as a birthday gift, as long as you use it on normal paper (i.e. not glossy) you can usually smooth it out. It's not something I would buy for myself, but it's fun. I often lend out my books and it's been very helpful. I never had an issue with crinkling myself.
I hadn’t thought about the embosser in terms of lending out books, that’s making more sense to me now. I don’t lend books often, haha 😅. I’m glad you enjoy both products!
tbr carts are so space saving imo they can fit places a tall bookcase couldn't (i have mine under my bulletin board on the side of my wardrobe) and they can be moved to to anywhere in your room or to clean! love my little ikea cart one of my favorite bookish purchases
So, as a middle ager my eyesight isn't what it used to be, and I generally use a Kindle instead of physical books because I can change my font style and size to work for me, and I recently bought myself TWO stands, one for my bedroom and one for the living room. I love them because I have that huge, heavy Kindle Scribe and it can be taxing to hold for long periods of time, especially if I'm lying down in bed. I love the remotes too for being able to stay snug and warm, but also because I can read while on my treadmill or stationary bike. It seems like you just really want to gatekeep how a person should read. My primary reading time is done at work, in audiobook form, because I have a very boring, physically repetitive job and listening to audiobooks knocks a lot of books off my TBR list in a way that fits into my schedule...or do audiobooks not count as reading because they, too, are too passive?
I've got a lot of answers for you! - TBR carts are useful for the reasons you mentioned wanting one yourself... so not sure why it's on the list at all? the downside (not mentioned) is that they're mostly designed for crafts and not books, so they can be a pain to fit your hand and a book in as you swap them around on the lower shelves, and pretty much unusable on Royal sized hardcovers, certainly wouldn't fit a standard textbook - most bookmarks are small and easy to lose 🤷♀ if you'll use it and it makes you happy, I see no reason why it's worse than other bookmark options - the bowl is in a pillow... so it is comfortable on your lap and is more stable and not falling over? of course you're not supposed to put your head on it, how would you see the kindle and read that way? I always read books with a pillow on my lap and the book on top, I see no reason why that's weirder to do with a kindle. - hardcovers standing on their own get less structurally stable over time. they're meant to have the pressure on the other sides so if you display them on their own for too long they start to sag and fall apart. the stands eliminate that issue while still allowing you to display your books how you'd like. - the kindle remote is a great option when you're cold and cozy, but I also got a lot of use out of it after my wrist surgery (no stand needed, just propping on a pillow and using a remote is very cheap). I don't like the argument about how passive you can be when reading a book (people use this to justify audiobooks not being "real" reading too)... if it doesn't appeal to you that's fine? the remote itself doesn't make a digital book any less engaging. we don't need to apply judgments and values to how other people consume media and consider them less of a real or worthy reader. *_that's so weird, for real._* maybe this video was bait and I've fallen for it with engaging and leaving a comment, I honestly can't tell 😅
You made some great points here. I didn't even consider the part about hardcovers getting less structurally stable over time. I just figured people would want to show off their special edition covers - which, if so - good for them. I also agree with you about the passive nature of reading books. At the end of the day, reading is about enjoying a story. And why does it really matter how you are doing that? In fact, when I listen to audiobooks I also tend to go for a walk or do chores around my house, so if anything it makes reading LESS passive.
The whole point you make about the fact that if you use the stand and remote for acceptability reasons it"s ok but if you use it for any other reasons it's not is weird. The fact that you interact with a fysical book by holding it, turning the pages or smelling it? Doesn't in anyway shape or form make it so that you have a better comprehension of the contents that's just misinformation and abilist. As someone with dyslexia it's harder for me to read physical books because I can't change the font, spacing, margins, etc of a physical book. So does that mean I can't have a "deeper understanding" of anything I read because of the fact I mainly read on an ereader? No. I also have ADHD meaning all those "interactions with the physical books" that's supposed to help you better understand it? They just distract me from reading and comprehending the content of what I'm reading. And even if someone is just using that stuf for comfort or "lazyness" thats still fine because the more people that buy accesories the more accesible they become.
@@joanacastanheira My house does have heating but I don't like to keep it runnig all the time so my room does get really cold and being able to read while keeping my hand under the covers is a game changer. Honestly even the most "useless" gadgets aren't actually useless if they make reading cozier, more convenient or just make people happy. Like if you have disposable income you can spend it how you want.
I use to just read physical books because I liked the feel of the book in my hands. Last year I got a kindle paper white as a gift and it changed the way I read forever. I think I read more now. I also use a page turner and it makes the experience so much nicer. I’ve blinged mine up a bit because that’s the way I like it. Love my kindle and page turner ❤
@@cathym3708 I once read a 1300 page paperback and it was so uncomfortable. It was also nearly impossible to read without damaging the book. I reread it on an ereader and read it so much faster and was so much more comfy.
I have the stand and the remote and I use it just like she does. I live in Minnesota and it's cold in the winter. I just want to be under blankets warm while I read lol
Well, I have the pillow stand and in my opinion the bowl is just an accessory to compliment the stability of the stand itself, and it can be handy not only for food. I usually just put my phone or the remote control to change the pages. And the whole idea to have a stand pillow is that not all people have places to put the others types of stands. And if you are a person that can’t sit or lay in the same position this is currently the better stand to change positions. The real problem here is that people buy things that they don’t need or don’t accommodate to their real necessities.
I already own an embosser because I'm a stationary freak, but I don't use it in books. If I wanted to make a consistent mark in my books, I'd use a stamp instead. I love physical books, but I also really appreciate the convenience of my kindle. I dont feel like one or the other changes whether or not I'm truly engaging with the material. The touch control remotes that change pages one kindle can be versatile if you buy an adjustable one. I have a coworker who uses them to set up group photos on her phone without having to fiddle with a timer. She keeps it in her purse. Sharing a bed with my husband and being a side sleeper who often wakes up throughout the night, I've considered the gooseneck stand for the side of my headboard. If I do that, I'm also probably getting the page turner. I absolutely do not believe that my books will become as passive as television because I'm no longer physically holding the kindle. I don't tend to be reading anything super deep when I'm just trying to fall asleep though, so it doesn't matter either way. This part of the video made me wonder if you think that audiobooks count as reading. I don't understand the page turner when you have the snack bowl pillow though... It's obviously not far if you're reaching for snacks. Maybe it's a greasy fingers issue, but then I'd also feel a way about making the remote greasy. The library carts are cute, but impractical for me. Probably great for crafts though. I use an app to manage my TBR. Most of my bookmarks are just freebies from local bookstores that they throw in when you make a purchase. I do have a little collection of magnetic ones that I especially love when my husband and I are reading the same book at the same time. Edit: As soon as I hit post, I found a typo. I also forgot to mention bookmarks.
book cart: I use mine to separate out the books I'm planning to read for specific monthly challenges. Very practical. Bought mine at Home Goods for around $30. leafy bookmark: I've always thought these were ridiculous for the same reasons you mentioned. Bookmarks should be flat. The end. Ha! snack bowl: literally holds two bites... and crumbs in the pillow? Yuck. No. singular book holder: only if I were displaying an antique book or very beautiful collectible as part of my household decor. kindle remote: ok, yes, IF I were a Kindle user then, yes, definitely. Because I've always wondered how that screen swiping can be enjoyable. I need the tactile feeling of the book. So, probably would never use this... but I like it. My daughter says it would make reading more cozy because then she can cover her arms with her cozy blanket. Valid. book embosser: No. Definitely want this. NEED need need this. Hahaha! This was a great video and fun to watch. Thanks!
The best accessory I bought was a neck light for reading, it so handy for reading at night as my choice of lighting has been shocking so the neck light definitely helps. It also great for wearing around my neck if I need put a cable into the back of my TV and can’t see properly. So it’s has multiple uses 😄
I like the look of the individual stands for books, but yeah I don't think it's very practical either. It makes the house closer to a shop display - together with the trolley - - bookstorecore
I got the cart - but I ultimately decided to use it for my home office instead of a TBR cart as I was able to put it between my desk and printer. I put my files and extra work and shipping supplies on. It fit perfectly!
The kindle-wall-mount thing with the remote is very... it strikes me as something I bet would be nice for people who read like that, but I'm also sooooo not that type of reader, that I can't imagine it. I can't even read on screens anyway; with the tendencies of my ADHD, it's just very hard to become immersed in a book as it is (a challenge I have to continually overcome as a reader anyway), and I find my lack of focus exacerbated when I don't have the physical sensation of a book in my hands to ground me. If someone ever bought me an e-reader as a gift, it would probably plunge me into deep guilt and despair, LOL, even though it is without doubt an excellent product for the people who get use out of it. I usually find my posture tends to be straighter when I'm concentrating on a book, too, and other physical sort of habits I have when I get into my reading. I'm not someone who can usually read for a long time just cuddled up cozy in bed, as nice as that sounds. But oddly enough when I'm reading different genres or for different reasons, these habits are more flexible-I'm more stiff, usually, if I'm reading something difficult, but if it's just comfort reading, I might be more relaxed and less hyperfocused (I tend to be more drawn to things I find difficult, though, and don't read a lot of cozy novels, which is another big distinction between me and maybe the 'median reader' these products are aimed at). But I do have a lot of comfort-related complaints about my own reading set-up, as you can tell, so I can relate to the need being served, but this example is just something so unfeasible for me for all the reasons I've already stated. Although I do think you might be underestimating how engaged a person with a different reading style could still be while using that product. The jury still seems to be out on whether or not physical engagement with reading and writing is "objectively better"-there's no hard evidence, for example, that proves taking notes by hand will improve a person's retention better than typing them; studies on the results tend to be inconclusive, and it's one of those highly personal things where the exceptions (like someone who struggles to write via pencil but finds a keyboard more accessible) are so significant that imposing a judgment on what works 'better' in general can fail to anticipate a lot of people's preferences and needs. I definitely have my own ability-related reasons for my reading habits, even though I might just be mistaken for being more 'traditional' and unplugged. Some people, however, seem to be just less shackled by such specifics, or have needs that are the opposite of my own, so even for the hypothetical able-bodied reader who does not "need" the kindle remote, but just likes it, may not vibe with the philosophy of 'passive' reading which you talked about. Which, for the record, I totally do vibe with what you said. I *do* need the physical stimulation and sensory associations to engage better with a book that you described. But I'm also sure there are other readers who actually can be just as, or even more, focused on a book they're reading with that set-up, even if it's not just a silly cozy read. I think you and I just may not be some of the lucky ones, LOL.
Book embosser is cute but like that's it... that's it. I am a sentimental person about my books as possessions and I typically do write my name in my books, especially if I buy them new. If I buy them used, one of my personal quirks is that as I am not the original owner, I prefer to just write my name on a sticky note and put it in the front, rather than more permanently mark it as 'mine'. I'm also someone who puts the year I acquired it in the same space. These are things that I started doing because it always delighted to see them in secondhand books. And, again, purely a sentimental and aesthetic argument so it's ok if some people feel differently: but isn't it cuter to have a unique signature in every book? That's also why I don't have designated Ex Libris plates, which used to be a huge thing in the nineteenth/early-twentieth centuries and which I still find cute in books I get used. But yeah. That and as you pointed out, it doesn't come out neatly every time, I'm guessing it depends on the type of paper the book has... it would be a huge spiritual pain to me if I thought I actually lowered the aesthetic value of some of my books that I used it on, LOL. Sometimes when I leave markings in my books and they come out lookin weird they bother me, but that's purely in a makes-my-eye-twitch way. I'm not gonna cry about the woes of ugly pen marks. Something as cumbersome as a big indentation that came out uglier than I wanted... oh I can't imagine the vain, pathetic low I would feel from that.
I stopped reading paper some time ago, holding a book in my hand is tiring and uncomfortabe, also I have to keep the book from closing all the time - and I knit and crochet when reading, so e-reader is an absolute blessing. I don't really need the pilot, but a decent stand is a must-have for me.
The pillow stand thing (without the bowl) would've been a decent idea last year. I had to lie down staring at my ceiling for months after numerous back surgeries, and spent almost 2 weeks in the ICU, too weak to hold my kindle or phone, but not for nearly $50.
So I recently refound my embosser (a gift I got when I was so young I don’t even remember) and I really enjoy it. I mean, I suppose it depends on how hard you press on it (all the way vs lightly) but I’ve been able to flatten out a lighter stamp
1. Thank you for acknowledging the accessibility side of some accessories. 2. The page-turner is definitely an accessibility tool for me and has made it less painful to read for me. I also understand it for when it's cold and wanna keep your arms warm but also see the silliness outside of those scenarios. 3. I did buy into the tbr cart years ago but ended up turning it into a medical cart (yay being chronically ill) so definitely not a book accessory for me and has also become a 2nd junk drawer 😂
I've been considering the remote bc I read in bed and my arms constantly fall asleep and my hands get all calloused and skin dried from my tablet case and holding it constantly
I have been debating the kindle arm thing because I spend a lot of time laying down due to illness where being upright becomes painful, but for able bodied people I do feel the same as yourself.
@@angela-thebooknerdess2110 able bodied here but I got one to reduce neck strain/help posture and be cozy. only issue is sometimes getting everything charged before and set up feels like a lot just to read for 5 or 10min
I appreciate being deinfluenced from book things, I didn't consider buying. I barely allow myself to buy the books, I want as they are expensive in themselves!
It seems that your problem is an elitist viewpoint on e-readers. If you have a less meaningful connections to books you have read in a digital format, that sounds like a "you" problem. Is this like when book snobs try to say that a person who reads 75 pages per hour can't comprehend as well as someone who reads 30 pages per hour? I physically do not have the space for a print book collection and spend so much time reading that maximizing comfort is a priority.
I like the kindle stand because of the hands after reading for a long period especially in the bed the position can be annoying and even hold the kindle for a long time can hurt the hands
So about the embosser. It’s makes this beautiful name signet and for me it’s like a triumphant ritual when I finish a book and decide yes I‘ll want to read this again, welcome to the library! 🐒 while I promptly get rid of books I‘ll not read again via eBay or public book shelves. No embossing here obviously. So do I need an embosser? No. But I want it. You also don’t need books, or shelves, or whatever but it is a hobby and it brings me joy to emboss my books 🤓
I have both the attachable arm kindle holder and the pillow/bowl kindle holder + page turner and I love both. I think the pillow/bowl holder is actually better if you don’t have a headboard bc it’s kind of inconvenient to have to set up and take down the arm holder to my bedside table every time. I really only use the bowl to hold remotes (to the page turner and my tv) so they don’t disappear in my comforter lol. I disagree with the idea that reading from an ebook makes you less invested in the intellectual aspect of reading. I LOVE physical books, but I don’t really notice a difference in comprehension or focus for myself personally. I definitely use the kindle holder when I’m laying down due to chronic illness, but I also just like using it when I’m wanting to feel cozy. Is it necessary? Maybe not. Is just holding my kindle that hard? Not really. But I do think that if you’re the kind of person who reads in bed a lot and loves their e-reader, then these additions could make reading even more enjoyable.
the TBR cart that looked like can actual library cart from the public library cracks me up because a lot of these booktubers barely step foot in a library.....
I'm an exclusively pumping new mom and my kindle is the only way I can read with my baby, and my pillow stand and page turner is the only way I can read while I pump, side note I don't use the bowl for snacks, I store my page turner and my magsafe stand in it. But I have used them for probably 4+ hours a day since I got them. I use them while I'm rocking my baby to sleep. I love them!
The pillow one is baffling to me. I love the idea of the tbr cart but I'd rather just have bookcases, especially when you can get some absolutely stunning ones secondhand.
Has anyone else picked up on the fact that the page flipper things actually conceal part of the screen of the kindle so that the person would not be able to read a few words on each page, that would frustrate me!
They actually don't. The remote only has to barely touch the side of the screen to work and you can change the margins on all e-readers if necessary. I thought the remote was the most useless gadget until I got one. I mostly use it to read while I'm in the tub with my Kindle propped on a bath tray and at night. I am someone who likes the room to be ice cold so I can burrito myself in tons of blankets.
im getting real tired of booktubers getting on here to participate in the deinfluencing trend and every single one of u putting the same accessibility device on the list that, as multiple people explain in the comments, is extremely helpful for a variety of people in a variety of circumstances, and most importantly disabled people, who, as others have explained, need non disabled people to use to help disabled people gain further access. You all make the same comments, and yet i never see anyone apologize for how their rhetoric is actively harming disabled people such as myself Furthermore, specifically the sweeping claims about people not being able to get a "deeper connection to literature" through the use of, as u literally stated, an accessibility tool, is fundamentally insane. Not only is that not how comprehension works (ie. if it was, audio books and other forms of media would be unable to provide people with broader deeper understanding of content. We know this isnt true, specifically because when my educator friend [btw both of us have english degrees, hers is a degree in secondary english education] took courses on lesson development and teaching tools, they show you how to utilize videos, movies, music, audiobooks, and more into lessons for BETTER student engagement and understanding. Not worse. Reading comprehension is a highly personal thing that is dependent on a variety of factors, there is no one size fits all. i have friends in college who ONLY listened to audio books who did just as well if not BETTER than me becaude they choose a way to read that works best for how they comprehend material. Just because you need a physical book in your hands to understand what you read, does not mean thats how reading works.
What she said. I mentioned audio books to a friend one time and she said “that’s not reading!” I proceeded to tell her whether you read words with your eyes or have someone speaking the words in your ear, both ways put the information into your brain. And I use my e-reader at bedtime so I don’t disturb my partner. And I recently got an arm and page turner so that I can stay warm while reading. Doesn’t make me lazy or less of a reader.
the cart is an ikea cart and pretty available, i feel like that trend was a european starter? idk i have all my dry groceries on one lol justified on the bookmarks - ive been using the same bookmark for years at this point. one side has a picture of mac demarco on it, on the back there's a picture of john deacon, and it's probably 10 cm tall and 5 cm wide. For any other books i use a reciept/membership card/whatever. the sprouts are just plastics. I own the stand and the kindle remote. I'm looking forward to using both over christmas break. I think you're dead wrong about kindles and ebooks, respectfully. I own a vast collection of paperbacks and i seem to remember what im reading better when its digital, because i read more in one sitting. As for your teacher telling you to write notes by hand that was because the movement of the pencil helps you remember better, not because of the physicality of the paper.
Thank you for sharing, I appreciate respectful disagreement! That’s interesting how digital books are more memorable for you, and if the stand/remote setup gives you a better reading experience, then I’m happy. Also you’re absolutely right about the note-taking-I didn’t explain well that it’s the motion that helps, not the paper itself. Thanks for clarifying!
Ive been gifted one of those leaf bookmarks before. I used it for like a day before it disappeared into the ether. Also the adding snack trays to everything is very reminiscent of the 00s when they would just put clocks in every other object. Multidisfunctionality is the forever "innovation" for dipshit salesmen with no imagination who really want to think of themselves as inventors.
I have cold hands, especially now in the winter and page-turner helps a lot since my hands are below a blanket and warm, that's the only one from the ones you mentioned that really helps reading in multiple scenarios. Also your reasoning - books should be read physically - as the best option is very ignorant, as if people have libraries, money or space to have only physical books to read. ( also the comment - you only have a deeper connection with literature if you read physical books, really?) Other products are unnecessary I agree.
That wire bookstand will leave nasty marks and indentations in your book in no time. A plexi stand with flat surfaces for the book to stand on would be better, provided you need that stuff. It may be a good idea if you have some precious books that are more for show or want to exhibit an autographed book, or some such.
This whole video feels so elitist and out of touch. I am all for underconsumption and de-influencing but for half the video you were talking about how you’d buy these products if you had the space or need for them and the other half the video you’re going on an ableist rant about not being fully engaged in a book if you aren’t smelling and holding it. Now personally I use a stand and a kindle remote and I am actually able to engage in the story more in depth because I’m not having to adjust my position over and over because the hard cover book is heavy and cumbersome in my hand I don’t have to think about any of my other senses but my eyes on the page and the button in my hand while being cozy and comfortable. Don’t even get me started on the complaint about the book stands “I only see these in library’s and book stores” what do you think my shelves are? It’s a library! It’s your own personal library that you get to browse and appreciate. I actually laughed at the kindle pillow comment about using it as a pillow to lay on. You must know deep down that’s not what it’s meant for come on.
17:00 she points out how she suspects the item was used for accessibility originally and then proceeds to criticize the fact that its being used by everyone. so i don't think there's any ableism here.
nevermind lol i see how you found that part cringeworthy and elitist after she started talking about the importance of a physical book. keep in mind she might not as clued in to what people now find offensive. times change and so does the language in which we talk about disability/abled topics
Never buy those page turner. I bought my kindle last October, page turner in July and that thing made my screen so glitchy. I just changed back to my old kindle keyboard, cause it responds much faster than paperwhite.
Is there a book accessory you can’t live without? Or one you can’t believe exists? I’m curious to hear your thoughts!
The page turner remote,stand and kindle are the best accessories if you are someone that likes reading in bed. It’s so easy to get comfortable and not be constantly distracted by trying to find a comfortable position to read the bulky book.
The thing with accessibility devices, is that disabled people need others to use them, it removes stigma about a product being ‘just for disabled people’, and it generally means those products become cheaper.
The idea that people have to physically interact with books to properly read them is ableist. It assumes that everyone has the physical capability to do that, and it puts physical books or ebooks as the ‘better’ way to read, rather than audiobooks which require no physical interaction except to press play or pause. This just isn’t true.
FYI, those teachers who used to say you’ll remember it if you write it down. Also use to say ‘sit still and pay attention’ and ‘stop doodling and pay attention’. For ADHDers like me their rules meant I looked like I was paying attention but I wasn’t. The things that work for neurotypical brains don’t always work for the rest of us.
Completly agree with your comment. I have dyslexia and ADHD and every example that she gave that would help me understand the book better would just distract me. Also because of my dyslexia reading can already be more exhausting then it is is for most people so anything that makes it more "lazy" or "passive" makes it so I can read more and understand it better.
100% agree! saying that the active part of reading is holding a book and turning pages and not using your brain to comprehend what's written it's absolutely wild...
I dont even think the opinion that you need a paper book is nevessarily even ableist, I think it's just straight up a bad opinion. (one I used to have!)
E-Library access like libby was an absolute game changer that made my ereader pay for itself within a few months. I used Libby on my phone before I got one- so you don't HAVE to get an ereader, but this is still an ebook- but the point is it made me read so. much. MORE. The paper screen made it just as easy to read in summer sun as it was to read backlit in the dark. It's one of my most treasured items.
I'll add the caveat that without Libby, a lot of the magic is gone. I abhor subscription reading like amazon's program, and I won't pay more than about $2 for a Kindle book bc you don't actually own it.
On the other hand, publishers like Verso give you a file to keep and true digital ownership of the book.
This got long winded but my point is, while I still appreciate a physical copy of my favorites, there's absolutely 0 comprehension difference and e-reading changed my life.
This. I am so tired of people forgetting that disabled people exist, and that these are accessibility devices.
I like the e-reader remotes because way back in the day, before there were touch screens, e-readers only had buttons. And then there was a period where they had touch screens and buttons. But now they are moving to exclusively touch screen and leaving us button users behind. So the e-reader remote is a way to get that button feeling back. It's not perfect because most remotes can only go forward (unless you have a second to go backward), but at least it doesn't limit us into what e-reader we can buy.
As someone with perpetually (really) cold hands, the remote looks perfect for late night reading. Also, a friend gave me the embosser as a birthday gift, as long as you use it on normal paper (i.e. not glossy) you can usually smooth it out. It's not something I would buy for myself, but it's fun. I often lend out my books and it's been very helpful. I never had an issue with crinkling myself.
I hadn’t thought about the embosser in terms of lending out books, that’s making more sense to me now. I don’t lend books often, haha 😅. I’m glad you enjoy both products!
tbr carts are so space saving imo they can fit places a tall bookcase couldn't (i have mine under my bulletin board on the side of my wardrobe) and they can be moved to to anywhere in your room or to clean! love my little ikea cart one of my favorite bookish purchases
I’m happy the cart is working for you! I can definitely see how moving it to clean is a benefit. Thanks for sharing!
So, as a middle ager my eyesight isn't what it used to be, and I generally use a Kindle instead of physical books because I can change my font style and size to work for me, and I recently bought myself TWO stands, one for my bedroom and one for the living room. I love them because I have that huge, heavy Kindle Scribe and it can be taxing to hold for long periods of time, especially if I'm lying down in bed. I love the remotes too for being able to stay snug and warm, but also because I can read while on my treadmill or stationary bike. It seems like you just really want to gatekeep how a person should read.
My primary reading time is done at work, in audiobook form, because I have a very boring, physically repetitive job and listening to audiobooks knocks a lot of books off my TBR list in a way that fits into my schedule...or do audiobooks not count as reading because they, too, are too passive?
I absolutely loooove my kindle remote. I am so much more immersed with it 😊
I've got a lot of answers for you!
- TBR carts are useful for the reasons you mentioned wanting one yourself... so not sure why it's on the list at all? the downside (not mentioned) is that they're mostly designed for crafts and not books, so they can be a pain to fit your hand and a book in as you swap them around on the lower shelves, and pretty much unusable on Royal sized hardcovers, certainly wouldn't fit a standard textbook
- most bookmarks are small and easy to lose 🤷♀ if you'll use it and it makes you happy, I see no reason why it's worse than other bookmark options
- the bowl is in a pillow... so it is comfortable on your lap and is more stable and not falling over? of course you're not supposed to put your head on it, how would you see the kindle and read that way? I always read books with a pillow on my lap and the book on top, I see no reason why that's weirder to do with a kindle.
- hardcovers standing on their own get less structurally stable over time. they're meant to have the pressure on the other sides so if you display them on their own for too long they start to sag and fall apart. the stands eliminate that issue while still allowing you to display your books how you'd like.
- the kindle remote is a great option when you're cold and cozy, but I also got a lot of use out of it after my wrist surgery (no stand needed, just propping on a pillow and using a remote is very cheap). I don't like the argument about how passive you can be when reading a book (people use this to justify audiobooks not being "real" reading too)... if it doesn't appeal to you that's fine? the remote itself doesn't make a digital book any less engaging. we don't need to apply judgments and values to how other people consume media and consider them less of a real or worthy reader. *_that's so weird, for real._*
maybe this video was bait and I've fallen for it with engaging and leaving a comment, I honestly can't tell 😅
You made some great points here. I didn't even consider the part about hardcovers getting less structurally stable over time. I just figured people would want to show off their special edition covers - which, if so - good for them.
I also agree with you about the passive nature of reading books. At the end of the day, reading is about enjoying a story. And why does it really matter how you are doing that? In fact, when I listen to audiobooks I also tend to go for a walk or do chores around my house, so if anything it makes reading LESS passive.
The whole point you make about the fact that if you use the stand and remote for acceptability reasons it"s ok but if you use it for any other reasons it's not is weird. The fact that you interact with a fysical book by holding it, turning the pages or smelling it? Doesn't in anyway shape or form make it so that you have a better comprehension of the contents that's just misinformation and abilist. As someone with dyslexia it's harder for me to read physical books because I can't change the font, spacing, margins, etc of a physical book. So does that mean I can't have a "deeper understanding" of anything I read because of the fact I mainly read on an ereader? No. I also have ADHD meaning all those "interactions with the physical books" that's supposed to help you better understand it? They just distract me from reading and comprehending the content of what I'm reading. And even if someone is just using that stuf for comfort or "lazyness" thats still fine because the more people that buy accesories the more accesible they become.
also my house doesn't have heating and my hands get cold ??? let me be cozy while i read ??
@@joanacastanheira My house does have heating but I don't like to keep it runnig all the time so my room does get really cold and being able to read while keeping my hand under the covers is a game changer. Honestly even the most "useless" gadgets aren't actually useless if they make reading cozier, more convenient or just make people happy. Like if you have disposable income you can spend it how you want.
I use to just read physical books because I liked the feel of the book in my hands. Last year I got a kindle paper white as a gift and it changed the way I read forever. I think I read more now. I also use a page turner and it makes the experience so much nicer. I’ve blinged mine up a bit because that’s the way I like it. Love my kindle and page turner ❤
I read way more with my e reader. I discovered that I love reading really long books, but I hate holding up big heavy hardcovers that are 1200 pages.
@@cathym3708 I once read a 1300 page paperback and it was so uncomfortable. It was also nearly impossible to read without damaging the book. I reread it on an ereader and read it so much faster and was so much more comfy.
I used to work in a library- the thought of having a trolley in my house horrifies me 😅
Haha, I’m sure you’ve seen some stuff! 😂
I have the stand and the remote and I use it just like she does. I live in Minnesota and it's cold in the winter. I just want to be under blankets warm while I read lol
Well, I have the pillow stand and in my opinion the bowl is just an accessory to compliment the stability of the stand itself, and it can be handy not only for food. I usually just put my phone or the remote control to change the pages. And the whole idea to have a stand pillow is that not all people have places to put the others types of stands. And if you are a person that can’t sit or lay in the same position this is currently the better stand to change positions. The real problem here is that people buy things that they don’t need or don’t accommodate to their real necessities.
I love my kindle pillow stand and remote page turner
I already own an embosser because I'm a stationary freak, but I don't use it in books. If I wanted to make a consistent mark in my books, I'd use a stamp instead.
I love physical books, but I also really appreciate the convenience of my kindle. I dont feel like one or the other changes whether or not I'm truly engaging with the material.
The touch control remotes that change pages one kindle can be versatile if you buy an adjustable one. I have a coworker who uses them to set up group photos on her phone without having to fiddle with a timer. She keeps it in her purse.
Sharing a bed with my husband and being a side sleeper who often wakes up throughout the night, I've considered the gooseneck stand for the side of my headboard. If I do that, I'm also probably getting the page turner. I absolutely do not believe that my books will become as passive as television because I'm no longer physically holding the kindle. I don't tend to be reading anything super deep when I'm just trying to fall asleep though, so it doesn't matter either way. This part of the video made me wonder if you think that audiobooks count as reading.
I don't understand the page turner when you have the snack bowl pillow though... It's obviously not far if you're reaching for snacks. Maybe it's a greasy fingers issue, but then I'd also feel a way about making the remote greasy.
The library carts are cute, but impractical for me. Probably great for crafts though. I use an app to manage my TBR.
Most of my bookmarks are just freebies from local bookstores that they throw in when you make a purchase. I do have a little collection of magnetic ones that I especially love when my husband and I are reading the same book at the same time.
Edit: As soon as I hit post, I found a typo. I also forgot to mention bookmarks.
book cart: I use mine to separate out the books I'm planning to read for specific monthly challenges. Very practical. Bought mine at Home Goods for around $30.
leafy bookmark: I've always thought these were ridiculous for the same reasons you mentioned. Bookmarks should be flat. The end. Ha!
snack bowl: literally holds two bites... and crumbs in the pillow? Yuck. No.
singular book holder: only if I were displaying an antique book or very beautiful collectible as part of my household decor.
kindle remote: ok, yes, IF I were a Kindle user then, yes, definitely. Because I've always wondered how that screen swiping can be enjoyable. I need the tactile feeling of the book. So, probably would never use this... but I like it. My daughter says it would make reading more cozy because then she can cover her arms with her cozy blanket. Valid.
book embosser: No. Definitely want this. NEED need need this. Hahaha!
This was a great video and fun to watch. Thanks!
The best accessory I bought was a neck light for reading, it so handy for reading at night as my choice of lighting has been shocking so the neck light definitely helps. It also great for wearing around my neck if I need put a cable into the back of my TV and can’t see properly. So it’s has multiple uses 😄
I do have a specific place for my tbr (aka the books Ive purchased but not yet read) but it’s just one shelf on a bookshelf I already have
I like that idea, it makes sense!
I like the look of the individual stands for books, but yeah I don't think it's very practical either. It makes the house closer to a shop display - together with the trolley - - bookstorecore
I got the cart - but I ultimately decided to use it for my home office instead of a TBR cart as I was able to put it between my desk and printer. I put my files and extra work and shipping supplies on. It fit perfectly!
My favorite book/Kindle accessory is just a hard Kindle case...because I drop it a lot, lol.
See that makes sense to me! I have one of those for the very same reason 😅
The kindle-wall-mount thing with the remote is very... it strikes me as something I bet would be nice for people who read like that, but I'm also sooooo not that type of reader, that I can't imagine it. I can't even read on screens anyway; with the tendencies of my ADHD, it's just very hard to become immersed in a book as it is (a challenge I have to continually overcome as a reader anyway), and I find my lack of focus exacerbated when I don't have the physical sensation of a book in my hands to ground me. If someone ever bought me an e-reader as a gift, it would probably plunge me into deep guilt and despair, LOL, even though it is without doubt an excellent product for the people who get use out of it. I usually find my posture tends to be straighter when I'm concentrating on a book, too, and other physical sort of habits I have when I get into my reading. I'm not someone who can usually read for a long time just cuddled up cozy in bed, as nice as that sounds. But oddly enough when I'm reading different genres or for different reasons, these habits are more flexible-I'm more stiff, usually, if I'm reading something difficult, but if it's just comfort reading, I might be more relaxed and less hyperfocused (I tend to be more drawn to things I find difficult, though, and don't read a lot of cozy novels, which is another big distinction between me and maybe the 'median reader' these products are aimed at). But I do have a lot of comfort-related complaints about my own reading set-up, as you can tell, so I can relate to the need being served, but this example is just something so unfeasible for me for all the reasons I've already stated.
Although I do think you might be underestimating how engaged a person with a different reading style could still be while using that product. The jury still seems to be out on whether or not physical engagement with reading and writing is "objectively better"-there's no hard evidence, for example, that proves taking notes by hand will improve a person's retention better than typing them; studies on the results tend to be inconclusive, and it's one of those highly personal things where the exceptions (like someone who struggles to write via pencil but finds a keyboard more accessible) are so significant that imposing a judgment on what works 'better' in general can fail to anticipate a lot of people's preferences and needs. I definitely have my own ability-related reasons for my reading habits, even though I might just be mistaken for being more 'traditional' and unplugged. Some people, however, seem to be just less shackled by such specifics, or have needs that are the opposite of my own, so even for the hypothetical able-bodied reader who does not "need" the kindle remote, but just likes it, may not vibe with the philosophy of 'passive' reading which you talked about. Which, for the record, I totally do vibe with what you said. I *do* need the physical stimulation and sensory associations to engage better with a book that you described. But I'm also sure there are other readers who actually can be just as, or even more, focused on a book they're reading with that set-up, even if it's not just a silly cozy read. I think you and I just may not be some of the lucky ones, LOL.
Book embosser is cute but like that's it... that's it. I am a sentimental person about my books as possessions and I typically do write my name in my books, especially if I buy them new. If I buy them used, one of my personal quirks is that as I am not the original owner, I prefer to just write my name on a sticky note and put it in the front, rather than more permanently mark it as 'mine'. I'm also someone who puts the year I acquired it in the same space. These are things that I started doing because it always delighted to see them in secondhand books. And, again, purely a sentimental and aesthetic argument so it's ok if some people feel differently: but isn't it cuter to have a unique signature in every book? That's also why I don't have designated Ex Libris plates, which used to be a huge thing in the nineteenth/early-twentieth centuries and which I still find cute in books I get used. But yeah. That and as you pointed out, it doesn't come out neatly every time, I'm guessing it depends on the type of paper the book has... it would be a huge spiritual pain to me if I thought I actually lowered the aesthetic value of some of my books that I used it on, LOL. Sometimes when I leave markings in my books and they come out lookin weird they bother me, but that's purely in a makes-my-eye-twitch way. I'm not gonna cry about the woes of ugly pen marks. Something as cumbersome as a big indentation that came out uglier than I wanted... oh I can't imagine the vain, pathetic low I would feel from that.
I stopped reading paper some time ago, holding a book in my hand is tiring and uncomfortabe, also I have to keep the book from closing all the time - and I knit and crochet when reading, so e-reader is an absolute blessing. I don't really need the pilot, but a decent stand is a must-have for me.
Bookmarks are cute but I'll stick to my thick stacks of old Yugioh cards
The pillow stand thing (without the bowl) would've been a decent idea last year. I had to lie down staring at my ceiling for months after numerous back surgeries, and spent almost 2 weeks in the ICU, too weak to hold my kindle or phone, but not for nearly $50.
So I recently refound my embosser (a gift I got when I was so young I don’t even remember) and I really enjoy it. I mean, I suppose it depends on how hard you press on it (all the way vs lightly) but I’ve been able to flatten out a lighter stamp
1. Thank you for acknowledging the accessibility side of some accessories.
2. The page-turner is definitely an accessibility tool for me and has made it less painful to read for me. I also understand it for when it's cold and wanna keep your arms warm but also see the silliness outside of those scenarios.
3. I did buy into the tbr cart years ago but ended up turning it into a medical cart (yay being chronically ill) so definitely not a book accessory for me and has also become a 2nd junk drawer 😂
I've been considering the remote bc I read in bed and my arms constantly fall asleep and my hands get all calloused and skin dried from my tablet case and holding it constantly
I like the embosser but I think I would use them on a easy peel label and then stick them to my book in case I decide I want to unhaul it.
I have been debating the kindle arm thing because I spend a lot of time laying down due to illness where being upright becomes painful, but for able bodied people I do feel the same as yourself.
@@angela-thebooknerdess2110 able bodied here but I got one to reduce neck strain/help posture and be cozy. only issue is sometimes getting everything charged before and set up feels like a lot just to read for 5 or 10min
I appreciate being deinfluenced from book things, I didn't consider buying. I barely allow myself to buy the books, I want as they are expensive in themselves!
You had me laughing out loud! Yes - The germs on that fuzzy pillow would be gross 🤢
Haha, my mind didn’t even go all the way to germ build up-ew, no thank you! 🤮
It seems that your problem is an elitist viewpoint on e-readers. If you have a less meaningful connections to books you have read in a digital format, that sounds like a "you" problem. Is this like when book snobs try to say that a person who reads 75 pages per hour can't comprehend as well as someone who reads 30 pages per hour? I physically do not have the space for a print book collection and spend so much time reading that maximizing comfort is a priority.
I like the kindle stand because of the hands after reading for a long period especially in the bed the position can be annoying and even hold the kindle for a long time can hurt the hands
So about the embosser. It’s makes this beautiful name signet and for me it’s like a triumphant ritual when I finish a book and decide yes I‘ll want to read this again, welcome to the library! 🐒 while I promptly get rid of books I‘ll not read again via eBay or public book shelves. No embossing here obviously. So do I need an embosser? No. But I want it. You also don’t need books, or shelves, or whatever but it is a hobby and it brings me joy to emboss my books 🤓
I have both the attachable arm kindle holder and the pillow/bowl kindle holder + page turner and I love both. I think the pillow/bowl holder is actually better if you don’t have a headboard bc it’s kind of inconvenient to have to set up and take down the arm holder to my bedside table every time. I really only use the bowl to hold remotes (to the page turner and my tv) so they don’t disappear in my comforter lol.
I disagree with the idea that reading from an ebook makes you less invested in the intellectual aspect of reading. I LOVE physical books, but I don’t really notice a difference in comprehension or focus for myself personally. I definitely use the kindle holder when I’m laying down due to chronic illness, but I also just like using it when I’m wanting to feel cozy. Is it necessary? Maybe not. Is just holding my kindle that hard? Not really. But I do think that if you’re the kind of person who reads in bed a lot and loves their e-reader, then these additions could make reading even more enjoyable.
the TBR cart that looked like can actual library cart from the public library cracks me up because a lot of these booktubers barely step foot in a library.....
I'm an exclusively pumping new mom and my kindle is the only way I can read with my baby, and my pillow stand and page turner is the only way I can read while I pump, side note I don't use the bowl for snacks, I store my page turner and my magsafe stand in it. But I have used them for probably 4+ hours a day since I got them. I use them while I'm rocking my baby to sleep. I love them!
Thank you for saving me money on a couple of these i was about to be influenced by!
The pillow one is baffling to me. I love the idea of the tbr cart but I'd rather just have bookcases, especially when you can get some absolutely stunning ones secondhand.
Glad I’m not the only one who’s baffled by the pillow thing 😅. And I feel the same about the bookcases-I love coming across a secondhand case!
Has anyone else picked up on the fact that the page flipper things actually conceal part of the screen of the kindle so that the person would not be able to read a few words on each page, that would frustrate me!
They actually don't. The remote only has to barely touch the side of the screen to work and you can change the margins on all e-readers if necessary. I thought the remote was the most useless gadget until I got one. I mostly use it to read while I'm in the tub with my Kindle propped on a bath tray and at night. I am someone who likes the room to be ice cold so I can burrito myself in tons of blankets.
im getting real tired of booktubers getting on here to participate in the deinfluencing trend and every single one of u putting the same accessibility device on the list that, as multiple people explain in the comments, is extremely helpful for a variety of people in a variety of circumstances, and most importantly disabled people, who, as others have explained, need non disabled people to use to help disabled people gain further access. You all make the same comments, and yet i never see anyone apologize for how their rhetoric is actively harming disabled people such as myself
Furthermore, specifically the sweeping claims about people not being able to get a "deeper connection to literature" through the use of, as u literally stated, an accessibility tool, is fundamentally insane. Not only is that not how comprehension works (ie. if it was, audio books and other forms of media would be unable to provide people with broader deeper understanding of content. We know this isnt true, specifically because when my educator friend [btw both of us have english degrees, hers is a degree in secondary english education] took courses on lesson development and teaching tools, they show you how to utilize videos, movies, music, audiobooks, and more into lessons for BETTER student engagement and understanding. Not worse. Reading comprehension is a highly personal thing that is dependent on a variety of factors, there is no one size fits all. i have friends in college who ONLY listened to audio books who did just as well if not BETTER than me becaude they choose a way to read that works best for how they comprehend material. Just because you need a physical book in your hands to understand what you read, does not mean thats how reading works.
What she said. I mentioned audio books to a friend one time and she said “that’s not reading!” I proceeded to tell her whether you read words with your eyes or have someone speaking the words in your ear, both ways put the information into your brain. And I use my e-reader at bedtime so I don’t disturb my partner. And I recently got an arm and page turner so that I can stay warm while reading. Doesn’t make me lazy or less of a reader.
I like the library cart and the embosser.
the cart is an ikea cart and pretty available, i feel like that trend was a european starter? idk i have all my dry groceries on one lol
justified on the bookmarks - ive been using the same bookmark for years at this point. one side has a picture of mac demarco on it, on the back there's a picture of john deacon, and it's probably 10 cm tall and 5 cm wide. For any other books i use a reciept/membership card/whatever. the sprouts are just plastics.
I own the stand and the kindle remote. I'm looking forward to using both over christmas break. I think you're dead wrong about kindles and ebooks, respectfully. I own a vast collection of paperbacks and i seem to remember what im reading better when its digital, because i read more in one sitting.
As for your teacher telling you to write notes by hand that was because the movement of the pencil helps you remember better, not because of the physicality of the paper.
Thank you for sharing, I appreciate respectful disagreement! That’s interesting how digital books are more memorable for you, and if the stand/remote setup gives you a better reading experience, then I’m happy. Also you’re absolutely right about the note-taking-I didn’t explain well that it’s the motion that helps, not the paper itself. Thanks for clarifying!
So you dont read any e-books ever? Like you basically said "the only interaction you have with the book is... Reading the words written in the book"
Ive been gifted one of those leaf bookmarks before. I used it for like a day before it disappeared into the ether. Also the adding snack trays to everything is very reminiscent of the 00s when they would just put clocks in every other object. Multidisfunctionality is the forever "innovation" for dipshit salesmen with no imagination who really want to think of themselves as inventors.
I have cold hands, especially now in the winter and page-turner helps a lot since my hands are below a blanket and warm, that's the only one from the ones you mentioned that really helps reading in multiple scenarios. Also your reasoning - books should be read physically - as the best option is very ignorant, as if people have libraries, money or space to have only physical books to read. ( also the comment - you only have a deeper connection with literature if you read physical books, really?)
Other products are unnecessary I agree.
That wire bookstand will leave nasty marks and indentations in your book in no time. A plexi stand with flat surfaces for the book to stand on would be better, provided you need that stuff. It may be a good idea if you have some precious books that are more for show or want to exhibit an autographed book, or some such.
The leftover marks didn’t even occur to me, I certainly wouldn’t want that. A plexi stand would definitely be a better option in that case!
I use a bookstand to use cookbooks- but aside from that! Not much use in it tbh
...so you're one of THOSE "physical books are superior" types huh?
This whole video feels so elitist and out of touch. I am all for underconsumption and de-influencing but for half the video you were talking about how you’d buy these products if you had the space or need for them and the other half the video you’re going on an ableist rant about not being fully engaged in a book if you aren’t smelling and holding it. Now personally I use a stand and a kindle remote and I am actually able to engage in the story more in depth because I’m not having to adjust my position over and over because the hard cover book is heavy and cumbersome in my hand I don’t have to think about any of my other senses but my eyes on the page and the button in my hand while being cozy and comfortable. Don’t even get me started on the complaint about the book stands “I only see these in library’s and book stores” what do you think my shelves are? It’s a library! It’s your own personal library that you get to browse and appreciate. I actually laughed at the kindle pillow comment about using it as a pillow to lay on. You must know deep down that’s not what it’s meant for come on.
This. I am so tired of people forgetting that disabled people exist, and that these are accessibility devices.
17:00 she points out how she suspects the item was used for accessibility originally and then proceeds to criticize the fact that its being used by everyone. so i don't think there's any ableism here.
nevermind lol i see how you found that part cringeworthy and elitist after she started talking about the importance of a physical book. keep in mind she might not as clued in to what people now find offensive. times change and so does the language in which we talk about disability/abled topics
This. This video is the first I've ever seen of thos creator and I will definitely not be checking out any other ones.
Never buy those page turner. I bought my kindle last October, page turner in July and that thing made my screen so glitchy. I just changed back to my old kindle keyboard, cause it responds much faster than paperwhite.