The TOP 5 Gifts for Readers this Holiday
By #1 Bestselling Author Matt Miksa
Santa loves readers (so I’ve heard). These are the top five gifts for the bookworms on his “Nice” list this year.
#5
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Block out the world, then crack open a book and immerse yourself in a new one. These noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones are wireless and super comfy. And if you’re using them for music or calls (yes, it has a built-in microphone), the battery lasts a pretty long time.
#4
Amazon Fire HD 10
This is Amazon’s newest tablet, and it’s got a ton of features, powered by 50% more RAM than the previous version and about two extra hours of battery life. Yeah, you can read your favorite Kindle e-books, but this puppy also streams HD video from apps like Netflix and Hulu, so you can see if the book really is better than the movie (it is). If you think all the bells and whistles are just too distracting from the drama on the page, try the Kindle Paperwhite, a simple e-reader with a screen that comes pretty close to simulating the experience of reading real paper.
#3
PROSPEK Blue Light Filter Glasses
If you typically read on an e-reader or tablet, or just spend a lot of time looking at a screen, chances are you’re flooding your eyes with harmful blue light. According to WebMD, blue light from our devices is linked to blurry vision, eyestrain, dry eye, macular degeneration, and even cataracts. These glasses filter out the blue light without too much glare or yellow tint. Even better, they come with no magnification or choose from nine different magnification strengths.
#2
Glocusent LED Neck Reading Light
This year, I’ve totally upgraded my book light situation. No more clipping my light onto the book cover (which never really stays put on paperbacks). This ergonomic reading light rests comfortably around your neck. The arms are adjustable to get just the right angle. The narrow beam, three brightness levels, and three light color temperatures let you read long into the night without disturbing your sleeping partner. And the charge lasts up to 80 hours (which is about how long it took me to read Stephen King’s THE STAND).
#1
Bamboo Book Stand by wishacc
When I saw a man using one of these in the coffee shop where I go to write in the mornings, I knew I had to order one. Personally, I love reading paperbacks at lunch and I’m always hunched, trying to eat with one hand while holding the book open with the other. This book stand keeps the page at just the right angle, with five different settings to choose from, and can secure pretty thick books. You can also use it to hold cookbooks, tablets, and even laptops. Just fold it up when you’re done. It’s made of bamboo, which makes it less than two pounds. Easy peasy.
Did I miss anything? You can create your own holiday gift list on Amazon and share it with friends and family. It’s a great way to stay organized and keep track of where to send those thank you notes!
Happy Holidays everyone and Happy Reading!
MATT MIKSA
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