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Product Review & Giveaway; Reading Comfort Goodies
November 19th, 2009
Well it’s no secret that I really love the products at Reading Comfort. I had the opportunity to review The Book Buddy a while back and you can see that review here (Also, check out the promotional video for the Book Buddy). I just love it and use it all the time in bed especially but even on the couch-really anywhere. It really does make reading a lot easier and for me with my sore hands, it’s a lifesaver at times. Anyhow, Amanda asked if I’d like to review any other products and I jumped at the chance of course. I was lucky enough to review quite a few of their terrific products including bookmarks and book covers.
Elastic Four-Ribbon Bookma
rk (the Burgundy colored one) – Well I just love this bookmark and it’s so beautiful. It’s got pretty ribbons and a lovely button towards the top. I found a different way of using it than it’s supposed to be but the elastic itself is quite snug (it will probably loosen over time) but for now I put the ribbons in the book and bring the elastic around the entire book with the button sitting at the top and it’s working just great! That way the pages of my book aren’t getting smushed in any way. This bookmark is really great for hardback books or the bigger paperback ones. The four ribbons can also be used as markers for pages you wish to go back to for quotes, etc. This bookmark is really made for hardcovers and you put the elastic around the front cover itself and use the ribbons as bookmarks but with my way I can use it on any book it’ll fit and it doesn’t damage pages or the cover.
Glitter Mark (the black one with the x button) – again this bookmark is beautiful as well. It’s a smaller one so it fits really well on those smaller paperback books or even the medium size ones. Again, I’m using it the same way as the other one. I put the lovely ribbon in my book and bring the elastic around the whole book with the glittery X on the front. It looks really pretty and it’s working just great! Again, this one should be used like the 4 Elastic one but my way is working just fine for me.
Now we move on to the book covers which I love! I have always liked book covers especially when I go out somewhere because I don’t always want people gawking at me trying to see what I’m reading. lol. I got a set of three – one for a small paperback, one that fits the medium size paperbacks, and the last one for the bigger hardbacks or even a bigger paperback of which I’ve had quite a few. I’ve tried all three sizes and I really like them. They fit the books well and have a nice long ribbon to mark your page. As well, they have a pretty button on the top too which just makes them look even more attractive.
The inside pattern of the ones I got is just so pretty. I’m kind of girly when it comes to this kind of stuff so I really liked this pattern. As well look how nice it is when you have your book in it with the ribbon.
I’ve found all the products I’ve gotten at Reading Comfort very well made. My Book Buddy gets lots of use and is still in the same condition as when I got it. The book covers are made of very nice material and I imagine they will last quite a long time as well. The bookmarks are made of good quality elastic and seem very durable. Make sure to check out the Reading Comfort website for all that they offer. There are so many products that would make fantastic Christmas presents for the book lover in your life.
GIVEAWAY: And some really good news–I’ve got a bit of a giveaway for you. I’ve been given the opportunity to have one of my readers win their choice of either a book cover or a bookmark.
Check out the book covers, glitter marks and the elastic four-ribbon bookmarks and come back and tell me exactly which one you’d like to enter to win. You can only pick one!
This giveaway is open to US & Canadian residents only (your win will be shipped directly from Reading Comfort) and I will be drawing for the winner on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Good luck to you all!
My Thanks…
To Amanda with Reading Comfort for the products sent to me for review.
The bookmarks are very pretty! I'd order one for myself, but apparently they don't ship to Europe
Ack! I want them all! But I guess if I HAD to decide, I'd pick the Elastic Four Ribbon Bookmark. I'm still hung up on wanting a Book Buddy (and now they have matching blankies!!!!). And I don't know if you saw Nicole's reading pillow, but I want that too. I'm waiting for somebody to offer me one!!!
Oh, I like the Elastic Four Ribbon Bookmark! I'd love one of the green ones, not picky which particular one. What a great giveaway!
Wow, I really love their book covers….very pretty! I am hoping that I get a Book Buddy for Christmas.
I would love for a chance to win a book cover! Thanks, Dar!
I'd love to win a book cover – most likely the medium would be used most often.
reneesuz82(at)msn(d0t)com
I'd like to win the book covers-I think I'd use them the most as I usually just use scrap paper for bookmarks (I certainly don't dog-ear! anymore) but I'd like the covers cos they're pretty and I don't always like people to be able to see what I'm reading.
I would love the glitter mark.
pk4290@comcast.net
Oh my gosh! Those are gorgeous!!!
I had to look at every single one and blow them up to get a closer look, very hard decision!
I choose to win – Diamonds – Blue – with Button bookmark!
Nice giveaway Dar!
I'd like the blue chenille book cover. I would love to have this! I sub and take books to read during my "planning period".
I would really like the Blue Chenille Bookcover. I'm a big reader so this would definitely come in handy.
ryanw@mts.net
Both bookmarks are really pretty but I love the glittermark!
I would choose a bookmark, since mine are paper and get ripped easily.
I love the Solid Light Blue – with Rose.
freda.mans[at]sympatico.ca
p.s. your bookshelf needs to be re-sized, its overlapping posts and words.
I would love to win the elastic red floral bookmark. I laughed when you said you don't like people gawking at you trying to figure out what you're reading…because I'm a gawker! lol
I think my darling hubby has ordered my a book buddy. I love their prodcuts, I would be happy to win anything as they are so pretty.
cindysloveofbooksarcATgmailDOTcom
Thanks for offering this giveaway
Definately the glitter mark with a cross. I am going to order a book buddy today for our book club gift exchange. I had forgotten about them and think it is a great idea!
I would love to have the elastic 4-ribbon bookmark. So often I need to mark something to share later with my daughter. This sounds perfect. Thanks.
I love the Glittermark X…what a neat idea!! Thanks for the chance!!
christinbanda at yahoo dot com
I would be interested in the book covers. THe Jeannie in the medium size
Thank you
momkelly2003@yahoo.com
Happy THanksgiving!!
I prefer Elastic Four Ribbon Bookmarks. They are beautiful and I think they'll be more handy for me.
linna.hsu at gmail dot com
Hi Dar- I remember you guys talking about these handy dandy bookmarks. Hmmm… I may have to order one for my grandma. I think she would love one.
I would love a medium brown chenille bookcover. It would definitely help keep my books from getting so beat up on the edges in my purse!
Those are all really nice. But if I won I'd pick the Glittermark-Circle.
Please enter me for a book cover. They are very pretty!
I'd love to have the elastic four ribbon bookmark. What a great idea!
Great giveaway! I love my Book Buddy too and would love to be entered for the Circle Glitter bookmark. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
Great giveaway! I love my Book Buddy too and would love to be entered for the Circle Glitter bookmark. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
I like the glitter mark! Thanks for the giveaway!
Rachelhwallen@gmail.com
I would love to win a book cover!!!
No need to enter me. I like my crummy paper bookmarks that fall out from time to time! It keeps life an adventure.
I beat you to posting this at Win a Book. Neener.
The Diamonds – Green – with Gold Medallion, Elastic Four-Ribbon Bookmark, looks like a good one, please enter me into this drawing for it.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
jake.lsewhere[at]gmail.com
I'd like the diamonds book cover.
chey127 at hotmail dot com
I like the Jeannie Book Cover. Very nice:) Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks!
esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com
I would love to win either one but I would like the elastic bookmark
quitemama
Wow! They all look so pretty!
I really like the bookscovers. I would go for the Jeannie model, in a medium size. It looks kind of denim-y blue and would probably wear well. Thanks!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com
i love the book covers, i own some bt they are cheapo ugly ones, I like the
"Jeannie" book covers especially bt not sure what size
I love the Red Chenille Book Cover. How fun to have a soft and comfy cover.
Oh I want one! If I win I would like the book cover but heck, I would take any. Thanks Dar. Great site you have here.
Vicki (PT)
Hmmmmm. I think I have to go for the Red Chenille book cover. Thanks so much!
nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com
Awesome giveaway. I'd love to be included for the Blue Chenille book cover. Thanks.
jessica(at)fan(dot)com
I'd like the Jeanie book cover for a regular paperback. Thanks for the awesome giveaway..
mlawson17 at hotmail dot com
I LOVE Reading Comfort's products as well. I recently purchased a Book Buddy for myself to use during the readathon. It certainly is a fabulous product! I'd love to be entered to win the Elastic Four-Ribbon Bookmark! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would take any of them really but my favorite is the glitter mark.
Thanks!
nycbookgirl at gmail dot com
I like the glitter bookmark..thx for contest…
thehighflyer3(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would love to win the medium Jeannie book cover!
castings at mindspring dot com
i have looked these over and its really a tough call. kind of like what would you buy if you won the lottery.
if i won i guess i would go with the medium Jeannie book cover.
cjay (at) iavalley (dot) edu
I really liked the oval glitter mark. All the products were great and it was tough deciding.
susan.byerly@comcast.net
What great products and thanks for sharing the pictures of how you used them as well. I would love the Four Ribbon Bookmark as I love pretty and useful bookmarks. I am not one for using bookcovers as they seem a bit cumbersome to me.
I really want a Book Buddy after reading all of the reviews! I have added it to my wishlist and hope to be gifted with one!
They are all pretty-I would choose the solid peach with button.
Thanks
A book cover is my choice.
The site is filled with many beautiful items for book readers.
Thank you
wow, great giveaway dar. i'd love to be entered to win any of the four ribbon bookmarks.
thanks
http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/
I would like the small red chenille bookcover.
lag110@mchsi.com
It is all so pretty and practical for book lovers! The bookmarks are great, love the Elastic Four Ribbon bookmark.
What a fun giveaway!
They are very pretty. I'd love to win the red chenille book cover in the trade cover size. I love book covers and they help keep my greasy fingers from soiling my beloved trade size novels.
Great giveaway!!!
mitzihinkey at sbcglobal dot net
I like book covers I love the Red Chenille. All the items they have available are very nice! Great gift for my book reading friends…
Thanks
heidivargas [at] live dot com
I like the Red Chenille book cover. My palms sweat a lot when I'm holding a book and I hate the idea of the oils on my hands messing up my books!
Ladytink_534(at)yahoo(dot)com
These look awesome! You lucky girl to get the chance to try out all these wonderful goodies!! I can't wait to try out the book buddy! They are the big talk on Twitter lately, lol!!
I like the Red Chenille Book Cover the best!
wandanamgreb(at)gmail(dot)com
Both products look very nice. I also seem to use a sales receipt, a gum wrapper or a paper clip for a bookmark…
But I do like the idea of a book cover. I'm also taking off the book jacket when I get a new book because I don't want to mess it up. So I think the book covers would be just perfect.
Thanks for offering another great giveaway.
angiedasner@yahoo DOT com
I totally collect bookmarks, but I love the book covers. I often wish for something to protect the book I'm reading! The one you got is gorgeous.
je2kids(at)yahoo(dot)com
This is a great giveaway! Love these bookmarks Anna has one and I'm envious…LOL I would love to be entered to win the Diamonds – Green – with Gold Medallion Elastic Four-Ribbon Bookmark! I love it. It is gorgeous and in one of my favorite colors…green!
They have so many goodies there!
what a great giveaway…please count me in for a bookcover.
karenk
kmkuka-at-yahoo-com
I think the Elastic Four-Ribbon Bookmark is so pretty! Please enter me to win one! I like the way you used it Dar, marking your page with the ribbons & wrapping the elastic all around the book. Ingenious. And it would be a good way to keep my kitties from trying to bit the pages of my book!
Thank you!
Aimala127 AT gmail DOT com
I was eyeing those Elastic Four-Ribbon Bookmarks last year when you reviewed the Book Buddy. Would love a chance to win one of those and I'm not at all particular about colours, I like surprises!
wanda_waiting[@]hotmail[.]com
i would choose the elastic 4 ribbon in solid purple with the rose.. Love the color
Everything is so pretty! After looking around her site, my favorite is the Glittermark Oval bookmark. Thank you for this very nice giveaway
chinook92 at gmail dot com
I just love the book covers! They are so nice. I would love to win the Large Red Chenille.
lizzi0915 at aol dot com
I'd like the medium book cover in the Jeannie pattern. These are a great way to keep your books looking nice. Thanks!
The Diamonds book cover (maybe small for pocketbooks) is great!
delilah0180(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like the Glittermark X
karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com
I would really like the Jeannie book cover. These are so nice. Thanks for a great giveaway!
ryanw@mts.net
I would love the glittermarks and would like own one
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com
I would really like to win the book cover.
Please enter me. Thanks
cherdon@sympatico.ca