Insight Junction

By Kieran Kearey 15/08/25 27 min read

This post is going to look at reading accessories. We will go through a range of items from booklights to bookshelves, to book page holders and more. Unlike my other posts, I will be ranking the items based on price, with the lowest priced items coming first in each respective category.

I implore you do to your own research in addition to the content on this post, so you can make a better informed purchase.

*Product details such as prices, discounts, category rank, reviews, etc may change over time. Additionally, I will earn a commission from the links in this post, at no cost to you*

*All pros and cons are based on findings from real customer reviews and all pros and cons are summarised from the highest and lowest star reviews of each product*

*Although the title states accessories under £30, the post does not exclusively cover items under this amount, so some items will be over £30*
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Table of contents –

*Click on each heading to go to that section*

Book Lights
Book ends
Bookshelves
Book Page Holders
Bookmarks

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The first category will be book lights. These are perfect as they are all small and compact and have dim lights that are bright enough for reading, but won’t be beating down on you like a big room light. This is perfect for night time reading or when you want to wind down and have a softer light.

Gritin Rechargeable light – £5.99

First up, is the £5.99 Gritin book light, which is the cheapest book light on our list. This product has 4559 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 86% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 or 2 star reviews.

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Features:
– 5 brightness levels
– Different control buttons for power, brightness and colour
– Memory function to remember previous settings
– Three colour options (Amber, Mixed, White)
– USB-C Charging
– Adjustable
– Lightweight

Pros:
– Able to read in bed without disturbing others
– Multiple light colours and brightness levels
– Lightweight, compact and comfortable for travel and bed use
– Clips securely to books without slipping
– Rechargeable via USB
– Long-lasting battery with a charge indicator
– Sturdy build despite low price
– Can double as a torch
– Eye-friendly warm tones help reduce strain during night reading
– Good value for money

Cons:
– Light too bright for some people
– Orange light mode too intense and unnatural in colour
– Chunky and heavy for clipping onto books
– Clip only fits thin or hardcover books, It’s also difficult to use with paperbacks
– Clip design can damage pages or spine if clamped too tightly
– Downward angle adjustment limited
– Uneven spread of light, dimmer around the edges and concentrated light in the middle
– Light sometimes forgets the last-used settings
– Struggles to fully illuminate large pages
– Not suitable for young children due to stiff clamping mechanism
– Light can accidentally turned on when in bags for example
– Some units fail to recharge or lose brightness quickly

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Gritin 16 LED Light – £7.99

Next, another Gritin book light at £7.99. This product has a different design and is slightly more expensive than the previous product. This product has 11899 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.7 stars. Additionally, 81% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 star reviews.

(At the time of this post, the black colour variant is slightly cheaper than the other variants)

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Features:
– Adjustable brightness (10%-100%)
– Three colour options (Amber, Mixed, White)
– USB-C Charging
– Lightweight
– Adjustable
– Battery level indicators

Pros:
– Easy to use
– Fast charging & good battery life
– Orange light is gentle on eyes
– Sturdy clips
– Flexible neck for precise light positioning
– Compact, lightweight and portable
– Works well for multiple tasks. For example, reading, crafts, repairs, nightlight, etc
– Strong and stable
– Excellent for travel use
– Clips to various surfaces
– USB-C charging with charge status indicator
– Long battery life
– Quick recharge time
– Powerful brightness

Cons:
– Battery degrades quickly
– Loses brightness after short use
– Often fails completely within weeks or months of purchase
– Some people claimed they had used items sent to them
– Charging cable or instructions missing
– Overly bright for bedside reading
– Brightness not adjustable beyond 3 fixed colour modes
– Exaggerated runtime claims
– Clip not strong enough
– Flexible arm doesn’t hold position after some use
– Arm hinge or neck prone to cracking or breaking
– Charging issues
– Not durable

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Gritin 19 LED Book Light – £9.49

The last item in this category is another Gritin light, but this one is the most expensive out of the three at £9.49. It’s design is similar to the previous product, but has a higher customer star rating of 4.8 stars. This product has 11300 reviews. Additionally, 85% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 2 star reviews.

(At the time of this post, the black colour variant is slightly cheaper than the other variants)

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Features:
– 5 brightness levels
– Three colour options (Amber, Mixed, White)
– USB-C Charging
– Adjustable
– Lightweight
– Memory function

Pros:
– Lightweight and sturdy
– Easy to use
– Warm golden-orange light is easy on the eyes
– Comfortable for extended reading sessions without strain
– Strong and secure clip
– Flexible gooseneck holds position well for precise light placement
– Wide lamp head provides even lighting across two pages
– Long battery life
– Rechargeable via USB-C with battery level indicator
– Compact
– Durable
– Silicone grippy areas to prevent sliding or scratching

Cons:
– Clip breaks easily
– Lamp neck loosens over time and won’t hold position
– Short overall lifespan
– Battery stops holding charge or drains quickly
– Charging connection becomes loose
– Power button or brightness controls stop functioning
– Indicator lights stuck
– Top-heavy design
– Doesn’t stay clipped to thin surfaces
– Not as bright as some users expected
– Some units didn’t work from the start
– Clip can damage books when it snaps shut
– Poor quality despite good lighting performance initially
– Some people reported that charging or light issues happened right after the return window closed

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Overall, this is arguably the best of the lights. It’s got multiple brightness levels, 19 LEDs, different colour options, It’s lightweight and adjustable, and you charge it with USB-C. The price is very affordable, I expected book lights to be a bit more expensive before having made this post. Finally, the product has a very high star rating despite the very large amount of reviews.

The only issue I’d have with this personally is that it It’s a bit too big for my liking. If I was going to choose a light out of the three reviewed, I’d choose the second one as the actual light is a bit smaller.
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The next category, book storage. Like the previous category, the products will start from the lowest price. Included in book storage are regular bookshelves with lots of different designs, sizes and styles, then there are also book ends should you already have shelves.

Acrimet Metal Bookend – £13.90

The £13.90 Acrimet bookend is the first on our list. This product has 1797 reviews with a customer star rating of 4.9 stars. Additionally, 92% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 and 2 star reviews. At the time of posting, this product is #1 Top-Rated by Amazon.

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Features:
– Durable (One piece of metal with no welds)
– Non-slip pads
– Minimalistic design

Pros:
– Strong and sturdy
– Good weight for stability
– Attractive design
– Durable
– Effective for hardcover and paperback books
– Optional holes for screwing into place for additional stability
– Discreet and functional appearance
– Easy to use

Cons:
– Thin metal, not thick as expected
– Works best with hardcovers or heavy books, softcover books tend to fall
– Price considered high

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Overall, this product is a nice simple way to store books. Something to consider is that this product is only one pair of bookends.
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Decorative Metal Bookends – £23.28

The £23.28 decorative metal bookend has 4036 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 85% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 star reviews. This product has many variants, I will include links to all of them below (Note that some variants will go over the £30 limit).

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Black 2 pairs
White 2 pairs
White 3 pairs
White 4 pairs
White 5 pairs
Black 5 pairs
Black 6 pairs
White 6 pairs

Features:
– Sturdy
– Pads to prevent slipping
– Modern Aesthetic

Pros:
– Stylish design
– Heavy and sturdy metal
– Holds big and heavy books securely without toppling
– Minimal footprint, maximises shelf space
– Strong and durable
– Good quality, no peeling or bending after years of use
– Stays in place on open shelves
– Lightweight but stable
– Easy to move and rearrange

Cons:
– Some products arrived damaged
– Some bookends bent so not 90 degrees
– Not sturdy enough for large or heavy books
– Lacks sufficient grip
– Base plate under books too short for stability
– Not tall enough for larger books
– Inconsistent manufacturing quality

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Jekkis Metal Bookends – £40.97

The £40.97 Jekkis Metal Bookends do exceed the £30 limit, but the listing includes 10 pairs. The product has 1454 reviews with a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 87% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 and 2 star reviews.

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Features:
– Durable
– Foam pads to prevent sliding

Pros:
– Sturdy and durable
– Can support heavy books
– Excellent value
– Classic design
– Compact and easy to reposition

Cons:
– Not heavy-duty
– Too lightweight for very heavy or tall items
– Non-skid pads are small
– Base height is raised, making it noticeable on the shelf
– Some units arrived bent

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Drelifam Walnut Book End – £46.25

Last on the book end category is the Drelifam Walnut Book End. Like the previous product, it is above the £30 limit at £46.25, but the reason I’ve added it is because I think It’s design is attractive. The product has 89 reviews with a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 87% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 star reviews.

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Features:
– Silicone pads to prevent slipping
– Durable

Pros:
– Sturdy enough to hold most books upright
– Good grip on shelves
– Low-profile design
– Durable
– Easy to place and reposition
– Holds heavy books
– Lightweight

Cons:
– Bottom pads elevate books slightly, which can be visually unappealing
– Mismatches in wood cuts and finishing
– Occasional imperfection in right angles
– Relatively lightweight so relies on book weight for stability
– Some people think It’s overpriced for a simple design

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Next, bookshelves. I’ve included a lot of different bookshelves in this section, with different colours, sizes and designs. Bookshelves in this section exceed the £30 limit for those that would like something more expensive, but there’s plenty of bookshelves under £30 and I will start at the lowest priced one.

Youyijia 5 Tier Cubes Bookshelf – £9.59

This £9.59 Youyijia bookshelf has 71 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.2 stars. Additionally, 62% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 40 x 25 x 155 cm
– Sturdy
– Adjustable height level
– Simple design
– Lightweight
– Rubber pads for prevent sliding

Pros:
– Easy to assemble
– Lightweight but sturdy
– Can hold a decent amount of weight
– Attractive appearance
– Strong fabric and metal poles
– Compact design
– Easy to move around when needed
– Durable

Cons:
– Leans forward when empty
– Poles can come loose and fall through shelves or sides
– Shelves and sides prone to splitting
– Flimsy construction
– Poor overall quality and durability
– Struts bend easily
– Overpriced compared to sturdier alternatives

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Crownshop Bookshelf – £9.99

This £9.99 Crownshop bookshelf has 14 reviews with a customer star rating of 3.8 stars. Additionally, 58% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 37 x 27 x 28.5 cm
– Steel tubes for stability and durability
– Lightweight

Pros:
– Strong and sturdy
– Good value for the price
– Sturdier than expected

Cons:
– Metal tube ends are very sharp and can easily cut skin
– Risk of injury when assembling or handling
– Thin material

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Homidec Bookcase – £16.99

The £16.99 Homidec bookcase has 2646 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.4 stars. Additionally, 66% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 76.2 x 76.2 x 76.2 cm
– Easy to assemble
– Modular structure
– Durable

Pros:
– Easy to assemble
– Lightweight but sturdy
– Good storage capacity
– Clean look
– Strong
– Low maintenance

Cons:
– Flimsy construction
– Not sturdy
– Falls apart when moved or touched
– Cheap materials
– Hard to assemble
– Some people said parts were missing
– Poor design as shelves bow or tilt
– Misleading capacity claims as fails under minimal load despite claims of holding heavy weight

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Vasagle Bookcase – £26.99

This £26.99 Vasagle bookcase has 6 reviews and a customer star rating of 4 stars. Additionally, 60% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 24 x 30.2 x 134.2 cm
– 5 Tier design
– Adjustable shelves with 3 height adjustments
– Durable
– Easy to assemble

Pros:
– High quality
– Easy to assemble
– Matches description
– Great value for money

Cons:
– Poor quality
– Unsafe
– Weak connection between parts
– Unstable structure

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To be frank, I think the first four bookshelves are cheap and cheerful. I don’t think that some of them are actually bookcases, but they can very well be used as such. These would be great for someone who needs storage and doesn’t really care about It’s looks or if they want something cheap and easy to set up.

From this point onward, the bookshelves are a bit more stylish and luxury, and can be used for other items in addition to books.


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Cassa Wall Mounted Bookshelf – £29.97

This £29.97 Cassa wall mounted bookshelf has 941 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.2 stars. Additionally, 62% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 15 x 42 x 11.5 cm
– Can be combined to make a larger shelf unit
– Durable
– Strong and lightweight wood

Pros:
– Easy to mount
– Attractive design
– Strong, sturdy and lightweight
– Extra fittings included
– Brackets can be mounted above or below the shelves
– Easy to combine sets for a larger shelf arrangement
– Robust brackets
– High-quality finish on the wood and fittings

Cons:
– Poor packaging and frequent damage on arrival
– Poor finish on wood and brackets
– Missing parts
– Weak fixings
– Misleading product info such as not holding claimed weight and being smaller than expected
– Slow, low-quality wood
– Unsuitable for heavy loads
– Inconsistent bracket design

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Vasagle Ladder Shelf – £34.99

This is another Vasagle ladder shelf at £34.99 with 6681 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 84% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 56 x 34.5 x 137.5 cm
– 4 Tier design
– Shelf depth increases from top to bottom
– Easy to assemble
– Steel for durability and stability

Pros:
– Sturdy and solid construction
– Attractive design
– Easy to assemble
– Durable
– Stable on carpet
– All tools included for assembly
– Looks great in pairs or sets

Cons:
– Some units has missing parts
– Some units arrived with cracks, scratches, etc
– Unstable once built
– Some people claimed that assembly was impossible without drilling extra holes

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Tribesigns Corner Shelf – £88.31

This £88.31 Tribesigns Corner Shelf has 2475 reviews with a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 87% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 45 x 45 x 177 cm
– 90 degree right angle fits perfectly in corners
– 5 Tier design
– Solid metal frame from stability
– Easy to assemble

Pros:
– Easy to assemble
– Very sturdy and stable, even without a wall attachment
– Adjustable legs for uneven floors
– Attractive design
– Durable
– Lightweight
– Extra screws included
– Fits perfectly into corners
– Thick and solid shelves with quality wood finish

Cons:
– Poorly made with cheap materials
– Misaligned metal hinges
– Parts fit poorly
– Smaller than advertised dimensions
– Some units arrived broken
– Unstable
– Misleading free return claim, return shipping not covered
– Some units arrived with a strong unpleasant odour

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IBF Farmhouse Bookshelf – £159.99

This £159.99 IBF Farmhouse Bookshelf has 246 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 89% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 2 star reviews.

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Features:
– 120 x 34 x 76.2 cm
– 3 Tiers
– Strong Iron frames for support
– Easy assembly
– Raised base for easy cleaning underneath
– Modern design
– Adjustable footpads for balance and floor protection

Pros:
– High quality construction
– Stable structure with braces, gussets and anti-tipping device
– Easy to assemble with very clear instructions
– All parts fit precisely
– Good weight capacity
– Functional design with good height and shelf spacing
– Excellent value for the quality and appearance
– Sturdy and durable

Cons:
– Some users reported presence of fibreglass on a shelf, posing safety concerns
– Poorly written instructions
– Very heavy and difficult to move
– People reported some parts not tightening properly
– Assembly can be time-consuming

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HSH Tall Bookshelf – £159.99

This £159.99 HSH bookshelf has 961 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 87% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 5 Tiers
– 120 x 32 x 177 cm
– Thick metal frame for stability
– X-shaped back bar for stability
– Each shelf supports up to 100 lbs
– Adjustable levellers to prevent wobbling
– Easy assembly

Pros:
– Easy to assemble
– Sturdy and stable
– Hold heavy items without bending
– Adjustable feet for levelling on uneven floors
– Anti-tip hardware included
– Fits well in various spaces
– Attractive design

Cons:
– Shelves feel like cheap plastic
– Underside looks poor finished
– Holes misaligned or missing
– Parts came damaged
– Chips easily
– Unit unstable front-to-back, especially on carpet
– Petroleum-like odour
– Wall mounting hardware is low quality
– Crossbars flimsy or broken on arrival

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CosyStar Tall Bookshelf – £223.26

This £223.26 CosyStar bookshelf has 1839 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 85% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 80 x 30 x 180.3 cm
– Adjustable storage with 11 different fixing positions across 6 shelves
– Each shelf supports up to 70lbs
– Extended 31.5″ wide shelves vs the standard 23.6″
– 6 Tiers
– X-frame for stability
– Adjustable feet for balance on uneven floors

Pros:
– Sturdy, stable and durable
– Holds heavy items without sagging or leaning
– Adjustable shelves
– Attractive design
– Clear instructions for easy assembly
– Includes all tools, wall anchors and adjustable feet

Cons:
– Imprecise parts, holes misaligned
– Cross bracket too short
– Lacks promised supporting bars under shelves and weight capacity overstated
– Cheap, unstable metal frame and wobbly structure
– Some units arrived broken or missing parts
– Shelves bow under light loads
– Paint finish easily damaged

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Fatorri Cube Storage Bookshelf – £463.13

This £463.13 Fatorri bookshelf has 594 reviews with a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 88% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 2 star reviews.

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Features:
– 157.5 x 34.5 x 76.5 cm
– 8 Cube design
– Rustic design
– Heavy-duty metal for durability
– Thick shelves for durability
– Reinforced frame
– Each cube holds up to 90lbs
– Top surface holds up to 360lbs
– Easy assembly

Pros:
– Very sturdy, sturdy, doesn’t wobble and is heavy-duty
– High weight capacity
– Easy, straightforward assembly
– Hardware organised, tools included and extra pieces provided
– Attractive design
– Durable materials
– Great value for money

Cons:
– Missing screw hole caps
– Misleading product images that hide visible screw holes
– Some units missing parts
– Doesn’t fit traditional-size cube storage bins

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Ironck triple wide bookshelf – £471.37

This £471.37 Ironck bookshelf has 463 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 89% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– 176 x 30 x 176 cm
– 14 shelves
– Each shelf supports up to 66lbs
– Large iron frame from stability
– Easy to assemble

Pros:
– Sturdy and stable
– Supports heavy items without sagging
– Attractive design
– Ample storage capacity
– Easy to assemble with clear instructions
– Durable materials, includes wall anchor kit and adjustable feet

Cons:
– Some units arrived damaged or had missing parts
– A user reported that one piece of their product was mis drilled
– Unclear instructions

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Sauder Trestle bookcase – £655.08

This £655.08 Sauder Trestle bookcase is the last on our list, and the most expensive. This product has 1136 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 89% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 2 star reviews.

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Features:
– 59.8 x 42.4 x 180.7 cm
– 5 Tier
– Chalk Chestnut tone
– Engineered wood for durability
– 5-year limited warrants
– Easy to assemble

Pros:
– High-quality, sturdy
– “Better than IKEA”
– Attractive design
– True-to-dimension sizing; fits well in smaller or narrow spaces while providing large storage/display capacity
– Deep shelves to accommodate large books, etc
– Heavy wood-like material with excellent stability
– Clear instructions
– Easy to assemble
– Holds a significant amount of weight without warping
– Matches well with other furniture
– Great value for money

Cons:
– Manufacturing defects, missing hardware like screws
– Some units were the incorrect colour
– Wood prone to snapping or ripping during assembly
– Not sturdy
– Visible screws when assembled correctly
– Some units were never received
– Packing destroyed easily

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This next section includes a number of book page holders with different designs and colours. Like the previous sections, we’ll start at the cheapest one and go to the most expensive one. A lot of the products have different sizes, so I’ll include links to each size within each product section. Finally, some of these holders do go above the £30 limit.

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Wooden book page holder – £5.99

This £5.99 wooden page holder 51 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.3 stars. Additionally, 60% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Features:
– Opening width is 23mm, suitable for most adults and teenagers
– High-quality natural walnut wood
– Lightweight
– Smooth edges for comfortable use

Pros:
– Easy to use
– Keeps pages clean
– Great finish and good quality
– Highly useful device

Cons:
– Not supportive as expected
– Doesn’t open the book beyond what your thumb can do
– Uncomfortable to use, especially for larger thumbs
– Not practical for certain book sizes

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Bat book page holder – £36.04 (Large)

This £36.04 bat book page holder has 31 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.6 stars. Additionally, 72% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 and 2 star reviews.

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Features:
– Lightweight
– Dual wings for secure page holding
– Premium natural walnut
– Smooth, comfortable and ergonomic

Pros:
– Fits curve of book properly
– Smooth wood feels comfortable on the finger
– Makes holding a book open much easier than using fingers alone

Cons:
– Smaller than expected
– Slightly rough inside thumb area

Large – (0.94″ for men with thick fingers)
Medium – (0.86″ for Women with thick fingers and most men)
Small – (0.78″ for most women)
Mini – (0.71″ for kids and small women)
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Walnut page holder (2pcs, Small) – £39.29

These £39.29 walnut page holders has 14 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 83% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1, 2 and 3 star reviews.

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Features:
– Lightweight
– Smooth design for comfortability
– High-quality natural walnut wood

Pros:
– Very comfortable and easy to use
– Relieves hand/thumb strain
– Holds pages open effortlessly, even one-handed
– Cute and charming design
– High-quality and sturdy
– Lightweight and durable
– Portable and convenient to carry
– Works well for physical books of various sizes
– Prevents thumb fatigue and improves reading comfort

Cons:
– Can make page-turning awkward if too loose
– Uncertainty about whether the wood is actually walnut

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This next product has three variations that I’ll fully lay out, to make it easier to read and understand.

Walnut page holder (3pcs) – £47.38 – £49.67

The first variation is the £47.38 Heart, Cat and Dog walnut page holders with 29 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.5 stars. Additionally, 69% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 or 2 star reviews.

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Features:
– 8.9L x 7.6W centimetres
– 3ps, Heart, Cat and Dog
– Lightweight
– Natural walnut wood

Pros:
– Cute designs
– High-quality wood
– Comfortable grip
– Holds pages open easily, reducing hand and thumb fatigue
– Lightweight and durable
– Works for paperback, hardcover and special edition books without damaging pages
– Functional for one-handed reading
– Helps keep pages open even with wind or fans flowing
– Doubles as a small paperweight

Cons:
– Uncomfortable for extended use
– Too lightweight for holding tightly bound books open
– Doesn’t work well for mass market paperbacks or heavy books that resist staying open
– Transfers strain to thumb muscles
– Can get in the way at the bottom of the page
– Not as comfortable as reading without it

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The next variation is the £49.65 Cat, Dog and Beard walnut page holders.

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Features:
– 8.9L x 7.6W centimetres
– 3pcs, Cat, Dog and Beard

Pros:
– Cute designs
– High-quality wood
– Comfortable grip
– Holds pages open easily, reducing hand and thumb fatigue
– Lightweight and durable
– Works for paperback, hardcover and special edition books without damaging pages
– Functional for one-handed reading
– Helps keep pages open even with wind or fans flowing
– Doubles as a small paperweight

Cons:
– Uncomfortable for extended use
– Too lightweight for holding tightly bound books open
– Doesn’t work well for mass market paperbacks or heavy books that resist staying open
– Transfers strain to thumb muscles
– Can get in the way at the bottom of the page
– Not as comfortable as reading without it

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The final variation is the £49.67 Diamond, Cat and Bird walnut page holders.

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Features:
– 8.9L x 7.6W centimetres
– 3pcs, Diamond, Cat and Bird
– Lightweight
– Walnut wood

Pros:
– Cute designs
– High-quality wood
– Comfortable grip
– Holds pages open easily, reducing hand and thumb fatigue
– Lightweight and durable
– Works for paperback, hardcover and special edition books without damaging pages
– Functional for one-handed reading
– Helps keep pages open even with wind or fans flowing
– Doubles as a small paperweight

Cons:
– Uncomfortable for extended use
– Too lightweight for holding tightly bound books open
– Doesn’t work well for mass market paperbacks or heavy books that resist staying open
– Transfers strain to thumb muscles
– Can get in the way at the bottom of the page
– Not as comfortable as reading without it

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The final section includes a variety of bookmarks.

Capybara Beaded Bookmark – £2.99

This £2.99 capybara bookmark has 112 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.7 stars. Additionally, 84% of total reviews are 5 stars.

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Pros:
– Fun and cute design
– Comes as a pack
– Nice quality
– Well-designed and sturdy
– Feels good quality
– Trusted brand (Peter Pauper Press)
– Durable and long-lasting

Cons:
– Some paint on bookmark is sticky
– High price for a single bookmark
– Pompom/tassel deteriorates quickly
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Cat Beaded Bookmark – £3.87

This £3.87 cat bookmark has 5688 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 88% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 and 2 star reviews.

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Pros:
– Lovely design
– Good quality
– Includes a ruler on the back for functionality
– Large enough for hardcover books and not easy to lose
– Durable

Cons:
– Some users found white marks on the black background that won’t wipe off
– Ornament on the rope wears out over time
– Made out of hard cardboard instead of expected plastic
– Too large for some users
– Pricey compared to other bookmarks
– Strings/tassels fall out or fall apart quickly
– Thinner and less sturdy than expected
– Some users reported it was a little smaller than expected

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Cat Beaded Bookmark – £3.99

This £3.99 cat bookmark has 284 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.9 stars. Additionally, 94% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 and 2 star reviews.

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Pros:
– High-quality and durable
– Vibrant colours and appealing aesthetic
– Comes with a protective plastic sleeve
– Functional and practical for daily reading
– Great size
– Not flimsy; feels solid and long-lasting

Cons:
– Tassel fell apart easily
– Item arrived in a dirty sleeve without the tassel
– Bookmark slides out of books easily
– Chord too smooth to stay tied securely

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Dragon Artisan Bookmark – £4.99

This £4.99 Dragon bookmark has 858 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.8 stars. Additionally, 88% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 star reviews.

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Pros:
– Stylish design
– High-quality and durable
– Slim, flexible and functional without falling out of books
– Feels premium and long-lasting despite being faux leather
– Comfortable to use and easy to find place in the book
– Great value for the quality
– Works as intended without damaging pages
– Good size

Cons:
– Bookmark arrived without the tassel
– Tassel fell apart of came undone after only a few days
– String broke off despite minimal use
– Tassel could not be restored to original appearance after retie
– Stitching on the bookmark was frayed
– Quality of stitching could be improved
– “Vegan leather” is not real leather, which may disappoint some buyers

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Cat Bookmark – £16.81

The £16.81 Silver-Cats Bookmark has 171 reviews and a customer star rating of 4.9 stars. Additionally, 95% of total reviews are 5 stars, with 0% 1 and 2 star reviews.

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Pros:
– Cute and unique design
– Design is etched, not just printed
– Decently thick material
– High quality and well-made
– Perfect size for a bookmark

Cons:
– Edges are sharp enough to cut pages or skin
– Connecting ring prevents the book from fully closing, causing permanent dents
– Low friction allows the bookmark to slip out easily and fall
– Smaller than expected
_ Thin material that could bend easily

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