It’s Book Lovers Day this November 7
Eastwood CityWhether you love reading hardbound books or prefer to have them in your Kindle, books can take you to different worlds. It’s true that being a bookworm only needs two basic things: a favorite book and a heart for reading.
But while a bookmark is a staple for avid readers, there are several accessories that could change your reading life in ways you would have never expected. In celebration of Book Lovers’ Day, here are some reading must-haves you can check out at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls:
1. Magnetic Bookmark
Fully Booked is located at 4F, Eastwood Mall and GF, Venice Grand Canal.
It’s a good feeling to get lost in another world, but you don’t have to get lost on your last read page again. A bookmark is the basic reading life accessory, but it doesn’t have to be dull and boring.
You don’t have to worry about bookmarks slipping out of your books as these magnetic Line Markers from Thinking Gifts, available at Fully Booked, grips the page firmly without leaving a trace or mark. They also have slits to mark the last phrase you left on.
2. Book Lamp
Fully Booked is located at 4F, Eastwood Mall and GF, Venice Grand Canal.
It’s a good feeling to get lost in another world, but you don’t have to get lost on your last read page again. A bookmark is the basic reading life accessory, but it doesn’t have to be dull and boring.
You don’t have to worry about bookmarks slipping out of your books as these magnetic Line Markers from Thinking Gifts, available at Fully Booked, grips the page firmly without leaving a trace or mark. They also have slits to mark the last phrase you left on.
3. Portable Book Light
Grab one at Fully Booked, located at 4F Eastwood Mall and GF, Venice Grand Canal.
If you’re the type to read in your spare time, may it be during your office lunch break or while waiting for public transport, a portable book light is perfect for you.
Choose one which is light, small and lightweight enough to slip inside your bag, like The Really Compact Book Light. Perfect for traveling and reading on the go, it features a flexible neck, a page clip that attaches to any hardback or paperback and three brightness levels.
4. Book Rest
Grab one at Fully Booked, located at 4F, Eastwood Mall and GF, Venice Grand Canal
It gets annoying when you’re deep in your reading and you suddenly need to do some errands. Not only is the momentum interrupted, but you also run the risk of forgetting which line you were on.
Luckily, you no longer have to put down your book with The Travel Book Rest. Made for traveling, it is lightweight and folds down flat so it takes up minimal space in your travel bag or suitcase.
5. Bookends
National Bookstore is located at LGF, Uptown Mall; GF, Eastwood Cybermall; GF, Venice Grand Canal Mall and 2F, Lucky Chinatown.
No self-proclaimed bookworm wants their prized possessions lying around and running the risk of being damaged. While bookshelves are a must-have, bookends provide a stylish and sophisticated way to tidy up your collection
Display your books stylishly with sturdy bookends, like these Shuter’s wooden bookends, available at National Bookstore.
6. Magnifying Sheet
Check out the MAGNIF-i magnifying sheet at Fully Booked, located at 4/F Eastwood Mall and GF, Venice Grand Canal.
No need to squint and strain your eyes while reading small prints. Illuminate and magnify your book with a handy page-sized magnifying sheet.
The MAGNIF-i magnifying sheet is thin enough to slip inside the pages of a standard book so you could magnify whole sides of text at once.
7. Anti-Blue Light Glasses
OWNDAYS is located at UGF, Uptown Mall and GF, Eastwood Mall.
If you’re a techy kind of bookworm who prefers reading ebooks on your phone, tablet, or reading device, consider anti-blue light glasses as your first line of defense against eyestrains and headaches.
Consider upgrading your lenses to blue shield lenses at OWNDAYS or get yourself PC Glasses, which are ready to wear and are designed to block harmful blue light coming from your digital devices.
6. Earphones
Check out Beyond the Box at 3F, Uptown Mall.
Whether you prefer to listen to audiobooks or you simply want to retreat from the world and set a reading mood with instrumental music, a good set of earbuds can make a huge difference in your reading life.
Go for a pair that has noise cancellation features to allow you to bask in the narration of your favorite book. The RHA 450i earbuds feature a well-balanced sound and a noise-isolating design.
