I am up! And Coffeed. And….
I bought something.
I actually bought it in Florida – in the wonderful Books a Million. Actually, now what I think about it, the book review going up later today is also a purchase from Books A Million. Ahhhhhh….. a BAM day! 🙂
Ok here it is but do not (DO NOT) laugh at me:
Ok…. if you must snicker, turn the other way and act like you are coughing. Yes I realize I purchased a piece of twisty plastic. But – of yes there is a but, if you seen my morning ritual you would understand.
Every morning when I am prepping for my day I have a book in the bathroom with me so I can read as I blow dry my hair, style, make up… I have done this for years. The trick is keeping the book open. I use a large lotion bottle, hairspray, whatever I can find that will keep the book open. Then I have to move said item to read the words. Occasionally said item rolls off the book and I lose my page.
This item, the Gimble, was a huge “aha moment” when I seen it. For $5.95 – worth it. here it is in action:
Mmmmmm hmmmm…. that’s what I’m talking about! How super cool is that?
Ok…. I need to finish up my coffee and get ready for work. Today I am going to bike in. It is only 3 miles and I am trying to get in as much biking as possible. I have a fantastic book review coming up later. Well, maybe the review isnt fantastic – but I am going to try to be because the book was.
Book Journey 
I don’t prop my books open for the exact reasons you state: it’s just too difficult. The Gimble is such a simple and ingenious invention! Every morning you’ll wonder how you survived without it 🙂
I used it this morning Helen and it was awesome 🙂
there isn’t a single book person around who would laugh at this because they so totally want to go get it RIGHT NOW!
LOL thanks Diane 😀
What a great little gadget! I have the same “propping book up” issue. Nothing works completely. I have this little VW bug paperweight that I use sometimes, and then there’s a mug…neither of these work very well.
I’m laughing, though, as I see the first image of your gizmo, but then…not so much, when I see how well it works!
I had the same reaction Laurel. I took it out of the package and thought that it was pretty cheesy. Now that I have used it – I feel like king of the book world…. LOL
I read as I do my hair and make up too, so I know what you mean. I think that is a fabulous idea and I shall definitely look out for one over here.
Tow came in the package Vivienne. I thought that I needed them both to make it work and had a pretty funny looking set up. Then…. I read the directions. 🙂
That thing is GENIUS! I must get one as soon as possible. I like to read while drying my hair too and find it almost impossible (I like to read at every available opportunity if I’m honest).
Thanks for posting about this, Sheila 🙂
I read at every possible moment too Book Whisperer. My co workers laugh at me. When I told them I bought a IPOD Touch strictly for books on audio they said, “Of course you did.” 🙂
Now that is genius! I usually don’t prop books open because it never works. I will definitely be getting me one of those very soon! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Sure Michelle – I am so glad people here are not thinking I am crazy – LOL 😀
How do you read while putting make-up on!? lol I listen to an audiobook during my ‘getting ready for the day’ routine. 🙂
Eva – very carefully 🙂 I do switch back and forth though….. audio is used too.
I need one of those! I like to read while I am eating but have all the same problems you have at makeup time. Maybe even more because I don’t want my hands touching the books and getting them all yucked up! I’m definitely going to go shopping in search of a Gimble!
Now that I am thinking about this rhapsodyinbooks, I bet I could use it on the treadmill and elliptical too. That would be awesome – I am always holding the book open with one hand and usually get a hand cramp.
I don’t prop my books open but if I had one of those I would:) Those are super cool!
Thanks Bobbie! I am kind of liking it.
That’s actually pretty neat and I admit when I first saw it, I was wondering what the heck it was lol.
It is brilliant Zia – why didnt I invent it? LOL
This is great.
Thanks Esme 😀
Too funny, Sheila. Okay, now I know I’m not as addicted as some of you. Reading while putting make up on, drying hair, or anything for that matter, without ones hands? Is there a 12-step program for this affliction? lol
The Gimble gizmo is pretty cool though. I wonder if it would work while using the elliptical machine. Sometimes my book is too big to fit in the book holder slots on it.
I think if there was a 12 step program Lynne – it would probably be another book to read! 😀
LOL
Oh and I was just thinking about the elliptical too Lynne…. I am going to have to try that!
Two things for you today: the gadget is a great idea if read while doing cardio at the gym 🙂 (just one idea).
At BC last night, the hostess’s husband is the bean roaster at a local coffee shop (an extra, fun job) and he gave us roasted coffee beans. This was one of the best cups of coffee! I wonder if I can talk my husband into becoming a bean roaster?!!
Have a great day!
Mari – A bean roaster! What a great job!! I want to ask my book club peeps if they have any connections now! 😀
Whatever I can get my hands on that is heavy enough to hold the pages down. This little device is perfect. I have a good friend that reads constantly, even at work. This will be perfect for her. I can’t wait, her birthday is coming up in a month or so and this is perfect. I may get her 2 – one for home and one for work.
One for myself of course. I may stock up on them as gifts for all my reading friends : )
Two in a pack Pat 🙂 I cant wait to try mine out at the gym 🙂
OK, I reading about all these people reading while on their exercise machines. How are you all managing that? I mentioned trying to read while on the treadmill and the elliptical and my family laughed. I have a hard enough time walking on them without falling as it is.
LOL Pat – reading passes the time on the tread/elliptical. Maybe it is a good core workout trying to read and hold your balance… I never thought of that before 😀
I have no balance which may be the problem.
I bought two packages of the Gimble yesterday. One is for my friend’s birthday and one for me. Can’t wait to try it out.
The Gimble is awesome! I love to read while I eat dinner (when the hubby is away) and the big problem is always keeping the books open and not getting food on them. This would be perfect!
Also, I have to 2nd library pat’s comment about falling off the treadmill… I’d probably wipe out too.
Jody I got to the end of your comment and just really laughed! Try it – I dont think you will fall. Maybe I am not going fast enoughton the treadmill…. I am not talking about running – that would be awful 🙂
This looks like a great help. I like to read while I eat and I try to read on the elliptical. This would make it easier. BUT, I can only imagine what I would look like after I finished putting on my make up and drying my hair WHILE I was reading a book. I have to give you guys credit for that level of multitasking.
Thanks for letting us know about the gimble.
Sure kathy 🙂
Very cool device! I love it! But I don’t know how on earth you can read while doing all that other stuff…I’m impressed. No wonder you read so many books every week!
Sue
I am a multi tasker Sue 🙂
That is such a great idea! I’ve never seen anything like that!
I hadnt either Jenny and I am so glad to see that others hadn’t as well. I thought everyone would be telling me they had one of those for years…. 🙂
Oh … this is super cool! And perfect for reading when eating! I love it … I need one!
Oh good Jenners – maybe we can see them popping up in blogs everywhere – LOL 😀
Cool little twisty doo-hicky! 🙂
I prop my books open with anything nearby! I use my big hair clips to hold it a lot (I have one on every table, in every drawer… I have a lot of hair to hold up!)…. if it isn’t a hair clip, it is normally a part of Joe- an elbow poking me in the face in bed does much better service holding my book open while I drink cocoa & write notes 🙂
Jenna that is fantastic! Thanks for sharing that! I have done the big hairclip too!
Wow! I didn’t know anything like that existed! I MUST GET ONE! 🙂
Cori – I know right? 😀
What a great idea….I need one of these so I can read when I’m working out and have hands free. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve a stack of books that this will work beautifully on…it will even work on my current historical fiction book called “Confucius Jade” by Frederick Fisher. It’s a fascinating book with adventure, Chinese gods, priceless gem, mystical powers, and intrigue…sorry I just got carried away.
I havent tried it yet on the elliptical but hope to soon Betty 😀
In the past I’ve used a small easel to prop up my cookbooks and have seen splash proof versions, too (good for the bath tub.) But never really thought about reading while I was drying my hair….then again my eyes are still usually slits at that point in the morning, lol. it’s something to think about though. Thanks for sharing.
Sure Jackie 😀