Does this stand hold smaller books (such as paperback books) open well?
1321231
Of course, but if you'll need to use the pages holders and the book is thinner than half and inch it may not push the page down tightly against the back of the stand. It will still hold the page back though. How small of a book are we talking?
1321232
Yes, it does. The two metal clips that adjust to the size of the book can hold a paperback as easily as an over-sized novel or magazine.
1321233
I think I would get the smaller stand for regular paperback novel-type books, but I'm sure it would. I use it for my law school casebooks which are 7x10x2 and it holds them very nicely.
1321234
Although the stand is versatile, it doesn't work with paperbacks that are fat and / or have a stiff binding and paper.
1737996
Yes, you can it helps to have a book stand for an open book if a large text book. Notes are no problemThis is an excellent stand I love it.
1200048
I am sure it would depend on how many books are on top of the bottom one. If you have a hardcover, then put it on the bottom and pile your paperbacks on top. This is a great item! Very strong!
1735658
It can hold a wide range of sizes. I use it for books that are over 16" diagonally.
847564
I suppose it would work from an appearance standpoint. I don't think there are enough shelves. Would certainly work for larger books.
2020313
I gave one of these to my friend. She reads books (not all paperbacks ) so I am saying yes. The holder is wide and there is an edge that runs across the bottom.
1397663
It would depend on the thickness and the weight of the binder. If it was 1 1/2 - 2" thick, maybe so. The stand is very well made but so far I've only used it to hold conventional cookbooks (Southern Living Annual collection).
2087178
I would say yes, the probably will hold a few books. Keep in mind they aren't huge though, and you may be better off going with something a tad larger than 1 1/2". Good luck! :)
1915298
This stand works great for all size books, including paperbacks. You won't be disappointed in this purchase and your friends will all want it!
1566067
So the size seems about accurate; it does hold a normal book. Pretty much any book of any width will fit. The stand will only come half way up the book so that is why it seems a little small.
1851089
Yes that will work for two reasons.a) All of the shelves are audjustable.b) The front doors are deep inside (deep enough for a DVD) so this would work fine.I am guessing that you would be able to hold about 200 paperbacks.
1223141
Depends on size of book, but mostly, yes. Shelves are adjustable and depth is good for paperback size.
1174293
I can't speak to using it for books. I bought it for DVDs only and it has been great for that purpose. Because of the small depth of the shelves, I would be reluctant to put certain types of hardback in it, especially large ones because the space simply isn't there. It is an attractive piece of furniture. Am glad I bought it to hold DVDs.
492621
Yes. The two arms will hold a book that is about 4-5" when open. (We actually use it to hold a small netbook computer, though.)
1679170
I would think so. The books for my band aren't really heavy but this stand seems very sturdy.
1281726
Yes, this stand will work with this size book. The plastic page holders slide back and forth, and can hold even my big French dictionary or small paperback novel, something as small as many young adult books. I've even used the stand to read a whitepaper consisting of 18 pages and one staple. This book stand is quite versatile. Go for it! I use this gadget all the time and it's amazing the big part it plays in my life.The person who mentioned putting the stand on a table was surely right -- the stand will not work on your lap, for example: it will just collapse over.
2018336
The stand will hold a book/tablet up to 12/16" deep. It holds my tablet with cover with room to spare but to be precise I did measure the opening width. Hope this helps you.