How well does it work for paperback books?
1363216
Depends on the width of your paperback. The wider your paperback, the better it holds it open as the the arms angle out to either side from the center. From the center the arms stick out about 1 3/4". I would personally not rely on this to hold open George Orwell's mass produced volume of "1984" (4" wide when book is closed) as it does not hold the book open completely flat. It will hold it open, but not enough for my particular reading comfort. I would rather just hold this small paperback. But it is certainly reliable for a wide (8.5" when closed) book.
1363217
To answer this question I tried a very "fat" mass market paperback (302 pages, 1 1/2 " thick). It was not perfectly flat BUT because of the stand's adjustability it was quite readable. Any thick paperback is never read flat unless you break the binding but I read all sizes of books and this stand works with everything I've tried. Love it for large hardcovers, softcovers and magazines.
1769983
yes, it will hold a decent sized hardcover book. however, if, by large, you mean lots of pages (think Harry Potter), it will rest on it, but not stay open. Will have to hold it open. I love mine for reading in bed. Also works great with a Kindle or tablet!!
1566065
Yes, it can hold a normal hardcover or paperback book. I measured mine and here are the measurements: 10.5" x 8" x 3". It works great for us.
1200046
This will not work on paperbacks. I don't have that much hardcovers as well but if you have one or two that you can use as the base, the rest that you put on top of that book will be good.
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!
1507938
yes as it is usually fitted on few pages of the book, I don't like it to scratch the book cover (in case of paperback books) so it is used on both paperback and hardcover books same way
2071018
It certainly does (I also love it for a kindle or tablet). Keep in mind, it doesn't "hold" it, your book leans on it. But, all I have ever had to do, for large heavier books, is rest my hand on it, near the center and on the bottom, to hold pages open. Smaller books and paperbacks can have the pages "tucked" into the lip at the bottom and pretty much be hands-free.
2279146
It depends on how big the book is, I have some thick and thin paperbacks and the same with the harder books. However my paperback are lighter and I can put more of them on a shelf that can not hold as much weight. I have about 30 paperbacks on the third shelf from the bottom and 18 hardback on the bottom shelf. My other shelves are a mixture.
437951
They make media (DVD) bookcases that are the perfect depth for paperbacks. Since they are not near as deep, I find I can even put them behind couches, etc. Another idea is dressers. Just fill the drawers with the books, at least they are hidden!
1742012
Depends on the book. For textbooks not always. There isn't enough space in the book between the text and the binding so the words on the left get cut off. That or the scanner is slightly too big and wide so the scanner doesn't capture all the text. I would say for most books it's not suitable and you'd be better off with a flat bed book scanner which is much better quality and easier to use but more expensive.
551883
you bet! I use it for paperbacks all the time, and even my Kindle. In fact, it's really made more for paperbacks... a large hardcover would possibly have balance issues and tip over backwards, depending on the size and weight.
551885
I never tried one. If you have a full typical book size or bigger it probably would work, not sure of a typical paperback size.
1223141
Depends on size of book, but mostly, yes. Shelves are adjustable and depth is good for paperback size.
1851090
Simple answer - Yes. You have to configure the case for DVD's only. Keep in mind that only regular size paperbacks would fit. Trade size would not fit. Your decision but it seems to be a bit costly for the amount of books that would fit.
795203
I have used the stand for paperbacks and it does work well for reading. The steel clips on the bottom are quite sturdy and work well to keep the paperback book open and pressed to the stand back.
945680
I haven't used the book rack yet, but I think it would be plenty sturdy for a paperback. One thing I will suggest is gluing a little strip of non-slip rubber grippers on the bottom of the edges. I've have mine slip a few times from being lightly bumped.
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.