Does it hold regular hard bound books?
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It does hold hard bounds but, depending on the size, not open. No problem though if you're in bed and reading. It will hold it up for you so you don't have to. Has the handy bookmark, too. My daughter loves it but she uses it with an iPad. We tried the hard bound and it should be fine. Hope my input helped.
891191
I used the pillow while reading a hard back that is 6 x 9 and 2 in thick. Worked great.
891192
I don't use it for that but it is sturdy enough to handle that kind of weight. I don't think you could use it hands free due to the tight binding on books. But I absolutely love mine!
891193
I tried it with several hardbound books. It really does not work for most normal size hardbacks. The slots that hold the tablet are about 8 inches long so if your book is longer than that when it is open this will not work for you. It might work for a paperback but not one with more than 400 pages or so because it would be too thick to fit in the slot.
1963263
I use it for books. It does not damage them at all. If you were to store them sideways, with the grain of the bars, they might bend the pages or something, but that is an awkward way to place the books. Placed with the books' spine out, it works just like a normal solid bookcase.
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It can hold most textbooks and binders that I've used it with. In terms of how much, I never put too much but it can fit about 4 inches thick worth of books/binders/notepads. I don't advise doing so but that seems to be the spacial capacity.So while technically yes, very little. I advise using this bag for light loads, such as reading books + notebooks while avoiding binders and textbooks that are naturally just large/heavy.
1204771
I have about 5 to 7 hard cover books on mine. Some are really big thick books as well.
1106692
It can hold magazines if you lay them flat. I've also used mine to hold books, articles, printer paper, etc. I've had mine over a year. Love it.
1968093
No. It might hold a binder and a textbook, depending on the size of each. I can fit a Dell laptop and a few smaller items like a wallet and e-reader, but would not be able to carry a binder or large book with the laptop.
1937568
Yes it is strong enough to hold books. It is very well made. I have several school yearbooks on my bottom shelf and have not had a problem
1418193
Binders could fit but they are rounded I'm the bottom, I wouldn't recommend these for binders, books, or papers. Cloths and cables do OK in them.
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Hello Steve,I don't think so since the angle of where the books go would be flat when using the built in stand. Without the stand the books would fall out. Thanks for the question
872563
If I understand the question you are trying to hold a book when closed measures 1.75 in thick. Yes this will hold the book but you have to widen the front arms, slide it in, then reposition the legs to hold it upright. Very tight fit.
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.
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yes, it can hold a larger book, like an atlas, even. i am using it now for a heavy sherlock holmes anthology that is 9" x 11" and waay thicker than the spring page holders can manage, but i can read it fine without using the page holders. obviously, if your book is twice as high as the back of the bookstand and doesn't have a hardcover, it might flop backwards. but so far, i've been able to use this bookstand for every possible book i've needed to read. i can't say enough good things about this stand, seeing that i own 5 of them and scatter them all over the house for convenience.
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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.
1134468
Yes, I have it packed tightly, totally filled with books. It remains sturdy.
1023515
It can hold the binder and the book but the straps slip a little if it gets to heavy.
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Yes. Because of the position of the little "hands" at the bottom, when you lift them up, they are in a good position to hold the pages of almost any size book, hardback or paperback. Hope this helps!!!
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Yes, assuming the textbooks and notebooks are not larger than legal size. There are two compartments, which may make it hold less overall books