would this be a help in holding a large book
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For your question, I assessed the practicality of placing a 750-page book, measuring 7" x 10" x 2" on the "ridge" that displays a book or device at a pleasant reading angle. By all means, the PadPillow is a convenient means of supporting a large book, without having to maintain full control with one's hands to grip the book.
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I think it could. There is a leather piece that's sewn in that serves as a stop to hold things in place. As long as the binding of the book can rest against that, it should work.
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Yes! I was just reading a large, heavy book, hands free! You have to use it in the unfolded position.
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In a word, yes. In the folded configuration, as shown on Amazon, the leather label that acts a stop is about 1 1/2 inches from the pad that the tablet/reader (or in your case a large book) rests against. I've used the pad to read one of my large hard-cover books (9 1/2 long x 7 1/2 wide x 2" thick) with no problem. The leather label on the pad is thick enough to hold the bottom of the book spine and outer cover. The pad supported a soft-cover book the same size as the hard-cover. Smaller paperbacks are a waste of time. Don't confuse the pad's ability to keep a book in a comfortable reading position with being able to keep the book open. My hard-cover book wouldn't stay open by itself until I got about 1/4 way thru it; as did my same-sized soft-cover/paperback. At about the 3/4 mark both books would close unless I held it open, which I can live with 'cause I'm not going to fold backwards and break the spine of any of my books. So, yes, it'll support large books but with limitations as the pad was designed for tablets, e-readers, and such. Hope this helps.
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Yes, Lille, I believe it would hold a large book. The pillow is not heavy, however, so a very tall book might topple it over. It would at least provide for you a steady angle to read from and a comfortable rest between the book and your body, table, etc.
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Yes, as long as the book or paper can be sufficiently propped open. Someone might have to set page holders, if they are needed. It may also be best on a table or hard surface.
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yes it can hold large hard back books and even leaded glass nicknacks. the back is thin but the case itself is very sturdy
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I think it would work well. It is pretty sturdy. My laptop weighs about 5 lbs and I don't have any weight issues with it. There is also a lip on the front that would hold a book well. The lip is about 1/2 inch thick.
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Yes, it can hold books and sturdiness is not the problem. The weave just makes it hard to stand up tall narrow objects like glasses, statues, narrow vases, etc.
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It should. I purchased this for my mother and she reads books that are Large Print and those books are always pretty large.
975852
I think it would be heavy enough. I have a large, family Bible on mine, and it holds it very well.
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I don't think it would hold a lot of of books, as on every shelf. The shelfs are steel reinforced but I'd be concerned about the stability of the unit and the possibility of it toppling with too much weight. Otherwise, it is a very nice piece.
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I have heavy books on mine and it's sturdy enough to hold them. I think that if it fits in your pantry, it would work.
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The clip is oversize and if the book is not a hard cover the support would be doubtful. 2' x 3 1/2" fair size clip. Probably too big. sorry
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No ,even though it is big enough to hold books it would not be feasible because of the large size of the bag. This would make it very difficult and uncomfortable to carry around.
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I have been using it for a laptop computer but put a medium sized dictionary on it. If you put something fairly big and heavy I would say you need it postioned perfectly first. If left in place it should hold a fair amount but if the heavt book is on it and you move it, that may cause it to come apart.
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I would sort of think not. Not if you want to hold the book open and have plenty of room to write, as well. If you've got the dimensions of the thing, draw it out and see what fits. I bet it's a little cramped. Could be frustrating.
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Yes, It has little pop up lip at the bottom that would hold a book secure. About a half an inch in depth
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Yes. A large textbook may hang over if you need to have it opened. But as a place to put down a book you are reading or a drink, it's fine.
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Yes, it will. It will hold books of various sizes, Kindle, Nook, and ipad. It can be set in several angels to accommodate what you are working with at the time. The clips will hold pages keeping them from turning on you.
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I'm thinking it will hold a 5lb. book. I'd be a bit concerned about the tilt action with that weight. This stand doesn't LOCK in place in the traditional upward position. It should have a locking mechanism, but it doesn't for this model.