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Have books, will TRAVEL! Inspirational and aspirational gifts for people who travel… on holiday, for business or simply on the daily commute. Ingenious ways to help you read in comfort on planes, trains or automobiles, without disturbing others. Perfect for department stores, pharmacies, gift shops, luggage and airport stores! Ask us about merchandising options.

POCKET READERS

On-trend specs for your pocket or bag

If you need glasses for reading, you’ll know how frustrating it is when you don’t have them with you. Pop a pair of these very wearable and on-trend specs in your pocket or bag and never be without! Deliberately small, but definitely not compromised on comfort or quality, Pocket Readers are manufactured to a high spec by a top optical manufacturer and are designed in six of the top selling frame colours… something for everyone! And we’ve included a colour co-ordinated stylish case to keep them scratch free… with a little microfibre cloth to keep them clean.

Conform to UK, EU and US safety standardsBespoke designed plastic rigid caseSprung hingesMicrofibre clothEasy to try packaging!

Range: 476 RRP: £9.99

RRP: £9.99

REALLY USEFUL LIGHT-UP READERS

Illuminated LED reading glasses.

If you need reading glasses and enjoy a little bit of quiet reading when the big lights go out, our illuminated LED reading glasses are designed to give you your own personal reading space. Each arm is independently switchable to cast just the right amount of light for your environment. The benefits of a book light and readers wrapped up in one brilliant idea!

Lights up the page for readingRead without disturbing others3 classic frame stylesAvailable in 3 lens strengthsComes with batteries fitted

Range: 464 RRP: £19.99

RRP: £19.99

LIGHT UP MENU MAGNIFIER

Magnify the menu small print.

THE most useful gift you could give anyone who needs glasses and eats out! Ever noticed how many people struggle to see the menu in trendily dark restaurants? Glasses alone just don’t work... you need light too! Slip the Menu Magnifier out of its pouch, press the ‘on’ button and this eye-wateringly obvious gift will illuminate AND magnify the small print on any menu or wine list. If you need glasses you'll love this.

Lights up and magnifies the menuUse with light on or offVelour lined carry pouchGreat for parents and grandparentsComes with batteries fitted

Range: 460 RRP: £9.99

RRP: £9.99

BOOKAROO HANDY SPECS

A glasses pocket for your phone.

Combining the least misplaced item you own with the most misplaced item in your life is bordering on genius! Keep these tiny flat pince-nez style nippy specs in a neat little pocket on the back of your phone. If you have your phone – you’ll definitely have your specs! With just enough room to slip a credit card or bit of cash in there too.

Great for reading the small printGrips gently onto the noseFits most phone sizesSticks securly but peels off easilyLeaves room for a credit card

Range: 406 RRP: £9.99

RRP: £9.99

BOOKAROO GLASSES CASE

Never lose your glasses!

Reading glasses HAVE to be one of the most misplaced items the world over! But slide the flexible elastic over your notebook, journal or novel cover, slide your specs into the velour lined pouch and tah dah! They’ll be right there when you need them next! One of the most useful gifts you can give!

Never lose your glasses!Fits A5 style notebooks and novels too!Great for sunglasses tooSuperior quality leather effect PU5 colours available

Range: 412 RRP: £8.99

RRP: £8.99

SKINNY READERS (CARDED OPTION)

Thin, lightweight, quality readers.

Read thinner! With their clean, confident lines and minimalist designer looks our new ultra-thin reading glasses are ‘going large’ on style. High quality aspheric lenses and lightweight plated frames ensure that they have the technical substance to match. Carded option presents glasses and case together.

High quality aspheric lensesExtremely thin and lightweightGunmetal grey frame finishTest-tube style case5 lens strengths available

Range: 442 RRP: £9.99

RRP: £9.99

ELECTRONIC WORD TRANSLATOR

Ideal tool for language students.

This ingenious little electronic dictionary translates words from English to your chosen language and vice versa. Based on the content of the renowned Collins language dictionaries, the super slim design is perfect for sneaking between the pages of your book or slipping in your bag. An ideal companion for travellers and a really useful tool for ESL students. Available in 4 variants - French/English, Italian/English, German/English and Spanish/English.

Great for language and ESL studentsThousands of word definition data from CollinsEasy to use and ideal for travelAward winning product rangeComes with replaceable battery fitted

Range: 451 RRP: £24.99

RRP: £24.99

TRAVELMARKS BOOKMARKS

Essential phrases for travellers.

Avoid total language failure when travelling abroad! With a variety of helpful key phrases, these bookmarks are designed to spare your blushes and 'get you by'. Each shaped bookmark is matt laminated and colour printed inside and out. Magnets grip the pages of the book. Available for 6 popular travel destinations.

Contains key language phrasesDie-cut shaped bookmarksMagnets grip the pages of your bookHeavy gloss laminated card6 languages available

Range: 23 RRP: £1.99

RRP: £1.99

SHHH! EARPLUGS

Block out the noise around you.

In an increasingly beepy, pingy, chatty, ringy ‘I’m on the train’ kind of digital world, is there any gift greater than the sound of silence? Our super quality, easy to use earplugs will (very quietly) amuse and be used by travellers, readers, exam takers and snoozers of all ages. Making a statement in every way, these little packs are designed to catch the eye (and fit the ear) of the peace loving and are an ideal extra gift. Something to shout about... quietly!

Fully compliant quality foamThree bright attractive coloursEasy to use and ideal for travelFun pack messagingSpherical display holds 36 packs

Range: 427 RRP: £4.99

RRP: £4.99

SUN READERS

Reading glasses for indoors and out.

Clip on the sun filter lens when it’s bright, clip off when it’s just right. Just one clever pair of top quality glasses for reading indoors, outdoors, in the sun or in the shade. Don’t let the mood of the sun interrupt a relaxing read! Available in black or tortoiseshell frames in the 3 most popular lens strengths.

High quality aspheric lensesUV-A + UV-B clip on sun filterOne smart unisex frame styleComes in black and tortoiseshell3 lens strengths available

Range: 916 RRP: £19.99

RRP: £19.99

SKINNY READERS

Thin, lightweight, quality readers.

Read thinner! With their clean, confident lines and minimalist designer looks our new ultra-thin reading glasses are ‘going large’ on style. High quality aspheric lenses and lightweight plated frames ensure that they have the technical substance to match. Available in the 5 most popular lens strengths.

High quality aspheric lensesExtremely thin and lightweightGunmetal grey frame finishTest-tube style case5 lens strengths available

Range: 311 RRP: £9.99

RRP: £9.99

THE REALLY TINY BOOK LIGHT

The lightest slim, trim reading light.

Still the slimmest, trimmest little book light you can buy. Perfectly formed and curved in all the right places, this award winning little beauty is a consistent best seller. And never one to be left behind in the fashion stakes, it’s now available in the very latest colours! Clips onto your book for reading anytime and anywhere.

UK ‘Gift of the Year’ WinnerClips onto your book for readingAngles to a full 90˚ tiltComes with batteries fitted10 colours available

Range: 51 RRP: £6.99

RRP: £6.99

THE LITTLE BOOK HOLDER

Holds your book open for you.

Punching well above his weight, this David amongst Goliaths will hold your hardback and paperback books open for you - leaving your hands completely free for tea and biscuits or writing that important essay! One of our most enduring and continually popular items.

UK ‘Gift of the Year’ awardedHolds open paperbacks and hardbacksSmall for pocket or bagRead hands-free - great for study5 colours available

Range: 70 RRP: £2.99

RRP: £2.99

THE TRAVEL BOOK REST

Portable book and tablet holder.

Out in the city, about in the country or enjoying a sunny day at the beach don’t forget this handy and portable reading rest to aid your enjoyment. Just add book or tablet and hit the relax button! This cleverly designed reading gadget folds down flat as pancake to take around wherever you want to read. Wipes clean too if you get it messy!

Works with books and tabletsLightweight and portableFolds down flat to carryEasy wipe clean4 colours available

Range: 358 RRP: £8.99

RRP: £8.99

THE HANDS STAND

Hugs your books and tablets.

The handiest way to hold tablets and books. Designed to hold and hug, this safe pair of soft-touch hands will gently grip the pages of an open reading book, comic or text book. Not to miss a trick, they are perfectly positioned to grip a tablet snugly too! And when you’re finished? Fold it up and slip it into your bag!

Works with books and tabletsSoft touch grippy ‘hands’Tension sprung for thicker booksFolds up to carry around5 colours available

Range: 942 RRP: £12.99

RRP: £12.99

GIMBLE ADJUSTABLE BOOK HOLDER

Your 'hands-free' reading partner.

The perfect reading partner at home or away on your travels. From your smaller paperbacks up to the larger textbooks, Gimble will handle them all with ease leaving you to enjoy life completely ‘hands free’. Folds down neatly and compactly after use to pop into your pocket or bag.

Holds paperbacks and hardbacks hands freeLightweight and very strongTelescopic arms fit most popular book sizesPortable - folds down for pocket or bag4 colours available

Range: 368 RRP: £6.99

RRP: £6.99

COMPACT LENSES FLAT-FOLDING READING GLASSES

Our award-winning folding readers.

Designed with a devilishly clever double folding hinge, these reading glasses fold down completely flat to fit snugly inside the colour co-ordinated super slim case – perfect for slipping inside a pocket or bag. Form, function and funkiness in equal abundance! Made with high quality optical grade lenses, our award-winning readers come in twelve contemporary colours. Proven sellers - even in places you wouldn’t normally expect to find reading glasses!

UK ‘Gift of the Year’ awarded productGlasses fold down flat into slim caseQuality optical grade aspheric lenses12 smart frame colours5 lens strengths available

Range: 917 RRP: £19.99

RRP: £19.99

BOOK FANS

Elegant and fully functional too!

An exquisitely made gift designed to be put on show and much admired. Bound in a quality buckram cloth and embellished with gold foil filigree detail, inside you will discover a patchwork of beautiful old book text and period illustrations. A practical gift for those over warm moments as well as a beautiful one!

Authentic buckram covered boardGold foil filigree detailVintage book reproduction insideOne inner design for all5 colours available

Range: 348 RRP: £4.99

RRP: £4.99

BOOKAROO NOTEBOOK

Top quality, coordinated notebooks.

All the best people carry a notebook! Never be caught without somewhere to scribble, note, list or sketch your next big idea or important ‘to-do’s’! A Bookaroo notebook is not just a pretty face though. It’s packed from PU cover to cover with 192 pages of smooth, ink-friendly, good quality ivory paper ...just waiting for your input. And for the super organised amongst you, we have included contents pages and a place to number your pages. How very useful!

Hard back with soft PU cover192 pages of heavier quality lined paperEight perforated tear out and keep pagesCoordinated ribbon and elasticated strap18 colour options available

Range: 432 RRP: £8.99

RRP: £8.99

BOOKAROO NOTEBOOK TIDY

Keeps everything you need to hand.

A super stylish and ingenious gift for stationery lovers and book carriers of all ages and genders. Perfectly positioned, interwoven, non-slip elastic securely holds all the stuff you need for your day at work, uni, school or trip! Look... no hands! Part of the Bookaroo range of incredibly practical lifestyle accessories.

Keeps important bits tidy and handyFits A5 notebooks and popular sized booksNon-slip silicone backed elasticSuperior quality leather effect PU backerAvailable in 5 colours

Range: 409 RRP: £9.99

RRP: £9.99

BOOKAROO PEN POUCH

Never lose your pen again!

Does anyone have a pen? Bookaroo - a very handy little pouch for the front of your book or notebook will guarantee that your pen or pencil will be just where you need them, just when you need them! Definitely the best thing since sliced bread for students, readers, shoppers, hobbyists, stationery lovers and generally anyone who carries a notebook and hates losing things.

Fits A5 notebooks and popular book sizesColour matched elastic for flexibilityHolds up to 3 pens or pencilsSuperior quality leather effect PU5 colours available

Range: 407 RRP: £7.99

RRP: £7.99

BOOKAROO PHONE POCKET

Keep precious things with you.

Like it or not, none of us can bear to be separated from our phones for very long. So it makes complete sense to travel light and carry some of our other essential daily stuff along with it! Consolidate your necessary bits and your essential bobs into one place and head off into the unknown! Or town, whichever is closer...

Two slim pockets for cards and notesKeeps the essentials in one handy placeFits most phone sizesSticks securely but peels off easily4 colours available

Range: 405 RRP: £6.99

RRP: £6.99

BOOKAROO TRAVEL TECH-TIDY

Holds wires, cables and more.

Modern digital life means wrestling with an assortment of wires, cables and chargers everyday - if we want to stay connected! This smart and versatile roll-out case is designed to neatly hold your cable spaghetti in the most stylish un-techy looking way. Anyone would be proud to be seen carrying this little accessory. Great for travel too!

Holds phone, wires, chargers and moreKeeps all the important things in one placeRolls up neatly - great for travelQuality soft leather look PU finish5 colours available

Range: 410 RRP: £19.99

RRP: £19.99

COMPACT LENSES - BLISTER PACK OPTION

Flat-Folding Reading Glasses.

Designed with a devilishly clever double folding hinge, these reading glasses fold completely flat and fit snugly inside a super slim case perfect for pocket or bag. With form, function and funkiness in equal abundance, these award winning readers are made with high quality optical grade lenses and come in twelve contemporary colours. Proven sellers - even in places you wouldn’t normally expect to find reading glasses!

UK ‘Gift of the Year’ awarded productGlasses fold down flat into slim caseQuality optical grade aspheric lenses5 lens strengths and 12 frame coloursNew blister pack option

Range: 441 RRP: £19.99

RRP: £19.99

LONDON UNDERGROUND MINI-MARKS

Iconic underground station markers.

Piccadilly Circus, Knightsbridge, Covent Garden - all favourite destinations for the touring traveller. And with these sets of snappy bookmarks, you can take a virtual ride around London's iconic landmarks without having to leave your own comfortable seat. Pick from six busy underground lines. No ticket required!

Little magnets keep your placeMark multiple pagesGloss laminated card6 markers per pack6 iconic station themed packs available

Range: 981 RRP: £2.99

RRP: £2.99

THE BASE CAMP READING LAMP

For indoor reading adventures!

Whatever the size and scale of your wordy adventures, our big hearted mini light will be your reliable night-time reading companion, over or under the sheets, duvet or sleeping bag. Designed for indoor - or in tent - use, there are 4 themes and colours to make you glow with excitement!

UK ‘Gift of the Year’ awardedFun miniature light can hang or standDiffused soft light glowComes with batteries fitted4 flashy colours available

Range: 372 RRP: £9.99

RRP: £9.99

THE MILLIONAIRE'S BOOKMARKS

The way to look rich - ultra cheaply!

Possibly the most decadent (and fun) way to keep your place. Coolly slip one of these bookmarks between the pages of your Crime Thriller, Who’s Who or Holiday Chic Lit and join the ranks of the rich, famous and faux! Get rich quick... on paper at least! Undoubtedly the quickest way to your first million!

3 currency designsQuality printed paper front and backFoiled lettering on both sidesRealistic design (but not legal tender)Larger than life note size

Range: 357 RRP: £2.99

RRP: £2.99

THE REALLY COMPACT TRAVEL BOOK LIGHT

A light for wherever you read.

A handy clip-on reading light, small and lightweight enough to slip inside your bag or pocket. Carry on reading anywhere, even when the sun goes down. Perfectly travel practical for a relaxing holiday or simply on the commute home. And it takes a standard AAA battery – easy to find and change wherever you are! The Really Serious Book Light Range is a co-ordinated collection of reading lights designed to suit the needs of all kinds of book light users.

Clips to any book for readingSmall and lightweight design3 different brightness settingsFlexible neck for best light positionComes with AAA battery fitted

Range: 397 RRP: £12.99

RRP: £12.99

WHERE YOU'RE @ BOOKMARK

Stainless steel clip-on page marker.

One of the most recognised symbols of the modern world... in a stainless steel bookmark. Clips on to mark the page in your latest read. Use it and always know exactly where you’re at. Starter pack comes with a smart chrome stand.

Clips on to bookmark your pageMade in stainless steelSpot varnish and metallic foil packagingChrome display standOne design

Range: 979 RRP: £3.99

RRP: £3.99

BOOKAROO ‘POCKET' NOTEBOOK

Keep your notes, plans and loose bits of paper in this dinky pocket sized A6 notebook

There are pocket notebooks and then there's a Bookaroo 'pocket' notebook! We know that big ideas often come from small things so this little notebook has all the paper quality and really useful features of the A5 version, like contents pages, numerable pages and tear-outable perforated sheets at the back for lists and note leaving, BUT at a fraction of the size. Oh and this time we have added a beautifully stitched front pocket for those annoying little loose bits of paper that are so easy to lose and yet such a nightmare if you do! Pop in a train ticket, cash, card, receipt or business card! A really nice thing to drop in your pocket or handbag for moments of inspiration, hobbies, shopping, work or college stuff. Mix and match with Bookaroo A5 notebooks.

A little product with big impact for displayWith unique stitched front ‘pocket'A great colour story with A5 and rest of our Bookaroo rangeHard back soft touch PUAll the practical features of the A5...just smaller!

Range: 430 RRP: £6.99

RRP: £6.99

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