When I switched from a laptop to a tablet, I bought this. It's perfect for sitting on the couch and propping up the tablet. I have the Samsung galaxy s2. This pyramid pillow has been well used.
The little tassel did fall apart. I wasn't using it, so I don't care. But if you were buying this for books and wanted that as a bookmark then that would be a concern.

I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and holding a book while I read would make them hurt. I recently got a Kindle to read and this works great with that too.

This little bookrest is nice for smaller books, but does not work as well for the large biographies or history books that are my typical favorites. Now that I have a new Kindle Fire, I'm sure I'll use the Peeramid Bookrest more often. A plus: I love the rich sage color!

I actually purchased 3 different kinds for my husband to try before we left for vacation. He did not like this one . I was afraid that over time this would need to be restuffed so I returned it.

I received this pillow today and it far exceeded my expectations! First of all, the purple color is a deep, rich, beautiful jewel-toned color (far different from the website image on my computer screen). Second of all, not only does it securely hold my iPad, but my iPhone rests on top of the ridge at the bottom of the pillow and the pillow's pocket is great for stylists, reading glasses, etc. The braided bookmark also adds a nice touch. If holding a book (either hardcopy or paperback, I still have to hold back one side of the pages so the book will stay open, but there's no muscles or repetitive action required, just a soft touch will do. I actually ordered this pillow for my grandkids for when they use my iPad, but I like it so much, that we'll have to share! The pillow is very sturdy and made with a durable polyester which feels similar to a moleskin (suede-like cotton) fabric, but a lot firmer and stronger. I don't remember the exact description of this product, but I personally don't believe it can be washed and only spot-cleaned if necessary. I would let spills dry, then use a dry, soft toothbrush for clean-up. In the pictures I've attached, the purple is not nearly as beautiful as the pillow. I hope it's closer to the actual color so you can see the beauty. I'm really glad I purchased this brand because I don't see how the quality and usefulness of this pillow could be topped in any way. I highly recommend!