4/20/2024

25 years of Read E-Z!!

25th Anniversary Sale at 15% off!

Feral Cat Fundraiser (animal prints) 20% off!

For those of you who do not get my newsletter, to celebrate 25 years of making the Read E-Z, the 25th Anniversary sale is 15% off all orders, with animal print fabrics at 20% off to help raise funds for the feral cat program at my local shelter. I will donate 10% of all sales from 4/2-5/31 in the name of Read E-Z Friends :)) If you are a cat lover, help raise funds to support the Barn Buddies program and get a new Read E-Z to boot!

Thank you all for your support over the years, it means the world to me!!! You are the most supportive people I know! :))

Orders placed may still be 4-6 weeks out. Thanks for your patience!

Tess

4/11/2024

Happy Spring everyone!

I am selling off my few boxes of Festival covers at discounted prices. $23 for paperback and $25 for hardcover. These are older stock, some with defects, but they should still all work fine. All are limited amounts and end of the line for the fabric. The names are as follows and you can look them up to see if you like them :)

Army Digicamo, Handyman, Hurricane, Jungle Jive, Lighthouse, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, North Shore, Surf's Up, and WSU Cougars.

Thank you!

P.S. Still working on orders :)

3/14/2024

Behind as usual, but still working on orders.

Thank you so much for your patience!

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1/6/2024

I finally have a small work space set up and started working on orders last night. :) I will work as quickly as I can after work to get orders made and mailed asap! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding!! Sincerely, Tess

1/11/2024 Announcement! PLEASE READ!

I have only been allowed access to my work room two days since December 18th, that is why some orders are late. I cannot apologize enough, but, it has been out of my control.

If you ordered after November 27th, the up to 8 week wait for your order was still in effect, so please be patient. I am behind now, and it will be even longer as I try to catch up. For the few orders before that date still waiting to be made, I am so sorry for the delay.

I am moving my work room this Saturday, but, it will take me a week or so to figure out how to fit it into my tiny home and get working on orders again.

Thank you so much for your patience and believe me I have been miserable with suffering from so much guilt every day...

If you decide to place orders even though I am closed, you will have at least an 8-10 week waiting period. I cannot shut my website down until all orders are completed, and every order only delays this...So, definitely be patient if you decided to order after December 27th!

Thanks so much, Tess

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Happy Holidays, Everyone!

Gift cards are available if you really want to give a Read E-Z, but, cannot get your order by Christmas :))

Orders placed after Nov. 27th cannot be guaranteed to arrive by Christmas, there is just too much of a back-up in orders. I am so sorry. I will take orders up to December 27th. :)

If you decide to order, I will do my best to get all orders out as soon as possible, I just cannot guarantee them to arrive by Christmas.

I am still working on previous orders every chance I get. Thank you for your patience!

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Happy holidays! I am so grateful for all of you; for your love of reading and the Read E-Z, as well as your patience during this tumultuous year, and for your support over the last 24 years! Thank you! Thank you!

As 'cuddle up with a book' season has officially begun, I am still hard at work on finishing my tiny home build, prepping for the move, working full time, and trying to keep up with Read E-Z orders! I hope to be moved in by the second week of December and able to get back to a regular work schedule soon thereafter! I will continue to work on orders. If you decide to order, please expect up to an 8 week delay!!! Thank you all for your support and patience!, Tess

IF YOU ORDER EXPECT A 6-8 WEEK WAITING PERIOD!!!

PLEASE DO NOT ORDER UNLESS YOU ARE WILLNG TO WAIT!!

YOU CAN ORDER ANY OF THE IN-STOCK COVERS LISTED A FEW PARAGRAPHS BELOW, AND I CAN MAIL THOSE RIGHT AWAY.

THANK YOU!

Thanks so much for your understanding, and happy reading!

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IN-STOCK NOW

I do have some in-stock covers that are ready!

Paperback 7 1/2 x 11- Fishing #1, Nevermore, Shark Swim, Surf's Up, and Witchery.

Hardback 9 1/2 x 14-Air Force, Anchor's Away, Beautiful All Over, Dragon's Dance, Garden Cats (tan and orange cats), Mechanized, Moose #1, Sporting Dogs, Tribal Batik (blue), and Winter Night.

Special OOAK 10 x 15 size-Nevermore, Seattle Mariners, and Winter Night.

Large Hardback 10 x 16-Fairytales, Ferns #2, The Undead, and Wicked Skulls.

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Feel free to call me to place your order, I love talking with my customers :) Tess 360.708.8491

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Carpe Librum!

'Seize the Book!' :)

Tess

What is a Read E-Z?

The Read E-Z is a tension-release book holder/cover that holds your book open for you, allowing you to read one-handed, and even hands-free! By placing the front and back covers of your book under the elastic straps inside the Read E-Z, then snapping the clear strap across the pages of the open book, the Read E-Z holds your book in place. When you need to turn the page, you bend the Read E-Z and the elastic strap relaxes out of the way. Then the Read E-Z snaps back and holds your book open again. You can eat, run on the treadmill, lay in the sun, curl up in bed, all while enjoying your book and not having to hold it open. If you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other hindrances that make holding a book open difficult or painful, the Read E-Z can help you enjoy reading more comfortably. The Read E-Z comes in 4 pre-made sizes, over 250 fabric patterns, and can be customized to whatever size you would like. For more than twenty one years the Read E-Z has been helping people enjoy reading even more. The Read E-Z is a reader's best companion!

For picture directions, please scroll down.

  • Nevermore & Black Cat Magic
  • Graceful Garden
  • Cats in the Library
  • Songbirds
  • Spirit of Flight
Nevermore & Black Cat Magic
Graceful Garden
Cats in the Library
Songbirds
Spirit of Flight

Testimonials

I have arthritis in both wrists and it hurt to hold my book open. My daughter bought one of your covers for me and since then I have been able to read all I want and not hurt! Thanks for your invention. It really works.

Jim, Sedro-Woolley, WA

I took my Read E-Z to Hawaii. It was awesome to be able to read in the breeze without having to hold on to the book at all times. Everyone I know is getting one for Christmas.

Lisa, Mill Creek, WA

I was volunteering at a hospital and a patient had one of your Read E-Z's. I thought they were the coolest things ever! I will definitely be buying them as gifts in the future!

Carrie

The hand therapist that I've been working with has seen my Read E-Z book cover and now recommends them when they have a patient that loves to read. The book cover allows me to handle reading a book even with only one free hand.

Lynwood, WA

I have had hand/wrist pain for 14 years now and sustained gripping is one of the worst things that will trigger a flare up. Which is why the Read E-Z book cover is so wonderful because it takes care of the "holding." When my mom first got it for me I couldn't figure out why, but once I tried it, I was SOLD.

One of my co-workers who is an avid reader had a heart attack so instead of sending her flowers from our office I suggested that we order her one of your book covers. She uses it daily! She says it was the best idea we could have done for her!

I never lose my spot if I need to lay the book down for a minute. I have all the sizes of the Read E-Z book covers and have purchased many for my friends. The Read E-Z book covers are the best thing to happen to an avid reader of any age.

Joyce

I had one, my friend borrowed it. She loved it so much I let her keep it. Now I need a new one!

Jane

I bought one 15 years ago and I am lost without it!

Betty

How to Use Your Read E-Z

Step 1

Insert the covers of your book under the elastic straps. You can leave the built-in bookmark behind the book or place it in between the pages for easy retrieval.

Step 2

Bring the clear vinyl strap across the face of the book from left to right and snap it to the snap on the front of the Read E-Z.

Step 3

Your Read E-Z is now holding your book open and you can read hands-free!

Step 4

To turn the page, bend the book, reach across the page with your thumb and pointer finger and pick up the next page. The Read E-Z will snap back into open position when you release the tension on the cover.

Step 5

When you are ready to close your book for storage or travel, unsnap the vinyl strap, mark your place with the built-in bookmark, and fold your Read E-Z closed.

Step 6

Wrap the vinyl strap around your Read E-Z and snap it in place using the snap on the front of the cover. Your Read E-Z is now ready for storage or travel!

Caring for your read e-z

Read E-Z Care Tips

After you have used your Read E-Z for a while, it is normal for the vinyl strap to begin to look dirty and dingy. This is caused by excess ink from the pages of your books and the oils from your hands rubbing onto the strap. Cleaning can be accomplished by using a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and wiping both sides of the strap.

The Read E-Z is wrapped in fabric, but, it is not washable. You should avoid getting your Read E-Z wet, as this will damage it. If you treat your Read E-Z as you would the book you are reading, and keep your hands clean, your Read E-Z will stay cleaner longer and give you much enjoyment!

Custom Orders

Did you know that you can request the Read E-Z be made in a size that isn't normally offered? Simply send me an email or call me and we can discuss your custom order size so you can enjoy that special book on your TBR list!

  • Cats in the Library

  • Songbirds

  • Spirit of Flight

  • Birch Forest

  • Dragonfly Dream

  • Cat Silhouette

Cats in the Library

Songbirds

Spirit of Flight

Birch Forest

Dragonfly Dream

Cat Silhouette