Abstract: The present invention discloses a bedside reading tray or table. The base of table is preferably inserted into the space between the mattress and the box springs. The weight of the mattress provides stability for the proportion of the tray. Attached to the base, there is a neck which rises substantially vertically from the base. Attached to the base there is a sill. Attached to sill, there is a tray. The sill keeps items placed on the tray from sliding off. The tray is tilted to so that materials may be placed on it and may be read and written upon. Preferably, the entire table is of one piece construction.