Abstract: A bookstand has a pivotally adjustable book holder having a frame with upper and lower book supporting plates slidable across each other to provide a book supporting surface of variable size for supporting spines and rear covers of open books of different sizes. The upper plate has a clasp for a central upper edge of an open book and the lower plate has a lower ledge supporting a lower edge of the book and formed with differently spaced sockets receiving plugs to trap open stacks of pages on both sides of an open book by engaging outermost pages exposed for reading, even when a reader is supine. Removing and transferring plugs between sockets releases trapped pages for turning and transfer of plugs between sockets accommodates progressive changes in cumulative total thickness of the stacks of pages on respective opposite sides of the book as the pages are turned during reading.

Abstract: The reclining model is adjustable vertically, horizontally, and rotationally. The book holder component of the bookstand has two parts for fitting the book holder to the size of the reading material. In combination, the book holder ledge and the bookclip holds the reading material securely in place. All bookstands are designed for stress-free-body-usage. The Bookstands permit reading at eyelevel and eliminates the need for gripping reading material. Reclining model allows reading at eyelevel whether in a reclining or upright position. Each bookstand is designed for improving the quality of life of readers with physical disabilities interfering with the positioning of materials for reading. They are designed for readers with visual impairments and for readers with back, neck, shoulder, upper extremity: hand, wrist, arm, and elbow; disorders and limitations.