An apparatus for supporting a book or magazine for reading includes a
bottom member and a top member. The top member is elevated at one end
above the bottom member and is adapted to pivot from a first closed
position for reading into a second open position for turning the pages. At
least a portion of the top member is transparent to permit viewing of
printed matter through the top member, which is adapted to press upon the
book or magazine when it is disposed in the first position. A lip is
attached to the bottom member and is used to further retain the book or
magazine in position. A receiving member is optionally attached to a back
of the bottom member and is used to attach either a leg or a handle
thereto.