The only thing that may be better than splashing in the ocean and napping in the sun is reading on the beach. But anyone who has ever done it knows it can be challenging to do so in comfort.
If your summer plans involve spending some hours in the sand, there may be a few resources you can use to make reading a breeze. Below are some tips from Oprah magazine and Bustle to read with ease.
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Add some heft to your book
A book weight can prevent pages from blowing in the ocean breeze. Etsy and Demco provide a variety of book weights and page holders to choose from. You can also make an inexpensive one using duct tape and pennies following this Lifehacker tutorial.
Go digital
Avoid losing your spot in a book altogether by migrating to a digital option for your reading. E-readers, such as the Amazon Kindle or the Kobo Libra H2O, give you the benefit of having any title you could want in one device.
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Protect your gear
If you do opt for a tablet or e-reader, be sure you shield it from the waves by putting it in a protective case. Use a book sleeve — Book Riot has a list of places you can purchase — or make your own using the guide here.
Get inventive with chairs
Perhaps you need to change the way you sit on the beach for maximum reading comfort. That's where a face down chair can come in handy. While it may be used for tanning, it could also be a method of reading much in the way you might while lying across your bed.
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Waterproof your accessories
People who prefer audiobooks may want to listen to their books on the beach. By investing in some waterproof or water-resistant accessories, you can avoid risking damaging your prized AirPods, Raycon earbuds or Beats headphones. TechRadar has a list of waterproof options to consider.
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