Ever try to hold a book with one hand? Have you started to think the book’s just not worth compromising your hand’s comfort?

Maybe that’s a little dramatic.

I didn’t just write this post to agitate your pain, though. I know my thumb and pinky sure get a workout when I’m caught up in a nice fat book, so I was obviously relieved when I stumbled upon the Thumb Thing.

This is just too simple. A thumb ring with horizontal extensions to hold the book open. Wow.

Simply put the Thumb Thing on your thumb and pick up a book; the two wings will hold the pages open more easily than if you just used your hand, making reading more comfortable. Ideal for reading in bed, in the bath or at the beach. Since it allows you to read with one hand, it’s great for commuters, especially if they have to read standing up. When you are finished reading, place the Thumb Thing in the top of the book as a book mark.

When I saw the thumb thing, I hit myself on the head and thought of two things:

• I should’ve had a V8.
• Why didn’t I think of this?

Everyone’s trying to think up some complex new device that we can’t find a use for, when all we need are simple little tools for everyday activities.

Order a couple. The Thumb Thing is the ultimate tool for reading (besides Hooked on Phonics).