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I purchased two of these; one to go in my e-reader accessories pouch and one for my bedside table. The light is much brighter than it really needs to be, but that's not a problem except for a super light-sensitive sleeper, as another reviewer mentioned. The lights are inexpensive, small, light and extremely portable, and I was lucky enough to find a pink one. The battery cover is very easy to manipulate and I love that the light takes two AAA batteries.
Here's how it works: The light is made a bit like an alligator clip. When the clip is opened, the light comes on. There's a slot on the back lip of the clip, and the idea is to fit the back cover of the book into the slot. The clip opening can be adjusted for optimum lighting.
There are a couple of design issues purchasers should be aware of. It doesn't work as planned on very thick books. I'm reading Diana Gabaldon's latest, and it's thicker than the light's widest setting. I resolved this by slotting a group of pages in the middle of the book into the light and because it's so lightweight, that works just fine. For very large books, the bottom of the page is pretty shadowy, but that can be resolved by holding the light over the page. My e-reader, an Aluratek Libre, is a hair too thick to hold the light securely, but the size is perfect for the Libre's smallish screen.
Overall I'm happy with my GE Booklights. They're not perfect, but I'm thrilled that I can read at night without bothering anyone.
Edited for Kindle: I've recently added a Kindle to my collection. My Kindle cover opens like a book and this light clips perfectly to the back cover. At night, the other side of the cover shields the light from the rest of the room. The light fits perfectly and can be adjusted for more or less light and it's much more convenient than a goose-necked light. Highly recommended for Kindles.
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When I first got acquainted with this book light, I had purchased it as single unit at a local store, since then I have purchased at least two packaged units of this particular style and brand. My husband and I frequently travel for pleasure and though he is sensitive to light while trying to sleep, it doesn't seem to bother him at all (it's either the book light or t.v. :).If life were perfect then you probably wouldn't notice the flaws: (a) re-chargeable batteries do not last very long and soon you will find the light steadily fading until you finally realize that you might as well be reading by fire/candlelight; (b) light itself doesn't swivel and fails to illuminate two facing page(s) at the same time or illuminate the bottom of the page especially if you are reading a hardback book; and (c) the alligator clip which is plastic easily breaks (making book light useless) as I'm not holding a book light while trying to balance a book while reading.
Hope this helps you to make a decision. In my opinion, it is the best book light currently available on the market.
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