Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

dothechachaslide t1_j1osj95 wrote

I can’t say this will definitely work because I don’t also have the problem of wearing down books outside of the bath but here are a few options:

  • small tray table that sits horizontally from one edge of bath to the other edge (ideally one that’s solid, not with slats, to keep steam from hitting the book and you from dropping it in).
  • hardback books (fall apart less easily in general, although unfortunately more expensive)
  • gloves, if you’re prone to lots of hand sweat and that’s part of the problem
  • protective cover (something like the You-Bumi), which I’ve heard relatively good things about but never tried myself. It allows you to turn pages and stuff all while keeping the book in a sort of bubble/raft-like container
9

jwezorek t1_j1sysek wrote

For what it’s worth, I’ve used a you bumi in our swimming pool, and it does work but the problem with it is it only works with relatively small books. Something like a not-too-thick mass market paperback is perfect for the one I have. I’m not sure if there are different sizes or what. Mine was like a gag gift from my wife that I ended up actually using.

2