A Book-Obsessed Editor’s Top Reading Light Is 38% Off Today

As the former editor for HuffPost’s now-defunct official Book newsletter, I read a lot, especially around bedtime. I stay up long past the time my partner has gone to sleep, and, up until a few months ago, I would use a clunky and uncomfortable camping headlamp (or even the flashlight on my phone) to light my way through the next chapter. Eventually, I couldn’t take it any longer and purchased this perfectly suited and well-made book lamp that I can’t believe I had gone so long without — and it’s 38% off right now.

Fresh out of the box, the Gritin book light surprised me with its sturdy, high-quality feel. Its lengthy, flexible arm is impressive, making it easy to position the light high above the pages for a wider cast of light.

The lighting is just what I need to make words appear clearly and eliminate eye strain, all without being so bright that it disturbs my partner or illuminates the entire room.

It’s important to have warm, gentle lighting on the eyes for perfect bedtime use, and these heatless LED bulbs deliver. They actually offer three light temperatures, each super effective, without being harsh. You can even adjust the brightness using its dimmer.

The light’s base is equally impressive: it has a large and weighty clamp that accommodates a thick stack of pages or hardback covers to keep it secure and upright. It doesn’t flop or move while reading, and it can even sit flat on a table to use as a mini personal table lamp.

The light is rechargeable with a standard USB-C port, but as I mentioned earlier, I’ve had this for about four months now and I’ve only needed to charge it once. And that’s with nightly use!

It’s honestly been my favorite purchase of 2025, and other Amazon customers appear to agree. As you can see from the top photo, I purchased the smaller, non-horizontal version of the Gritin light in an effort to cut costs, which is now ironic because it’s still $5 more than the brand’s deluxe version currently on sale. Don’t make the same mistake I did and grab this while it’s on sale for such an impressive discount.

Read on for some promising reviews from customers below, and grab a light today!

“There is no better option. Absolutely the best book light I’ve ever purchased. it was worth every penny. All three light modes are fantastic for different times of the day. All of the dimming levels are perfect and it does get super bright for when you need it. also so easy and comfortable to clip to your book itself. only downside maybe is that it is a bit heavy. the light bar being wide also always makes your whole book lit up. being rechargeable is great, and the battery lasts very long. would 100% recommend to anyone” — Noelle Irelia

“Absolutely my best purchase of 2025! This book light is amazing for reading in bed. The three color temperatures and stepless dimming allow me to customize the brightness perfectly without straining my eyes. It’s lightweight, easy to clip onto books, and the memory function remembers my last setting, which is super convenient. The battery lasts up to 80 hours, so I don’t have to worry about frequent charging. Perfect for book lovers who enjoy nighttime reading without disturbing anyone else. Highly recommend!” — Ashah

“Full marks from a person who hates everything. My mother got into coloring books and has the infamous catchphrase, ‘I can’t like it.’ I’ve spent hundreds of dollars trying to fix the problems she manufactures for herself, but she’s much happier with problems to whine about. Her own worst enemy. This went toward solving the problem of coloring late at night and awkwardly leaning back to catch the light from the lamp behind her. I’ve tried getting work lights before, but they all seem to mysteriously disappear like every other helpful tool I get her.
With that context, she is in love with this light. I found it charging after placing it and since then it’s been hooked to the clipboard she colors on. Impressed with the flexibility and staying power of the arm, the simplicity of the controls and the options in light intensity and color. Congratulations, you are the second gift that she has actually likes and uses. Ever.” — Richard Peterson

This Rocketbook reusable digital planner

Rocketbook’s reusable planner is the ultimate secret weapon to start 2026. It contains 48 reusable digital pages that sync up with an app for digital organization. The pages include daily, weekly, monthly and annual templates along with lined and dotted pages to keep things neat. As a bonus, it also comes with a reusable pen.

Promising review: “Really cool idea. Makes organizing a breeze since you handwrite your notes. Easy to scan and upload to your desired location (think google drive, one note, email, etc..). Fun concept.” — Matt

A minimal leather-bound planner (30% off)

This elevated minimal planner from Papier features a premium leather cover and hand-pressed foil details. Internally, the pages provide ample space for daily notes along with monthly and weekly organization for 2026. (If you’re looking to spend less, there’s a similar option with a colorblocked cover design – minus the leather binding – for $29 right now. Plus, Papier’s offering 20% off almost everything in its inventory right now.)

This quick-dry gel pen set

Once you’re gotten your hands on the perfect planner, you need a good set of pens. This elegant six-piece pen set features quick-drying ink that’s smudge-resistant. The clip design is super convenient and can be attached to the front of any notebook, pocket or planner.

Promising review: “These are officially my favorite pens. They write super smooth, dry fast, and don’t smear at all. The lines are crisp, the ink is bold, and they’re comfortable to hold for long writing sessions. If you love good-quality gel pens, these are a must-have!” — Kaitlyn Washburn

This floral Kate Spade planner

Kate Spade’s stylish 2026 planner features a sapphire blue floral design on the outer cover with a durable metal spiral. On the inside, it contains laminated tabs for easy organization, an interior pocket and covers all 12 months of the year. Weekly and monthly views on each page also provide plenty of space for goal-setting, to-do lists and notes.

Promising review: “What a lovely planner!! Perfect gift (and grab one for yourself at the same time ;)). LOVE the cute stickers! And international holidays! There’s also a vacation planning section, as well as a goal tracker section. Then the monthly planner itself, with enough writing space to suit the needs of most these days. It’s a high-quality planner, and what I’d expect from Kate Spade, and the price is not so bad (for Kate Spade). Overall, what a win!” — Amazon customer

This spiral-bound planner pad with an organization “funnel”

This detailed planner features a three-tier funnel system that helps you prioritize and organize your tasks. It also has a seven day weekly view and a sleek, simple business-appropriate cover.

Promising review: “Planner Pad is my go to work/life planner. Easy to carry with me on travel and helps keep me organized. Quality cover and pages so it lasts the full year. The corners have lines to cut them off after every week to help you easily find your place without tabs. I usually purchase colorful monthly tabs to add a bit of personality. Definitely recommend this! If you aren’t sure on a planner for your year – try this one.” — Amazon customer

Or a rotating desk organizer with a smaller footprint

If you need an organizer that takes up a little less space, this five-compartment rotating holder should do the trick. It woth comes with a non-slip pad to keep it firmly in place on smoother surfaces.

Promising review: “This organizer is exactly what I needed to keep my desk neat. It holds a lot more than I expected and the compartments are the perfect size for pens, markers, scissors, and smaller items. The best part is that it rotates smoothly, so I can reach everything without having to move things around. It feels sturdy and doesn’t tip over even when it’s full. The design is simple and cute, and it looks good on my desk. If you want something that actually keeps everything in one place and easy to grab, this is a great choice.” — Antonia Sternenkind

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