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What Makes a Good Reading Light?
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What Makes a Good Reading Light?

Here’s everything that you need to look for when shopping for a new reading light this autumn and winter season.

When shopping for new pieces of furniture, it’s often very tempting to opt for the cheapest available option - I know because I’ve been there! Although this can seem like an effective way to save money in the short term, it’s likely to result in purchasing items that are of poor quality and will not stand the test of time.

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What is the Best Reading Light?
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What is the Best Reading Light?

I explain why it’s so important to invest in a good quality reading light, and how reading before bed can be transformative for our mental health.

As the days get shorter and the nights draw in, a good reading light is essential when curling up with a good book. Reading in low, inadequate lighting can make it difficult for your eyes to focus and cause eye strain.

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12 Cosy Craft Ideas for Your Serious Readers Light
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12 Cosy Craft Ideas for Your Serious Readers Light

It’s November. The clocks have gone back, the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. It’s time to retreat into our homes, cosy on down with our books and crafts, and wait out the winter in the comfort of our own homes.

A Serious Light is the perfect accompaniment for anyone who enjoys crafting. Its specialist Daylight Wavelength Technology maximises your ability to see detail and colours, minimising the risk of damage to your eyes that can be caused by standard LED lights. The light is also fully adjustable, which makes it easier to maintain good posture

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Why are Serious Readers’ Lights so expensive?
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Why are Serious Readers’ Lights so expensive?

I understand why you might be skeptical. In a world where you can order a £30 floor lamp from IKEA, why would you spend £300 on a reading light? It seems expensive, and I get it - we work hard for our money, and want to spend it wisely. It doesn’t seem sensible to spend hundreds of our hard earned pounds on, well, a lamp.

That’s normally what I’d think too, but soon after my brand new Serious Readers’ reading lamp landed on my doorstep, I was convinced. As part of our collaboration, the Serious Readers team sent me two of their lamps to try out, before I agreed to promote their product. The first was the showstopper: the High Definition Floor Light and the second, the High Definition Compact Light, which complimented it perfectly. 

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7 Bedtime Reading Lights for your Bedroom (2022)
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7 Bedtime Reading Lights for your Bedroom (2022)

In the market for a new book light? This is the post for you.

From stylish bedside lamps that emit a soft, warm glow to small clip on lights that are perfect for travelling, there’s a huge range of options out there to make your bedtime reading as comfortable as possible. Read on to find the perfect nightlight for your bedtime reading setup.

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