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    Home » Blog » Reading Life

    How to Waterproof Books for Summer Reading

    Published: Jun 1, 2022 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A woman sits by the pool reading a book.

    Learn how to waterproof books for adult summer reading by the pool, in a hot tub, at the beach, by the lake, or in your own bath tub at home.

    A woman reads her book at the edge of a big blue pool.

    Summertime or a beachy vacation are two of my very favorite times to relax and enjoy a great beach read.

    I took my book into my pool bag every single time I take the kids to the pool and when the heat rises, you'll find me soaking in the shallow end with a great read.

    After one too many waterlogged books, it was time to find a better solution to reading by the pool.

    I use several of these waterproof book solutions every day to help me enjoy reading through my book lists. I hope they help you to enjoy a great read, too!

    How to Waterproof Books to Read at the Pool

    Waterproof Kindle

    The easiest, most convenient way to read all the books your heart desires in or around water is to splurge on a waterproof Kindle. Both the Paperwhite and Oasis models are waterproof and work great when reading in direct sunshine.

    I love to bring my Kindle to the beach, read it while sitting in the shallow end of the pool, or even while lounging in the hot tub at the gym or in my bathtub at home.

    Not sure which to get?

    Read my review of Paperwhite vs. Oasis here.

    And check out the latest tech specs here:

    Waterproof Case for Tablets

    Don't want to spend the money on a waterproof eReader? You could place your phone with the Kindle app or any tablet in a waterproof case like this.

    I have one for my phone and it is clear on both sides so I can read the screen and use my camera near the water without worrying.

    Waterproof Headphones for Swimming

    My favorite exercise is water aerobics or walking laps and doing stretches in the pool. When I'm busy moving around, I LOVE to listen to an audiobook with my waterproof headphones.

    I stream the audiobook from my iPhone to the bluetooth headphones using the Audible app and can pause and start the reading with my Apple watch.

    I love the hooks that keep the ear buds in place on my ears, even as I'm jumping and splashing around.

    Biggest benefit of an audiobook near the water? Your eyes are free to keep a close watch on your kids instead of having your nose buried in book.

    15 Best Audiobooks for Your First Listen

    Looking for an audiobook to listen to at the pool or beach?

    This is a list of my top favorite audiobooks for your first listen. They're sure to get you hooked.

    AquaReader Floating Book Caddy

    Still insist on bringing a paper book to the pool? That's ok, I get it. Some habits are hard to break.

    This floating book stand would work great in a tranquil pool or bath and helps to keep your paper book up out of the water while you read.

    But your best bet??

    Be sure to shop for used books or ones you don't care about getting a little watery splatter on them.

    Life is too short to not read wherever you want and taking time to enjoy your book is worth the risk.

    Books to Read By the Pool

    These fun beach reads are great for enjoying by the pool, in a hot tub, at the beach, in a bath at home, or any place you want to chill and relax this summer.

    • A collage of fun beach reads for summer.
      Best Beach Reads for Summer
    • Fantasy books that are great for reading during the summer.
      6 Magical Beach Reads for Summer
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