Floating bookstand

A novel book stand arrangement capable of sustaining common reading material above the surface of water. An angled shelf capable of accommodating books, magazines, and folded newsprint is positioned at a height and angle optimal for users lounging and submersed within pools, spas, hot tubs, indoor jet tubs, or conventional residential bathtubs. The shelf is attached to a horizontal buoyant base and angled in such a way so that the weight of the reading material distributes the displacement evenly onto the base to promote stability and balance. The rear support arm may detach from the base and swivel flush onto the back of the shelf. The shelf may then swivel down and rest on the base to fold the unit flat for storage and transport. A clear plastic retainer is provided to hold bound material like paperbacks and hard/soft cover books in place against the shelf. The retainer slides down the front of the shelf to provide a transparent cavity for which the bound material can reside. While placed in this cavity they can remain open and stable on the shelf without the aid of the user. A clip light is also provided to aid users who wish to read in dimly light conditions. The clip light attaches on the upper edge of the shelf via a spring tension lever. The light is emitted from the end of a swivel arm capable of being positioned for maximum illumination of material. The spring tension lever may also serve as a page retainer for some materials to maintain stability and position.