You’re digging through a book lover’s raffle basket—expecting maybe a chipped mug or a paperback you’ve already read—and then you see it:
a small, carved wooden object shaped like a fox… or a bat… or possibly a tiny throne for your thumb.
At first, you’re confused. Is this a knuckle duster? A paperweight?
Then it clicks.
It’s a thumb book holder—and suddenly, you’re transported back to late-night dorm rooms, crowded subways, and reading in bed with one hand under the covers and the other clutching a novel like a lifeline.
