How do you read the NBV21 Dwarsligger?

Try the book format with a real passage

With a sleeper, the book format is oriented differently than with a regular paperback. So don't just look at the cover. Try a whole page, following the text columns and turning a few times. Can you find your reading spot without difficulty? That says more about usability than the outside size alone.

Two columns on little page space

The publisher mentions two columns of text. A short line length and small letters can come together on such a small surface. You can decide whether this is convenient for you with a text page in normal light. The Dwarsligger is not a large print Bible. A compact band also says nothing about the difficulty of the NBV21 translation.

Use it where the small size helps

The NBV21 Dwarsligger is interesting for on the road or as a second copy that can always be taken with you. For extensive notes, a writing Bible has a different function. If you mainly read at home at the table, compare with the NBV21 Standaardeditie. You don't have to choose a small book if there is little gain in space.

A simple test before you decide

First read while sitting and then as you expect to read while on the road. Test whether you can turn the pages without forcing the binding and whether you can continue to watch in a relaxed manner. Choose NBV21 Compact · Tijdloos if you want a small binding, but prefer the usual book proportion.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a selection from the NBV21?

No, the publisher provides the full NBV21 text.

Is the small size automatically convenient for everyone?

No. Try the formatting and retention with a real text page.