There is no need to look for a desk or table when you are using one of these notebooks. The backing is very stiff and so easy to write in while holding it in your hands. It slips into the slot on the back of your planner with ease. That, in turn, makes it easy to use the planner one handed as well. Some of the covers or planners are on the softer side so that problem is eliminated. There is a lot to like about a $5.00 notebook.