[MR] Book Construction Ideas

[Tracey Duncan]

I am in the process of creating a herald's book that I hope to have completed by Atlantian XXX.  I want one that looks period, but is also practical for use during Court.  I want it to do the following:

1.  Be large enough to hold scrolls during court and have some sort of holding device for them that allows me to hold the book and still move through the scrolls to get to the next one easily (if you've done court, you know what I mean).  I've even thought it might need a "lip" of sorts at the bottom so scrolls don't slip out. 
2.  Have a place to put a writing instrument.
3.  Have a place to keep a book light (in case court goes into dusk and the light goes away - right Cian?).
4.  Have a way to attach my "just-in-case" book that has scripts for ceremonies in case I'm asked to do one on the fly, as well as the docket for court, and note-taking sheets.  Binders can do this, but they aren't large enough for scrolls.
5. Be easy to hold processing in and out of court and still do all the stuff above.

It also needs to be constructed so that a blonde (yes, me) can put it together - so easy-to -put together materials. 

Your thoughts and ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Lady Rose