Image reading apparatus

An image reading apparatus comprising:

• a first holding member that is provided with a first holding surface opposed to a placement surface;
• a second holding member that is provided with a second holding surface opposed to the placement surface;
• a guide member that is disposed on a front side of the first holding member and the second holding member;
• and
• an imaging unit that is disposed so as to be opposed to the placement surface and capture a medium placed on the placement surface, wherein
• the guide member is provided with a guide surface coupled to the first holding surface and the second holding surface and is disposed such that a distance from the placement surface to a first portion of the guide surface is smaller than a distance from the placement surface to a second portion of the guide surface disposed closer to the front side than the first portion.