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by: Lauren Corona, BestReviews Staff

by: Lauren Corona, BestReviews Staff

Book lovers can never have too much storage for their tomes. If you’re looking for a new bookcase, Wayfair is a great place to start. It sells a wide range of sizes and styles, suitable for budgets big and small. 

Whether you’re a keen reader who needs extra storage for your enormous book collection or you just have a handful of books and trinkets you want to display, there’s an option for you. 

Perhaps your first decision is what kind of bookcase you want. Standard, ladder, corner and barrister bookcases are among the most common options. 

Most bookcases are made using one of three materials: solid wood, engineered wood and metal. Each has its positive and negative points to weigh up. 

Highland Dunes Aspatria Solid Wood Standard Bookcase

Made from solid wood, this unit feels strong and stable with a classic look that’s neither too traditional nor too modern. It comes in four sizes and a choice of four finishes: white, washed gray taupe, espresso or unfinished.

Red Barrel Studio Abigail Standard Bookcase

The thick horizontal shelves can hold plenty of weight so they won’t sag even when filled with hardbacks. You can choose from 14 finishes, including Washington cherry, salt oak and chalked chestnut.

Ebern Designs Saruhan Solid Wood Ladder Bookcase

Made from solid pine, this five-shelf ladder case feels stable and has shelves large enough to fit books all the way to the narrowest at the top. The choice of white, brown or espresso finishes means there’s something to suit most rooms.

This bookcase is thoughtfully designed with a lip at the back of each shelf to keep books or decorative items from sliding too far back if it isn’t completely flush against the wall. It has a black metal frame with dark wood shelves, which gives it a stylish contemporary look.

Williston Forge Josh Steel Corner Bookcase

With its compact design, this is a great shelf for an otherwise unused corner, although it won’t fit a huge number of books. The black steel frame gives it an industrial look that’s fashionable right now.

17 Stories Jaystin Iron Corner Bookcase

This large case makes the most of a corner space. It has a contemporary open-back design and five shelves, including the top of the unit. It’s a great choice for anyone who wants shelving to hold some decorative items and some books.

Breakwater Bay Esgerth Barrister Bookcase

With three covered shelves for books and one top ledge for trinkets, frame photos or other decorative items, this is a versatile piece. Although it’s made from engineered wood, it looks good and feels sturdy.

Loon Peak Lapierre Solid Wood Barrister Bookcase

If you’re looking for a high-end barrister bookcase, this one is made from solid oak and arrives fully assembled, so it certainly fits the bill. It comes in seven wood finishes, including light oak, concord cherry and Caribbean rum.

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Lauren Corona writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.   

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Bookcases don’t have to be just for books — you can mix books and decorative pieces on the shelves for a more interesting display.