Book nook
A book nook or a bookshelf insert[1] is a miniature diorama designed to fit between books on a shelf.[2] They often depict a form of a street or similar setting in a theme from famous books.[2][3] Book nook can also make a form of a 3D model. They are similar to bookends but are placed in the middle of the books rather than on the ends.[2]
The idea seems to have originated in 2018 from a Japanese artist called Monde.[4][5] The concept became popular on Reddit, with the r/booknooks subreddit going from zero to 7,900 members in just two days.[4][6]
The model is usually inspired by a theme from a famous book, e.g. Harry Potter (like popular Diagon Alley).[2] People can buy book nooks fully assembled, or create them on their own.[3] There are book nook kits that enthusiasts can use as a starting point.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ thebookfamilyrogerson (2020-10-16). "Book Nook Magic – 17 Tiny Rooms to Add to Your Bookshelves - The Book Family Rogerson". Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ a b c d Baulch, Emily (2022), Norrick-Rühl, Corinna; Towheed, Shafquat (eds.), "Bookish Objects on the Bookshelf", Bookshelves in the Age of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 155–174, doi:10.1007/978-3-031-05292-7_8, ISBN 978-3-031-05291-0, retrieved 2025-04-04
- ^ a b "What Is A Book Nook? - Epic Book Society". 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ a b "Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves". 2019-12-22. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ "A bookcase with a diorama that spreads a small world in the gap between the bookshelves Booknook is very popular all over the world, from fantasy to science fiction Booknook Summary". GIGAZINE. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ "Reddit - The heart of the internet". www.reddit.com. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ^ "Hands Craft | Book Nook Kits - Make Your Own Book Shelf Inserts!". Hands Craft US, Inc. Retrieved 2025-03-25.