Thank you for this ARC! I really enjoyed this read and it was cozy to read. To see the idea of a "book nook" because the topic of it's own. While the "stylish" topic for book nooks appear more often then I would think, it was still eye opening to see visuals of all the different types of books nooks. I can honestly say seeing the "stack as a functional table" made me seen and instantly connected to this book.

I’ve been working on designing my own personal book nook for months now, and this book arrived at just the perfect time!

With absolutely gorgeous photographs, in depth explanations of design ideas, and list recommendations, all sorted by rooms, this was a genuine inspiration that I cannot wait to put some work into. There were options for all different styles and tastes.

I also quite liked the end pieces that explored sharing a love of reading more out into your community with a little free library, something else that I’ve been considering for some time.

My thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this arc!

When I saw Book Nook, I knew it would be the catalyst for my bookish decor transformation. With stunning photographs, beautiful ideas, descriptive paragraphs, and inspiring topics, this book has something for everyone. You don’t need to be an interior designer to be inspired and able to create some of the book nook creations in this book. I live in a studio, and I was delighted to see a section of the book dedicated to small spaces. With both functionality and aesthetic elements, all you need is an open mind and the expansive space of your mind, as the possibilities are endless.

Books are my first loves & nooks my second! This book gave me inspiration to create spaces to celebrate my two loves.

I think the lower-star reviews for this book on Goodreads were actually equally as entertaining and helpful as the read, hah!

It's a solid resource for those who don't want to peruse endless other resources (websites, Pinterest, magazines, etc.)--it collates a lot of ideas into a one-stop shop. I can't say I learned much new, per se, but I did enjoy looking at the pictures and reading a few of the topics as desired. But as some of those low-star reviews mentioned ... I can't say actual readers would do a lot of these--because half the point of having books, for me anyway, is to see the spines/covers and know + enjoy what I have!

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This book goes through all the different ways you can create a book nook in your home along with so many different styles and themes. I found myself thinking of all the ways I could create little reading nooks throughout my home. While I have numerous bookshelves in my house, I've never thought about using them as a display. My bookshelves have served as a functional purpose (to house my books). This book got me thinking of those bookshelves as a means of décor. I'm excited to apply some of what I saw and read here into my home. This book also gave a few book suggestions throughout and I definitely added onto my TBR list.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has a bunch of books and wants to find a nice way to display their collection/library. Thank you Chronic Books for providing me with this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This would be better as a physical book displayed on my shelves or coffee table but I did enjoy looking at the different "book books"! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this title.

Beautiful book, and has more in it that I thought there'd be: author spotlights with their own opinions on their personal favorites, etc. Perfect for a aesthetically-minded booklover, or for someone sharing space with one :)

This would be a good guide to help you organize your books and can add to the aesthetic based on the pictures.

This is a nice little book of book porn. It's organized by room and then by hobby/profession and finally provides ideas on organizing books colorfully or in more neutral palettes.

I loved all the gorgeous photos of book nooks and creative ideas, although I'd leave the books out of the bathroom (eww, germs) and skip the little stool made out of books in my own home.

Interspersed throughout are other famous people's favorite books, listed by genre. I enjoyed these lists the most and now have several on my TBR list. The only list I took issue with was The Most Recommended Diverse Spines. The list is only about and written by black people, primarily black Americans. Black does not equal diversity. Black people deserve to have their voices heard but so does everyone else who is not black or white or from the States.

I loved the addition at the end of the book on little free libraries!

Overall, this would be a great addition to your coffee table or own book nook.

Thank you Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the ARC!

As reader with dreams of the perfect book nook, this was a fun book to read. It includes to many great ideas for how to shape the perfect space for all design interests and has inspired me to craft a space for myself. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Book Nooks by Vanessa Dina and Claire Gilhuly

144 Pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date: September 17, 2024

Nonfiction, Arts, Photography, Crafts, Hobbies, Home, Garden

This is a unique perspective for keeping, organizing, and displaying books. I have a traditional library with a variety of genres. I sort alphabetically by author but love the idea of sorting by color and size. The inclusion of reading lists by well-known contributors is appreciated. I found that I have similar tastes with Gillian Flynn. The books in the fireplace were unusual since you cannot see the titles, but I like the way it looks. I love the photographs and the different use of books for tables and as props. I absolutely love the reading space in the armoire. Creating a mini free library for your community is a wonderful concept. I was happy to see a reading list of banned books. If you love books and want inspiration, this is a great book.

Not really what I expected - this was more of a focus on how to style an area in your home with books to look stylish (and frankly, usually non-functional), rather than a photographic walk-through of wonderful home libraries and reading corners, designed with an actual reader in mind.

Book lovers who wonder where to put their volumes will, I think, swoon over the photos in this title. This is a book that lets the observer feel like a voyeur as they witness the many ways in which books are arranged in people’s spaces.

In addition to looking at different types of nooks, for example those for kids or traditional libraries or small spaces, there are also other tidbits. One of the first of these, for example, details Gillian Flynn’s Favorite Mysteries. To whet your appetite I note that she likes Case Histories and The Westing Game, among others. Another of these lists is Jasmine Guillory’s Must Have Romance Novels. She likes Mrs. Nash’s Ashes and The Boyfriend Project, to name just two

This title will be adored by book lovers. Just a perfect gift.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Book Nooks is the perfect book for bookworms.

Each chapter has beautiful pictures and ideas for showcasing books around your home. I loved the special feature of bookshops around the world. I even added a few books to my TBR inspired by the highlight of favorite "book nook" books from notable authors.

Can't wait to re-arrange my shelves and play around with the ideas provided!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review

This is a book lover's dream! So many beautiful photos of book collections and reading spaces. It would make a wonderful coffee table book.

This is a fun coffee table book for book lovers! Beautiful pictures to flip through to see how others style their books in their living spaces. Perfect to display at book club meetings and gatherings.

What a fun read! Book Nooks is a great gift to yourself or any book lover in your life. There’s inspiration for what you want to create for yourself or daydream about. This was a fun one and I can’t wait to get hard copy.

Calling all booklovers! Do you love the book aesthetic? Do you want to incorporate more books into your home? Do you want to know how to style all the books in your home? All of these are great reasons to read Book Nooks! I love how the author organized the sections and how there are snippets from some very notable authors in each section. It's not only an enjoyable read through with gorgeous photography; it's a great coffee table book.

It's more an interior design book of photos. There is little in the way of instruction and advice just repeats what is seen in the photos.