Clue: Top pieces of literature in bookcases, recording and retelling yarns (7)
Answer: LIBRARY
Explanation: Definition: Top pieces of literature in bookcases, recording and retelling yarns
[*top pieces of*]** L**(iterature) **I**(n) **B**(ookcases) **R**(ecording) **A**(nd) **R**(etelling) **Y**(arns) and &lit.