These bookshelves are small but for what I intended that's exactly what I wanted. Can't beat the price either! There are a TON of screws but  they have to flat pack furniture for shipping. The instructions were clear and had pictures so it was pretty easy. Just make sure you pay attention to which pieces need to be facing out. The second one I assembled I had the middle side pieces switched and had to take it apart so pay close attention to that as well. Just give yourself ample time, put a show on, and you'll be fine! The shelves themselves are adequately sturdy I have about 15 large books on the bottom one. The packaging said 10lbs I think.