Impressive, attractive and sturdy bookcase which I did not need to attach to the wall. Its planted firmly against the corner of my living room. Holds about 12-15 short and long books very well depending on the thickness of the book. The only reason this did NOT get 5 stars is the difficulty aligning the screws when it came to attaching the top and base to the rest of the case, Otherwise it was a breeze to put together except for that. Regardless I will most likely purchase another one.