I love that it has all glass all the way around it. I collect eagles, and that's what I put in them. This is the 2nd one I have bought from Wayfair. They are both full of eagle's I have collected from all over the USA. And people have given me for gifts. The glass cabinets  I think are more for nick knacks, rather than books. they are very pretty in your home no matter how you want to use them. I love them. If I ever buy a larger home, I will be buying another one.Thanks Wayfair keep making them.