Great bookshelf for the price! We were looking for something to hide the edge of our refrigerator from our living space and it's the perfect depth. We have had it for about a year and its still holding up well. It can stand on its own no problem and has withstood our two cats jumping between its shelves. There is a weight limit on each shelf, but it hasn't really stopped us from loading it with books and trinkets. Our favorite feature is the stickers it comes with so you can hide the screws!