This shelving in an inexpensive solution to storing DVDs or CDs. Pros: it is easy to assemble, lightweight so it's easy to move, and small enough to occupy areas of a room where larger shelving may not fit. Cons: the shelves are not adjustable so larger CD and DVD sets such as box sets do not easily fit in, if at all. It is easily sturdy enough for CDs and DVDs but books may be another matter. Despite it being very easy to put together it may fit together somewhat crookedly. Taking some sandpaper to the edges of the slats isn't a bad idea to help with this. Even if this does happen it still functions perfectly well, it just won't appear identical to one next to it. Finally the small wooden caps that cover the holes for the screws (countersinks I believe they are callled) do pop out occassionally but they are not at all neccessary for the unit to function and could be glued in easily with some carpenter's glue.