This shelf is exactly what I was looking for: a small, functional bookcase that I could use for stuff like games, puzzles, coloring books, etc.  I picked the Beech color because it was significantly cheaper than the others - not sure why that is.  Assembly was very easy and took about 30 minutes, true to what the directions estimated (you don't need two people, I did it myself).  One shelf wasn't screwing to the side panel tightly enough, but it didn't really matter since the other side is secured well.  Overall, worth the $35.  Don't know that it's worth spending more just for a different color.