This small shelf was just what I needed to fill a particular area. It was very easy to put together. I chose to not add the back nor the legs, so assembly was even easier than usual. 

The one caveat is that none of the shelves are tall enough to hold any book other than an extra small paperback. Like the kind you could fit in the back pocket of your jeans. No regular sized book will fit on any of the shelves unless laid flat. 

Also, each shelf can only hold 5 pounds, so keep that in mind. My old radio and decorative boxes look nice framed in the unusual sized shelves. This unit could also be useful in a child's room for stuffed animals, etc, or to organize crafts and sewing. But it really should not be thought of as a "bookcase," in my opinion.