I was sick of my cookbooks being buried in random places! So this thin (not very deep) bookshelf was the perfect solution on an empty wall in kitchen. Itâs also the perfect âcounter heightâ And drop zone to go along with family calendar and weekly wipe board planner ! Great quality with real wood. VERY sturdy - Iâll probably end up painting it a light grey with leftover paint from my kitchen island cabinets