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12 Unique Bookends To Give Your Bookshelf Some Extra Personality
There's nothing quite like a beautiful, perfectly organized library, whether you prefer rows of rainbow color-coded bookshelves or walls stacked high with volumes of books. But even if you don't have the library of your dreams (yet), it's easy to add some oomph to your bookshelves with just a couple unique bookends. By adding some interest to your paper-filled shelves, bookends help to make your space look less cluttered, and therefore make you look more cultured.
With the right bookends, you may even feel inclined to (gasp!) downsize your bookshelves — the right way, of course so you can properly display old favorites and make room for new tomes. Your library, whether it's small or grand, is in for a welcome update.
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Cloud Bookends
When your nose is in a book and your head is in the clouds, there’s no better bookend than this set.
Bookends, $34, Etsy
Amethyst Geode Bookends
Amethyst gives your bookshelf a pretty jeweled touch.
Bookends, $90, Etsy
Dachshund Bookends
Long reads require a long-bellied dog to keep them upright.
Bookends, $30, Target
Anchor Bookends
Tales of sailors, pirates, and more stay propped up with two sturdy anchors.
Bookends, $25, Target
Elephant Bookends
Jonathan Adler’s cute elephant bookends add a sweet touch to a cozy library.
Bookends, $50, Barnes and Noble
Cat Bookends
Any feline lover will say that these playful bookends are the cat’s meow.
Bookends, $45, Modcloth
Quotation Mark Bookends
You can’t go wrong with a classic. These quotation marks are perfect for any library.
Bookends, $168, Anthropologie
Giraffe Bookends
If your books take you on far-away adventures, you may want to look into some travel-inspired bookends.
Bookends, $65, Uncommon Goods
Whale Bookends
Keep your copy of Moby Dick sandwiched properly between two halves of one mighty whale.
Bookends, $55, Modcloth
Petrified Wood Bookends
Give your library the majesty of a national park with these slabs of petrified wood — or the cool vibe of a museum.
Bookends, $128, Anthropologie
