Bookshelf

Bookshelves, or bookcases, are a category of buy mode objects in The Sims series.

The Sims

Bookshelf
Game	The Sims
Buyability	Buy mode
Object type(s)	Skill
	Fun

Bookshelves contain an infinite number of books. Bookshelves can be used by adult Sims to study cooking or mechanical. Bookshelves can also be used by child Sims to study for school; doing so eventually raises the child's school grade. Sims can also read books from the bookshelf for enjoyment.

Notes

• Custom content is not listed. Some bookshelves were available for download at TheSims.com (as the website has been shut down, said bookshelves can be downloaded here), and shipped with The Sims: Complete Collection. Those bookshelves are not listed here.

List of bookshelves

Object name	Game	Price	Size	Description	Notes
Cheap Pine Bookcase		§250	1x1	This plain, functional bookcase will keep the books and souvenirs off the floor. It does the job, but that's about it. Sims can improve their cooking and mechanical skills by reading books. Kids can also use books to study and improve their grades.	Fun: 1
Amishim Bookcase		§500	1x1	This bookcase offers quality you will not find outside of SimCity. Amishim Furniture specializes in large bookcases with extra-thick shelves, eliminating the worry of bowing or breakage over time. Whether your Sims are just reading their favorite book for fun, doing some serious studying, or trying to improve their cooking or mechanical skills, these shelves were built to last.	Fun: 2
Libri di Regina Bookcase		§900	1x2	The bold European design of the Libri di Regina turns ordinary reading and studying into a passion for the written word. Adds style and sophistication to any room. Manufacturer: Iliterati & Co.	Fun: 3
"The Swing" Bookshelf		§910	1x1	Another instant classic from Gliteri & Co. The Swing is full of life and vitality. Pressure-treated and steam-twisted wood gives a humorous twist to any interior. Designer: Beni Dingi	Fun: 3
Galvanator Bookshelf		§925	1x1	System Name: "Galvanator Bookshelf" Description: Industrial Strength Shelving Construction: Electrogalvanized zinc coated steel Artist: Nial Stiik	Fun: 3
Ornery Owl Pioneer Bookcase		§935	1x2	No self-respecting, educated homesteader was without an Ornery Owl bookcase. Shipped by flatcar, covered wagon or mule train, these heavy, ornate "book arks" were a real rarity and status symbol throughout the Old West. With the arrival of books and exotic "schools" years later, they also became increasingly useful.	Fun: 3
The Face of Shakespeare		§2,339	1x1	Are you a creative person seeking inspiration? Do you have a background in performing arts, but maybe lack some of that charismatic je-ne-sais-quoi? Well then this could be the answer to all your problems! Sharpen your wit, improve your charm by reciting your favorite play to this bust of the bard. He'll listen like no one else can.	Sims can also use the bust of Shakespeare on top to build Charisma. Fun: 3 Room: 3 +Charisma

The Sims Bustin' Out

Sims can use the bookshelves to study Cooking or Mechanical, or simply to read a book.

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The Sims 2

Bookshelf
Game	The Sims 2
Buyability	Buy mode
Object type(s)	Skill
	Fun

Bookshelves contain an unlimited number of skill and non-skill books. They can be used by any Sim, child or older, to develop cooking, mechanical and cleaning skills. Sims can also read books from the bookshelf for enjoyment, or write in their diary. Teens and older can read books from the bookshelf to toddlers and children. Sims cannot study from the bookshelf to increase their grades, although young adults in college can use the bookshelf to do research.

Books are considered to be separate from the bookshelf, unlike The Sims. Since most books in The Sims 2 are considered to be the same and can be used for the same purposes, it is possible for a bookshelf to simply be sold after a Sim has removed a book from one. Books removed from a bookshelf can be placed on the ground or on tables, and can be used again an unlimited number of times. If a bookshelf is present, Sims can be instructed to put books back into the bookshelf, and neat Sims may do this autonomously after reading a book.

With Open for Business, books can be sold by marking any bookshelf with the sale tool. This allows players to start and run a simulated bookstore. Bookshelves will contain a limited number of books for sale. Once the stock runs out, the bookshelf will turn into a restock sign.

Bookshelves can be found in the "Hobbies > Knowledge" section of buy mode, and can be placed on both residential and community lots.

List of bookshelves

Object name	Game	Buyability	Price	Size	Description	Notes
CinderBooks by Retratech	&BG	Buy mode	§200	1x1	Basic and unassuming, these simple planks and blocks represent the foundation of knowledge and learning. Read of love and adventure on a lonely night or learn how engines work in an afternoon. Buy one today!	Fun: 1 Available colors: Knotty Pine, Old wood, Black
Craftmeister Booknook	&BG	Buy mode	§250	1x1	Spy thriller, sci-fi, romance, horror, horror romance — all your favorite stories have a place on this set of shelves from Craftmeister. Made from reconstituted and regurgitated chipboard, the Booknook is a testament to recycling. Some assembly required, but no Fortran.	Fun: 1 Available colors: Oak, Black, Pine, Old wood, Mahogany
BiblioFile Bookcase	&BG	Buy mode	§400	1x1	The BiblioFile Bookcase is a real space-saver for book lovers. Made of recycled pressboard, the BiblioFile is sturdy enough to hold all kinds of trinkets and volumes but lightweight enough that it won't leave those embarrasing [sic] dents in the carpet.	Available colors: Pressed Pine, Pine
Double-Helix Designer Bookshelf	&BG	Buy mode	§650	1x1	For higher learning at a higher price, look no further than the volumes of the Double-Helix bookshelf. Whether you're a voracious reader or just want your friends to think you are, the Double-Helix is for you!	Fun: 1 Available colors: Frame: Dark wood, steel, Medium wood, Light wood Shelves: Green, White, Black, Blue, Steel
Novellas Nouveau Bookcase	&BG	Buy mode	§800	1x1	With fluid form and classy curves, Novellas Nouveau is more than any simple "bookshelf." Its very design speaks volumes as to the tastes of its owner. With an air of authority and sense of sophistication, placing this work of art in the home will not only make the room look more intelligent, it might even broaden your mind.	Fun: 1 Environment: 2
Renaissance Bookcase by Literary Designs	&BG	Buy mode	§950	1x1	Stack your Shakespeare with pride in this beautifully finished wood piece that really is much ado about something. Hard metal fixtures, engraved wood skirting and intricate claw feet make the Renaissance bookcase an enlightened residence for your most treasured books. Literary Designs, because your classics deserve a classic home.	Fun: 1 Environment: 2 Available colors: Red wood, Dark wood, Brown wood
Dahlen Library Bookcases	&EP01	Buy mode	§700	1x1	The perfect furnishings for any library or personal reading room... Dahlen's line of high-rise bookcases was inspired by his vast personal library and the city skyline outside his study window.	Fun: 1 Available colors: Oak, Black, Pine, Old wood, Mahogany
First Class Shelves by Well Bred and Co.	&SP03	Buy mode	§900	1x1	A stellar book can be a rousing adventure tightly nestled within the fibers of paper and ink. First Class Shelves are a guarantee that your journey is one of luxury and leisure. Leave the heavy lifting, bore, toil and trouble to the porters and concierge -- for your literary delights, it's First Class all the way.	Fun: 1 Environment: 2 Available colors: Shelves: Maple, Dark wood, Gold, Red wood, Steel Supports: Gold, Steel
Books First for Learning: A Bookshelf of Education	&EP05	Limited		1x1	Books First, the revolutionary new education system sweeping the community is now ready to enter the homes of working educators with A Bookshelf of Education. Knowledge can be obtained for any discipline via the Golden Book of Cornelius von Schtoop. Taking the first step to a life of learning is like the first step in a candy store-delicious.	Unlocked as a career reward at Education Level 5 Fun: 1
EDUKATE Shelf by Fun in the Sun	&SP07	Buy mode	§325	1x1	You know what most bookshelves are missing? Poles! Where others fail the Fun in the sun EDUKATE Shelf delivers in spades. With four sturdy poles and a curved frame, this shelf will spread fun from wherever it is placed.	Fun: 1
The Better Bookshelf by It Creations	&SP07	Buy mode	§375	1x1	It Creations knows that you're perfect and you don't need any stinking books to better yourself. Nevertheless, you have books lying around and wouldn't it just look nicer to have them all on a bookshelf? The Better bookshelf provides plenty of fashionable shelf space for all your books and smaller belongings, while also providing a sense of accomplishment and cleanliness.	Fun: 1 Available colors: White, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Higher Education by Darkness	&SP07	Buy mode	§425	1x1	If books take on the properties of the bookcase they are placed in, be careful when filling the Higher Education bookcase from Darkness. Some have said that a power lurks inside the wood used to make these shelves, although Darkness has claimed this to be nothing but exaggerated rumor.	Fun: 1 Available colors: White, Red, Purple, Grey
Bookworm's Delight	&EP07	Buy mode	§800	1x1	A bookshelf connoisseur's dream, a literary masterpiece! This bookshelf, while simple in design, is made from striking wood and is measured to hold the entire Encyclopedia America set in one shelf. Additionally, it comes with matching bookends, magazine holders, and several other accessories that will make book collectors squeal (or at least sigh contentedly) with delight.	Fun: 1 Available colors: Old wood, Black, Oak, Mahogany, Pine
BILLY Bookcase	&SP09	Buy mode	§190	1x1	There is an ancient legend that a wild bookcase used to roam the plains, casting fear on the other bookcases with its wild colors and renegade ways. IKEA has tamed BILLY and made him available for the masses at a price that's almost criminal itself. Don't be afraid to take one of these wild ones home today.	Fun: 1 Available colors: Black, Red, Birch, Beech, White
TrekBuks Bookcase	&EP08	Buy mode	§590	1x1	Are you looking for an educational journey of thrills and excitement? Want to polish off those rusty skills and get into the fast lane of success? This ultra modern influenced bookcase is sure to give your brain a charge by just being in your home.	Fun: 1 Environment: 1 Available colors: Dark wood, Light wood, Steel, Medium wood
Mysterous [sic] Looking Bookcase	&EP08	Buy mode	§750	1x2	There is nothing really mysterious about this bookcase, but why does it seem like something is hidden behind it? Something important, that no one should see? Nah, it's probably nothing.	Fun: 1 Environment: 2 Available colors: Dark wood, Red wood, Brown wood, Old wood
Very Mysterious Shelving	&EP08	Buy mode	§1,200	1x2	Many centuries ago, Morgana, and [sic] aspiring witch, married a man who was very suspicious of the supernatural. For their love to have a chance, she had to keep her craft a secret from her husband. It didn't take her long to figure out that he hated books almost as much as magic and spam, so she came up with this secret door to protect the pathway to her hidden chambers. Now that Morgana and her husband are no more, only a few people know how to activate the secret mechanism - maybe the secret is lost forever?	Must be placed on a wall. Doubles as a door. Sims will not autonomously use the door; the player must select the bookshelf and manually instruct Sims to use it. Fun: 1 Environment: 2 Available colors: Red wood, Dark brown wood, Old wood, Brown wood

The Sims 3

Bookshelf
Game	The Sims 3
Buyability	Buy mode
Object type(s)	Storage

In The Sims 3, bookshelves hold books, but books must be purchased individually. The interface allows the player to move books into and out of the bookshelf. Unlike in The Sims and The Sims 2, where Sims can get the same books from different shelves, in The Sims 3, different bookshelves will have different books in them. (eg. Bookshelf 1 has a cookbook in it but not Bookshelf 2. The Sim cannot get a cookbook from Bookshelf 2, unless the cookbook is placed in Bookshelf 2.)

Library bookshelves

Bookshelves placed on residential lots automatically contain low level skill books, a toddler book, and several general books. Bookshelves placed on library community lots automatically contain a variety of books. Certain bookshelves when placed on a library will generate certain books.

• The Book Corral, Penningway Bookshelf, Cobalt Codex Bookshelf, and Tower of Biblio Triple Bookshelf will generate skill books.
• Classically Tasteful Literature Shelving, SolidShelf 9000, and Summer By The Sea Shelf will generate toddler books.
• A-Frame Bookshelf by Clap 'n' Board will generate comic books.

Note while the one-story and three-story bookshelves from Into the Future will generate skill books in libraries, the two-story bookshelf won't.

List of bookshelves

Object name	Game	Price	Size	Description	Notes
Classically Tasteful Literature Shelving	&BG	§175	1x2	Perhaps a tad old fashioned, this shelf displays your good taste in reading material. We hold fast that the good guys should be grand, the naughty villains cunning and all love stories honest and pure. In a rough world, let our shelves protect your happy ending.	Fun: 2
Back2School Bookshelf	&BG	§250	1x1	Made to withstand the stressful rigors of academia, the Back2School Bookshelf boasts a shelf strength of over 400 tons – more than enough to hold all those overpriced textbooks you decided to keep because they might “come in handy someday,” but never do.	Fun: 2
21st Century Library Bookshelf	&BG	§325	1x1	Everybody loves recycling, right? That’s why we took genuine 20th-century hardwood library bookshelves and smashed them to a pulp in order to create these all new 21st-century library bookcases! They look the same, just more modern!	Fun: 3
Shelves del Libro	&BG	§350	1x1	This uniquely Spanish design expands the role of the traditional bookshelf to include more than just storing books. It can also shelve a variety of volumes, tomes, novels, leaflets, manuals, textbooks, paperbacks, magazines, and sacred scrolls.	Fun: 3 Environment: 1
The Book Corral	&BG	§430	1x1	Rustle up all the books you plan to read someday, and display them in style with the Book Corral. Each flat shelf allows for quick and easy book retrieval, just like the kind settlers used back in the day.	This bookshelf is an essential component of any world because when placed in a library is fills up with skill books, allowing townies and NPCs to improve their skills autonomously. Fun: 3 Environment: 2
Bookshelf Revisited	&BG	§545	1x1	Renowned bookshelf architect, Hans Whippleton, offers his latest creation, Bookshelf Revisited. “I wanted to create a shelf that doesn’t just store books, but cradles them” he asserted. Whippleton’s approach seems to be resonating, as several Revisited knock-offs prepare to hit the market.	The name appears to be a play on the Evelyn Waugh novel "Brideshead Revisited". Fun: 3 Environment: 3
Penningway Bookshelf	&BG	§710	1x2	The Penningway Bookshelf presents a rich feast for the mind! This intellectual wonderland is first carved from an 800 year old redwood, then pressed from the pulp of recycled books to create a stunning place to store your novels.	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
The Constitutional Bookshelf	&BG	§980	1x1	The Constitutional bookcase is based on the same model Benjamin Franklin used to hide his secret vault... the same vault that allegedly housed a trove of trinkets and treasure maps. Join the adventure by ordering your own Constitutional today!	Fun: 5 Environment: 5
Distinguished Bookcase	&BG	§1,250	2x1	When showing your fine tomes to impress the world it's important to remember that the bookcase is just as important as the books on display. For those times where just any old bookcase won't do, the Distinguished bookcase does the job with a class and elegance that's missing from lesser bookcases. Your books deserve the best. They deserve the Distinguished Bookcase.	This bookcase was added to the base game in Patch 38. It matches the look of the Sliding Bookcase Door from Supernatural. Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Sturdy Shelf	&BG	§1,650	1x2	During the sci-fi craze of the 1950’s, visionaries often dreamt of a future filled with space travel, cell phones, and hover shelves. Well, two out of three isn’t bad. And until the hover shelf is perfected, most make due with a Sturdy Shelf.	Fun: 5 Environment: 6
Posture-Perfect Bookshelf	&EP01	§390	1x2	We’ve always been told not to judge a book by its cover. However, judging it by its posture is a whole different story. No one likes a slouching book, so help keep your favorite literary devices’ posture intact with the Posture-Perfect Bookshelf.	Fun: 3 Environment: 2
Class-E Bookshelf	&EP01	§630	1x1	Some bookshelves skulk around hiding in dark corners and avoid meeting your eye. Some slouch stoutly against the walls with disaffected apathy. And some, like the Class-E Bookcase, stand tall and proud, commanding admiration as they grandly display the books they hold.	Fun: 4 Environment: 3
FormFunk B-Shelf	&SP01	§950	1x1	Humble materials. Color-impregnated Plexiglas. Simple repeated forms. This is the vocabulary of the design collective known simply as "FormFunk." This rhythmic and rigorous book display was featured in this year's "Objects of Desire" exhibition.	Fun: 5 Environment: 5
FormFunk G-Shelf	&SP01	§950	1x1	Made as a clever companion for the B-Shelf, FormFunk once again displays their sense of humor mixed with rigor. Utility remains front and center in this delightful nod to mid-century cynicism and desire.	Fun: 5 Environment: 5
Precarious Shelving	&EP03	§500	1x2	This artful display allows you to display all your prized books in a manner that looks as though it may fall over at any minute. It easily holds all of your glorious full-color coffee table books, from "A Love Letter to Cupcakes" to "Tran's Crossing: A Crossroads in Photos.	Fun: 3 Environment: 3
The Sophomore Bookshelf	&EP04	§335	2x1	Books, books, and more books! The Sophomore Bookshelf excels at storing books! School books, story books, romance books, science books—this bookshelf does not discriminate! Bring them all, bring every one!	Fun: 5 Environment: 1
Imaginarium Kubo Book Shelving Units	&EP04	§400	2x1	The youthful and simple design of this bookcase makes it perfect for any child’s room. When bedtime rolls around, you'll reach right for a fairy tale from this shelf. It will be sure to lull the little ones right to sleep after they've spent the day running around, screaming their little lungs out.	Fun: 3 Environment: 2
Sweet Treasures Bookshelf	&EP04	§450	1x1	Accented with precious details sure to inspire your child's imagination, this bookshelf will be a treasured gift for years to come. It's more than a piece of furniture, it's a home for future memories.	Fun: 4 Environment: 3
Chateau Bookshelf	&EP04	§700	2x1	From the finest of French estates to the loveliest of Sunset Valley living rooms, this fun bookshelf will delight Sims young and old. Be inspired by the fairy tale design and let your imagination roam free in the pages of the books kept on the cozy shelves. Reading is a journey of the imagination!	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Poetic License Bookshelf	&SP04	§1,150	1x1	Containing just the right amount of room for the essential classics, the Poetic License Bookshelf is designed for a serious book collection without wasting space on pop fiction or other unworthy tomes.	Fun: 6 Environment: 6
Poetic Justice Bookshelf	&SP04	§1,950	3x1	This exquisitely designed bookshelf makes the perfect statement for a book collector. With ample storage for both standard and oversized books, you'll never be without a special place for that special classic. Your collection could almost increase in value just by bringing this beauty into your home.	Fun: 6 Environment: 7
The Sturdy Gurdy Bookshelf	&EP05	§465	1x1	In days of yore, retired Bavarian Superheroes took up furniture making as a way to get some extra cash near the end of their golden years. They developed solid methods leading to solid furniture, and passed those techniques on to us! If there is anything we can say about The Sturdy Gurdy Bookshelf, it is that it is amazingly solid!	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Don Libro's Bookshelf	&EP05	§730	2x1	Inspired by the old west, Don Libro and Co. bring to you a bookshelf deeply-rooted in history! In fact, each bookshelf is sandblasted and then left in a ghost town until one of the local ghosts reads from it!	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Box of Books	&SP06	§500	1x1	Just like a sweet box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get when reaching for a book from this bookshelf. Will it be a story of creamy coconut goodness, or perhaps a history of the mellow marshmallow? You can't judge a sweet by it's chocolaty coating, just like you can't judge these books by their covers.	Fun: 3 Environment: 2
Permalibro Bookcase	&EP07	§1,020	2x1	Knowledge is dangerous, and the only reliable way to contain it is with a Permalibro enchanted bookcase. No matter how good, evil or unbreakably-cursed your tome, the Permalibro will keep it subdued and silent, guaranteed! No book is too scary! (Not compatible with tween romance novels.)	Fun: 3 Environment: 4
SolidShelf 9000	&EP08	§275	2x1	Don’t you hate it when you store valuables and mementos on a shelf, only to have the whole thing cave in and ruin your precious belongings? It’s like, you had one job to do, shelf! How hard is that? Never worry again with the SolidShelf 9000. It’s carved from one massive piece of petrified wood laced with adamantium. (It was very, very hard to carve.)	Fun: 2
Summer By The Sea Shelf	&EP08	§280	2x1	Inspired by long summers spent by the beach, this shelf brings a bit of summertime fun to any child’s room. Not only is it the perfect place for storing all those toys and books, but when you stand near it you’ll swear you can hear the ocean waves and smell the salt air.	Fun: 2
Arbor Bookshelf	&EP08	§1,800	3x1	We pull so much paper out of the trees, it seems only fair to put some paper back in! Place the Arbor Bookshelf in your child’s room and it is instantly transformed into a forest. Our fanciful design will help your child’s imagination take the first step in whichever journey lies within the next book. (Warning: May cast terrifying shadows.)	Fun: 5 Environment: 6
IndustroShelf	&SP08	§535	1x1	House your precious paper in a fortress of metal. The IndustroShelf has the strength to support 57,000 books, even though it only has space for about 20. Have all the bookshelf you'll ever need plus much, much more with the unbreakable IndustroShelf!	Fun: 3 Environment: 3
A-Frame Bookshelf by Clap ‘n’ Board	&EP09	§265	2x1	Slick industrial lofts are cool but pricy. This no-frills bookshelf projects an understated Bohemian aura, so long as you stare directly at it and nothing else.	Fun: 2
Herbenworg Bookshelf by SPROOP	&EP09	§330	1x1	Purchased from a foreign warehouse store that smelled like sausage, assembled by hand and Allen wrench on your floor. Mistakes were made, but at least it’s standing. You’re an adult!	Fun: 3 Environment: 1
Herbendubelworg Bookshelf by SPROOP	&EP09	§390	2x1	With twice the storage capacity of the classic Herbenwork shelf and thrice the assembly time, the “Dubel” is a major improvement to any home’s storage capacity—books and boxes alike.	Fun: 3 Environment: 2
Melville and Milk Crates Bookshelf	&EP09	§390	2x1	An artisanal bookshelf made from nature’s own materials. Also breaks down to fit in the trunk of your car! Perfect for students, drifters or anyone who moves often.	Fun: 3 Environment: 2
Nimbus Bookshelf by Weighty Concepts	&EP09	§1,375	2x1	Heavy thoughts go in heavy tomes, which need sturdy storage. Nimbus’ child-safe lead ballast makes it the industry’s heaviest and most radiation-resistant bookshelf. No deliveries; pick-up only.	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Spiderella's Spooky Bookshelf	&SP09	§170	2x1	Crafted with tender loving care by six of Spiderella's eight hands, this not-so-sturdy bookshelf is made of wood from the mountains surrounding Moonlight Falls. Perfect for living rooms, dining rooms, kids' rooms, and crypts, this Spooky Bookshelf is sure to darken any living space.	Fun: 2
Altered Frames Bookshelf	&EP11	§275	2x1	What do children love more than books? They love a framework of abstract overlapping shapes surrounding those books! Stimulate your child’s mind with geometry and literature at the same time.	Fun: 3
Nahesa Bookshelf by Van Allen Décor	&EP11	§475	1x1	Sinuous serpentine design gives this bookshelf a gravity-defying look without actually having to defy gravity. Durability, style and storage space make the Nahesa a slithering success.	Fun: 3 Environment: 2
BiblioVault Bookshelf by Corebital Designs	&EP11	§1,000	1x1	Traditional bookshelves leave their contents exposed to the atmosphere. Corebital’s revolutionary BiblioVault design protects your precious volumes from the ravages of moisture, oxygen and even time itself!	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Cobalt Codex Bookshelf	&EP11	§1,025	2x1	In an age of ever-present screens, books run a real risk of extinction. Enter the Cobalt Codex: classing up your home while also preserving Simkind’s intellectual heritage!	Generates skill books when placed in a library. Fun: 5 Environment: 4
Deep Stacks Double Bookshelf	&EP11	§1,800	2x1	Built by stacking two classic Cobalt Codex bookshelves, this structure can take your home library quite literally to the next level. Twice the shelves, twice the books!	This bookshelf is two stories high. Fun: 6 Environment: 5
Tower of Biblio Triple Bookshelf	&EP11	§2,100	2x1	The grandest of the grand, this three-story installation stuns onlookers with a mighty wall of accumulated knowledge. WARNING: You may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of books on this shelf.	Generates skill books when placed in a library. This bookshelf is three stories high. Fun: 7 Environment: 6
Country Charm Bookshelf	&Store	§180	2x1	Every Sim should be able to experience the joy of spending some time at Grandpa's Grove. With tractor hayrides, orange trees, crop farming, and new fall clothing, it is a playland for Sims both young and old.	Fun: 2
Straightforward Short Bookcase	&Store	§180	3x1/2	Your books need a proper home. After all, you don’t want them lying all over the floor! This simple yet sleek bookcase will look great anywhere in your house with plenty of room for all your books.	Comes with the world Roaring Heights. Fun: 2
Straightforward Short Bookcase End	&Store	§180	1x1/2	Your books need a proper home. After all, you don’t want them lying all over the floor! This simple yet sleek bookcase will look great anywhere in your house with plenty of room for all your books.	Comes with the world Roaring Heights. Fun: 2
Straightforward Tall Bookcase	&Store	§180	3x1/2	Your books need a proper home. After all, you don’t want them lying all over the floor! This simple yet sleek bookcase will look great anywhere in your house with plenty of room for all your books.	Comes with the world Roaring Heights. Fun: 2
Straightforward Tall Bookcase End	&Store	§180	1x1/2	Your books need a proper home. After all, you don’t want them lying all over the floor! This simple yet sleek bookcase will look great anywhere in your house with plenty of room for all your books.	Comes with the world Roaring Heights. Fun: 2
No Nonsense Bookshelf	&Store	§195	2x1	So some of us are going to hang out in the loft and write some poetry. You could come along. Or not. It doesn’t really matter. We just thought that since it’s a pretty cool industrial loft, with lots of lofty things, that it might be cool and not at all pretentious. By the way, check out our cool new clothes and hairstyles. They're cool, huh?	Fun: 2
Bookshelf of the East from South Sea Imports	&Store	§200	2x1	While you were judging that book by its cover, we were over here ogling this elegant Bookshelf of the East. Hi there, we’re the friendly folks at South Sea Imports, specializing in recovered ship-wrecked furniture since ’08. If you’re in the market for luxurious, exotic, and water warped furniture from the finest of oceans, look no further!	Can be downloaded for free after registering World Adventures. Fun: 2
Dream Bookshelf	&Store	§200	2x1	A bookshelf straight out of your wildest dreams. Explore the mystery of your mind with it's many tomes of knowledge.	Fun: 3
Happily Ever After Bookshelf	&Store	§200	2x1	Have you ever wished that you could leave your troubles behind and be whisked to a world far, far away? If so, you're in luck! This magical set will make you feel like you're in a whole new world!	Fun: 2
Mami's Bookcase	&Store	§225	2x1	The hand-crafted art style and old town charm of the Haute Hacienda Kitchen will surely add some spice to your Sims' lives.	Fun: 3
Bedtime Story Bookshelf	&Store	§300	2x1	Create a nursery for the ages! Dress your little one in brand new outfits and decorate your nursery with furniture made for the discerning baby. The included Gift of Speech Baby Monitor will allow your baby to communicate his wants and needs, and, if those needs happen to be a bath or a diaper change, the Dirty No More Changing and Bathing Station has got you covered! Get ready to take your nursery to the next level with the Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes set!	Fun: 3
Jali Bookcase	&Store	§350	2x1	Bring some exotic spice and a new worldly view to your Sims' lives with the opulent luxury, colorful textiles and cultural keepsakes that will surround them when they're relaxing in the India Inspirations Living Room.	Fun: 3
Bedroom Reader Bookshelf	&Store	§425	2x1	May dreams of skyscrapers, muscle cars and space travel fill your mind as you slumber away in our Mid-Century Modern Bedroom, and may the nightmares of polyester pantsuits and Sea Monkeys to come, never disturb you.	Fun: 4 Environment: 3
Animal Friends Bookshelf I	&Store	§510	1x1	What better way to entice your child to read than to have an adorable Animal Friends bookshelf to hold all those wonderful books? Children and adults alike will be drawn to the cuteness and versatility of these fun bookshelves. Who wouldn’t want to grab a favorite book to read from an animal’s wide-open mouth?	Fun: 3 Environment: 1
Animal Friends Bookshelf II	&Store	§520	1x1	Sure there are many bookshelves on the market today, but how many of them have a cute animal on top of it? Be the first to own this lovely bookshelf and showcase your books and knickknacks in Animal Friends style!	Fun: 3 Environment: 2
II-Stand Bookshelf	&Store	§560	1x1	Not all bookshelves needs to be extravagant or large to be useful. This small five compartment bookshelf holds enough space to put in all types of sized books for all your intellectual needs. It's lightweight, yet durable, material makes the II-Stand Bookshelf the most portable bookshelf ever!	Fun: 3 Environment: 3
Ataxophobia Away Bookcase	&Store	§575	1x1	Embrace your fears with a haute goth collection of edgy and sophisticated pieces, so darkly sleek its scary! The Gothic Glamour Home Office set is certain to bring some drama to your Sims surroundings. Really, there's nothing to be afraid of...	Fun: 3 Environment: 3
Stäncké Stacker Bookshelf	&Store	§650	2x1	Whoever said that you can not compartmentalize your life was wrong. And it is a feat accomplished with great attention to right angles with this Stäncké Stacker Bookshelf.	Fun: 4
Faire Book Shelf	&Store	§700	2x1	Enhance your room with this mystical Faire Book Shelf. With its multiple levels of shelves, books, and unique artifacts, you’ll never find yourself bored when you’re in the mood to read some enchanting stories.	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Honeycomb Bookshelf	&Store	§725	2x1	Be busy as a bee in soaking up these great books. It adds a sweet flair to every room as well.	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
L4 Bookshelf	&Store	§750	2x1	This particular repository of knowledge was designed though a complex mathematical formula that would increase literacy around the world. The first part of the formula was to fill it with reading materials. Do you know what the second part of the formula could be?	Fun: 4 Environment: 4
Land Locked Bookshelf	&Store	§750	1x1	Well, what else are you going to do with it after you've moved to the city? Paddle the asphalt streams?	Fun: 5 Environment: 5
Hive of Knowledge Bookshelf	&Store	§785	2x1	Function meets design in this nature inspired statement piece.	Can be unlocked for free after posting a certain number of memories on TheSims3.com. Fun: 5 Environment: 5
Gothique Bookshelf	&Store	§950	2x1	Would you rather select a mysterious tome from a boring, normal bookshelf or from a Gothic styled one? The choice is simple, pick up a book from this unique bookshelf and see what fascinating stories await you.	Fun: 5 Environment: 5
Workman's Shelf	&Store	§1,000	1x1	With the Stones Throw Greenhouse, you're sure to have the best harvest in years! The included furniture and clothing will get you in the right mindset for the cooler weather, and with the new greenhouse, you'll be able to grow excellent crops in a fraction of the time! Use your newfound leisure time to enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your labors.	Fun: 6 Environment: 6

The Sims 4

Bookshelf
Game	The Sims 4
Buyability	Build mode
Object type(s)	Storage

Like The Sims 3, bookshelves generate a random selection of books when placed. However, their default selection never contains skill books. Some bookshelves come with a themed inventory, such as the base game Toddler Bookcase, which comes with a set of toddler books. All bookshelves on a lot share the same inventory. So, for example, putting a book away in one bookshelf makes it available in every other bookshelf on the lot.

Every bookshelf has a fun score of 5, except for the Get Famous bookshelves, which have a fun score of 4. As of Patch 91 (the Tiny Living Stuff patch), several decorative stacks of books have been turned into functional bookshelves. Tiny Living Stuff also features two entertainment centers that combine a bookshelf, a television and a stereo into a single object, which both have a fun score of 2.

List of bookshelves

Object name	Game	Buyability	Price	Size	Description	Notes
Bunny Book Sandwich BookEnds - by Hare Care Productions Inc.	&EP11	Build mode	§10	1x1		These books can be placed on a surface.
Vintage Books	&BG	Build mode	§60	1x1		These books can be placed on a surface.
Botanical Bookends	&SP16	Build mode	§80	1x1	Do you have a collection of unread books that you said you would read, but just never got around to? Don't let them go to waste - repurpose them for decorative use! Now you can look studious without even having to read a single word. That's what I call true ingenuity!	These books can be placed on a surface.
Never Forget Book	&EP03	Build mode	§120	1x1		These books can be placed on a surface.
Fabricated Bookshelf	&EP09	Debug	§125	2x1		This bookshelf cannot be bought without cheats. It must be crafted with the fabrication skill.
Kid's Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§135	1x1
Libearian	&SP15	Build mode	§140	1x1		These books can be placed on a surface.
Intellectual Illusion Wall-Mounted Bookshelves	&BG	Build mode	§175	1x1		This bookshelf must be placed on a wall.
School Binders and Bookend	&BG	Build mode	§180	1x1		These books can be placed on a surface.
The Book Paladin - by Ramshackle Recyclery	&EP08	Build mode	§215	1x1
Bright Eyes Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§240	1x1
Borded Text	&EP03	Build mode	§240	2x1
Edgier Laddercase	&BG	Build mode	§240	1x1		This bookshelf must be placed on a wall.
Objet Trouvé Bookcase	&EP08	Build mode	§245	2x1
Racked Teak-a Greatshelves	&GP12	Build mode	§250	2x1
Toddler Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§250	1x1
The Acute Floating Wall Bookcase by Be Modular	&GP10	Build mode	§250	1x1		This bookshelf must be placed on a wall.
The Rounded Floating Wall Bookcase by Be Modular	&GP10	Build mode	§250	1x1		This bookshelf must be placed on a wall.
The Acute Floor-Placed Bookcase by Be Modular	&GP10	Build mode	§250	1x1
The Rounded Floor-Placed Bookcase by Be Modular	&GP10	Build mode	§250	1x1
This Time It's Srs Bookshelf	&SP07	Build mode	§300	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 4.
Lean-To Learning	&SP11	Build mode	§300	2x1
BroHill Story Time Bookshelf	&GP05	Build mode	§300	1x1
Book Fair Bear	&SP14	Build mode	§300	1x1
Rack 'Em & Stack 'Em Book Case	&EP05	Build mode	§300	2x1		This bookshelf can only properly fit in a building with medium or tall walls.
Regal Bookcase	&GP07	Build mode	§300	2x1		This bookshelf can only properly fit in a building with medium or tall walls.
The Tastefully Empty Bookcase	&SP15	Build mode	§300	2x1
Mandrake Bookshelf	&GP08	Build mode	§300	1x1
Power Tower Bookcase	&SP16	Build mode	§300	1x1	Space saving and stylish, spacious storage. Wood polished finish makes this look elegant and put together for any type of Lot style and taste. Its generous storage shelves accommodate all your necessities with ease... even those things you want nobody to see at a moment's notice. This bookcase not only will safeguard your books, but also will look good doing so.
Young Minds Zen Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§305	2x1
Cube To The Cube Bookshelf Solution	&EP08	Build mode	§350	2x1
Industrial Bookcase	&GP12	Build mode	§365	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 2.
The Enigma	&BG	Build mode	§400	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 2.
Versatile Bookcase	&EP06	Build mode	§400	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 3.
Asymmetric Balance Bookshelf	&EP10	Build mode	§400	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 2.
The Shugart Bookstation	&BG	Build mode	§460	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 2.
Hovercraft Miniframe	&BG	Build mode	§530	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 2.
The Colonial Bookworm	&EP08	Build mode	§600	2x1
Mega Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§725	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 2.
Rectangle with Shelves Bookshelf	&EP01	Build mode	§760	2x1		This bookshelf is unlocked at level 9 of the detective career. It also has an environment score of 2.
The Bibliophile's Bookcase	&EP01	Build mode	§865	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 5.
Rip Tide	&EP03	Build mode	§900	2x1		This bookshelf must be placed on a wall.
Revolutionary Book Storage	&EP04	Build mode	§900	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 4.
RAW Bookshelf	&BG	Build mode	§990	1x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 3.
Lost in Transit	&EP03	Build mode	§1,040	3x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 4.
Simple Symmetry Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§1,395	1x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 4.
Executron Bookshelf	&BG	Build mode	§1,395	2x1		This bookshelf is unlocked at level 8 of the business career while in the Management branch. It also has an environment score of 7.
Industrial Étagère	&BG	Build mode	§1,465	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 4.
Take Me Srsly Bookshelf	&SP07	Build mode	§1,535	1x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 4.
The Floatin' Shelf	&EP04	Build mode	§1,560	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 7.
Barrister's Bookcase	&EP08	Build mode	§1,600	2x1		This bookshelf is unlocked at level 7 of the law career. It also has an environment score of 5.
Libraer: The IV Best Bookcase	&EP01	Build mode	§1,675	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 5.
Endless Wonder on a Shelf	&EP02	Build mode	§1,700	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 5.
Deep Thoughts Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§1,745	2x1		This bookshelf is unlocked at level 10 of the writer career while in the Journalist branch. It also has an inspiring décor score of 8.
Caress Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§1,800	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 5.
Mortimer's Secrets Bookcase	&EP08	Build mode	§1,900	2x1		This bookshelf can only properly fit in a building with medium or tall walls. It also has an environment score of 5.
Spellbound Bookcase	&GP08	Build mode	§1,975	3x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 5.
Towering Intellect Dual Book Case	&BG	Build mode	§2,000	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 5.
The Muse	&BG	Build mode	§2,160	2x1		This bookshelf is unlocked at level 9 of the writer career while in the Author branch. It also has an inspiring décor score of 8.
Media Marathoner All-on-the-Wall	&SP16	Build mode	§2,260	1x1	Shelves are soooo 20th century. Save some space with the Media Marathoner All-on-the-Wall! Is there a practical reason to mount your TV on the wall? No - but it looks cool! Complete with the latest InvisiView Flat Screen television and Samdance Supersound stereo system, bring the best parts of cinema-going experience into your living room.	This is an entertainment center that combines a television, a bookshelf and a stereo. It must be placed on a wall.
Princess Cordelia Bookcase	&BG	Build mode	§2,790	2x1		This bookshelf has an environment score of 7.
Media Marathoner	&SP16	Build mode	§2,890	2x1	Compact and convenient, the Media Marathoner is your one-stop-shop for all things entertainment! Complete with the latest InvisiView Flat Screen television and Samdance Soundbar speaker, experience the most dazzling films, cutting-edge games and that one sitcom from the 90's that you've watched way too many times, in stunning HD with rich, clear sound. Oh, and there's a shelf to display your books too - y'know, to it LOOK like you read.	This is an entertainment center that combines a television, a bookshelf and a stereo.
Hand Gilded Book Repository	&EP06	Build mode	§3,000	2x1		This bookshelf can only properly fit in a building with medium or tall walls. It also has an environment score of 3.