Sliding stacks of magazines, an assortment of paperbacks toppling and bending; an unsupported display of books can be a clumsy and unsightly affair. A charming pair of bookends are an easy solution to tidy your library, serving both a practical purpose as well as a decorative one. Whether you have shelves that aren't quite full and your books need a helping hand staying upright, fully open shelving where bookends are an entirely necessary investment, or a handsome display of volumes on a cabinet or sideboard, they are a wonderful means of adding interest and order to the storage of books. Read on to discover a selection of novel designs.
