Can this hold paperback books?
1851088
I imagine that one could use it for paperback books within certain size limitations. It is possible to vary the distance between the shelves to accommodate height differences--e.g., VHS tape, cassette, or CD/DVD heights--the shelves are 5 inches deep. I just used a couple of my "regular" size paperbacks to test this out (the kind found on the typical bookstore or news stand) and they are typically 5 inches deep and fit OK. However, don't expect to get premium size books in here such as computer books or Dover large scores.
1851089
Yes that will work for two reasons.a) All of the shelves are audjustable.b) The front doors are deep inside (deep enough for a DVD) so this would work fine.I am guessing that you would be able to hold about 200 paperbacks.
1851090
Simple answer - Yes. You have to configure the case for DVD's only. Keep in mind that only regular size paperbacks would fit. Trade size would not fit. Your decision but it seems to be a bit costly for the amount of books that would fit.
1851091
Haven't used it as such, but don't see why not. Seems to be a pretty sturdy unit -- besides being prety.
1851092
I don't see why not but you probably will not have as much shelf space because of the size of books. The CDs are only 5 inches high, so you are able to get 6 shelves in the main compartment and 6 shelves in each side door. In the main compartment the shelves are 20 1/2 inches long and in each side door the shelves are 10 inches long.
1851093
There's no problem with the center shelves, but the door shelves would have to be spaced higher. This unit requires gentle treatment but looks nice.
1851094
Yes, the cabinet will hold paperbacks. VHS tapes can be stored, and the shelving is adjustable. It came with more shelves than I could use for the VHS tapes and DVD's that I had accumulated.
2271253
it would depend on the height of the paperback. I used it to hold a dvd collection and there is a 1/2 inch or so clearance on the height . I hope this help
607961
It is possible, but it will fit shortlly. I use a thin one and one or two books.
2078687
I use mine to hold a large 3-inch binder, so I think it would hold a book of similar size.
1630310
yes, it can hold a larger book, like an atlas, even. i am using it now for a heavy sherlock holmes anthology that is 9" x 11" and waay thicker than the spring page holders can manage, but i can read it fine without using the page holders. obviously, if your book is twice as high as the back of the bookstand and doesn't have a hardcover, it might flop backwards. but so far, i've been able to use this bookstand for every possible book i've needed to read. i can't say enough good things about this stand, seeing that i own 5 of them and scatter them all over the house for convenience.
428228
Yes I've used it with both large paperbacks and hardcover books, and it's word fine. I'm glad I bought the book holder, I use it on the couch, in bed and in the car.
1993226
It can definitely hold a book that tall as long as it's not super duper thick. I have a big heavy calculus back that fits in this book stand fine. It's very sturdy.
551885
I never tried one. If you have a full typical book size or bigger it probably would work, not sure of a typical paperback size.
53720
Hi- if you mean small paperback novels, I think the pockets are too deep and they would disappear. I use it for my son's dr. Seuss books and things of that size. Hope that helps.
872563
If I understand the question you are trying to hold a book when closed measures 1.75 in thick. Yes this will hold the book but you have to widen the front arms, slide it in, then reposition the legs to hold it upright. Very tight fit.
397749
It is a loop, which I use to hang it on a door knob when I'm not using it. FYI, the holder works well only with small paperbacks. It doesn't support large paperbacks and hardback books.
1363217
To answer this question I tried a very "fat" mass market paperback (302 pages, 1 1/2 " thick). It was not perfectly flat BUT because of the stand's adjustability it was quite readable. Any thick paperback is never read flat unless you break the binding but I read all sizes of books and this stand works with everything I've tried. Love it for large hardcovers, softcovers and magazines.
2188322
Might be to heavy for paperbacks - 2 pages of a normal sized book no problem - I actually attach mine to a small stand and adjust it to read as I need it - Hope this helps!
2087178
I would say yes, the probably will hold a few books. Keep in mind they aren't huge though, and you may be better off going with something a tad larger than 1 1/2". Good luck! :)
781045
I haven't used this for paperback books ... Just for an iPad..works great and does raise it up quite a bit.
1833540
The short answer is no. The major flaw in this product is the deck. Its not deep enough...there's not enough of it. It's not good for thicker books because the pages sag below the deck. But it's better than not having any bookstand! Also, there's a matter of the metal page holders which sometimes require both hands to navigate. Hope this helps!
1174293
I can't speak to using it for books. I bought it for DVDs only and it has been great for that purpose. Because of the small depth of the shelves, I would be reluctant to put certain types of hardback in it, especially large ones because the space simply isn't there. It is an attractive piece of furniture. Am glad I bought it to hold DVDs.