How do you store your books? Over 60% of people say they store them on a bookshelf, while around 70% say they don’t care about where they store their books.

How do you store your books? 】More than 60% “store books on a bookshelf,” while about 70% “don’t care about bookshelves.” ​
NEXER Co., Ltd. Press release: September 8, 2025 To Members of the Press [How do you store your books? 】More than 60% “store books on a bookshelf,” while about 70% “don’t care about the bookshelf.” Survey on Book Storage Methods by NEXER Inc.
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■How should I store books? For book readers, the question of “where and how to put a book after you’ve finished reading it” can be a surprisingly troubling one. Some people aim for a neat and tidy bookshelf, while others just pile books in any available space. So, in collaboration with VALVANNE, we conducted a survey on book storage methods among 500 men and women nationwide who responded in a preliminary survey that they have manga and novels at home. Please note the following when quoting the contents of this press release. – A statement that the source is “a survey conducted by NEXER Inc. and VALVANNE.” – A link to VALVANNE (https://store.valvanne.co.jp/) “Book Storage Method Survey” Overview Survey Method: Online Survey Survey Period: August 18th – August 28th, 2025 Survey Participants: Men and women nationwide who responded in the preliminary survey that “I have manga and novels at home” Valid responses: 500 samples Question: Question 1: How many manga and novels do you have at home in total? Question 2: Please tell me how you store them at home. Question 3: Please tell us the reason. Question 4: Do you have any particular preferences for your bookshelves at home? Question 5: What are your preferences? *As a general rule, figures are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not add up to 100%. ■31.6% of respondents said they have “about 11 to 50 books” at home. We surveyed people who have manga and novels at home to find out how many books they have in total.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44800/1882/44800-1882-b474e585039c08386c000cd009525a1c-750×740.png 31.6% of respondents answered “about 11 to 50 books,” which was a higher result. “1-10 books,” “51-100 books,” and “101-300 books” each accounted for just under 20%. The number of books owned varied greatly from person to person, suggesting a wide range of possibilities. 8% of respondents owned “501 or more books,” suggesting that some people have a large number of books at home. Now let’s take a look at how I store these books. ■62.6% answered, “I line them up on a bookshelf and keep them in a visible place.” We investigated storage methods at home.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44800/1882/44800-1882-cd3ec287d4a6389fa8b360e9381ea634-750×650.png 62.6% of respondents answered that they “line up on a bookshelf and keep them in a visible place.” More than 60% of people store their books on a bookshelf. Approximately 10% of respondents chose “I store them in a closet or cupboard,” “I keep them in cardboard boxes or storage boxes,” or “I leave them all over the room and don’t organize them in any particular way.” Apparently, more than 30% of people don’t have a problem with their items not being visible in their daily lives. We asked them why they use each storage method, and here are some of their answers. Reasons for answering “I line them up on a bookshelf and keep them in a visible place” – To reread previous volumes of manga when a new one comes out. (Female, Teenager) – Because I keep it in a visible place and it acts as interior décor. (Female, 20s) – I keep them all together so I can grab them when I want to read them. (Female, 30s) – I’ve been doing it this way for a long time. (Male, 30s) – Cleaning is a pain, so I try to keep them all together as much as possible. (Male, 40s) – Because it’s my reading history. (Male, 50s) Reason for answering “I store it in a closet or storage room” ・There is no place to put it away. (Male, Teens) – I only read them occasionally, so they’re stored on a bookshelf in the warehouse. (Female, 30s) – I don’t want them to get sunburned. (Female, 30s) – I want to store them in a place where they won’t get as dusty as possible. (Female, 30s) – I don’t read it every day, so I keep it in the closet. (Male, 50s) Reason for answering “I keep things in cardboard boxes or storage boxes” – I got rid of my bookshelf, so I started putting my books in storage cases. (Female, 20s) – I read books online now, so I’m putting away old ones. (Female, 30s) – I’m worried about dust and yellowing. (Male, 40s) – I don’t have enough bookshelves. (Male, 50s) – Because I hate messiness. (Male, 60s) Reason for answering “They’re all over the room and I don’t organize them in any particular way” ・Because I’m not good at organizing things. (Male, 20s) – I’ll sell or throw them away after I’ve read them. (Female, 30s) – My bookshelves don’t have enough space, and I want to read them right away. (Female, 40s) – I keep books I look at often in an easily accessible place. (Male, 50s) – There aren’t enough books to require organizing. (Male in his 50s) ■71.8% responded, “I don’t have any particular preferences for my bookshelves at home.” Next, we asked respondents if they have any preferences for the bookshelves they use to store their books.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44800/1882/44800-1882-6905d1b99a711f87b661fcaa61796c2c-750×750.png 18% of respondents answered that they “are particular about their bookshelves.” While many people use bookshelves, less than 20% are particular about them. We asked them about their preferences, and here are some of them. What are your preferences when it comes to your bookshelf? ・Tower shelf. (Female, 20s) ・Something that looks compact and stylish despite its storage capacity, and has a dust-free design. (Female, 30s) ・Something with a good design. (Female, 40s) – I arrange them in alphabetical order. (Male, 40s) – I use sliding shelves to provide more storage. (Male, 50s) – I have a room where the entire wall is covered in bookshelves. (Female, 60s) I learned that people choose their books with particular attention to detail, such as “something that can store a lot of books” and “something with a good design.” Some people seem to be particular about how they use their bookshelves, such as arranging their books in alphabetical order. ■Summary Today, we conducted a survey on “book storage methods” and present the results. 31.6% of respondents answered that they have “approximately 11 to 50 books at home,” revealing a wide range of numbers between 1 and 300 books in the home. When asked how they stored their books, over 60% chose “bookshelves,” and many respondents also neatly arranged them as interior décor. Bookshelves come in a wide variety of styles, with different storage capacities. When checking in-store, you may only be able to see a limited selection of bookshelves. If you shop online, you might be able to find something that suits your needs, such as the size that fits your home, the amount of storage you require, and the design. We encourage you to try shopping for furniture online to see if you can find something you like. ＜When using in articles etc.＞ – Please state that the source is “Research by NEXER Inc. and VALVANNE.” – VALVANNE
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