Abstract: An article hanging device for books, records or similar articles is disclosed which includes a tab for mounting on the article and a rail for mounting the article on a vertical surface. The tab is provided with a uniquely designed hook means having surfaces which mate with corresponding surfaces on the rail to facilitate quick and easy storage or retrieval of the article. The tab is preferably made of thin gauge high tensile aluminum and the rail is made of plastic. Books or similar articles of all sizes and weights can be displayed economically and decoratively with the device.