Abstract: The invention broadly comprises a bookshelf system including a pair of stacking members fixedly attached to a mounting member. The shelf system also includes at least two ledges disposed on the lower surface of the mounting member, such that the at least two ledges are operatively arranged to hold a book cover. The at least two ledges can be disposed proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting member and the stacking member. In some embodiments, a pair of ledges may be disposed on each side of each pair of stacking members. In some aspects, the joint is reinforced. A mounting hole or a mounting structure can be disposed on the mounting member to provide a mounting element with which to hang the shelf.

Abstract: A bookshelf having a stacking surface fixedly attached to a mounting surface, where the stacking surface is roughly perpendicular to the mounting surface and the stacking surface has an upper surface and a lower surface. At least on ledge is disposed on the lower surface of the mounting surface and the ledge is operatively arranged to hold a book cover. The ledge can be disposed proximate a joint formed at the intersection of the mounting surface and the stacking surface. In some embodiments, the ledge is disposed proximate each side of the joint and the joint is reinforced. A mounting hole or a mounting structure can be disposed on the mounting surface to provide a mounting element with which to hang the bookshelf.

Abstract: A shelf having a stacking member fixedly attached to a mounting member, where the stacking member is substantially perpendicular to the mounting member and the stacking member has an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one ledge extends outwardly from the mounting member, essentially parallel to and beneath the lower surface of the stacking member, such that an article may be held in place securely between the ledge and the lower surface of the stacking member. The shelf is structured in such a way such that when books, towels, and the like are held and displayed on the shelf, the articles being held substantially conceal the shelf itself, hiding it from view.