Rock the Shack: The Architecture of Cabins, Cocoons and Hide-Outs is a collection of some of the most cozy and inviting mountain cabins, farmhouses, and seaside cottages from all over the world. These quiet nooks, located somewhere between nature and nowhere, are the kinds of getaways you dream of, especially if you live in a busy city. The book will be released on February 25, 2013, but is already available for pre-order.

Sometimes a great story deserves a little showmanship. This pop-up extravaganza by Icinori is a beautifully illustrated folk tale called "Momotaro". The ancient Japanese tale is about a Peach Boy, born of an apricot, who goes on an adventurous quest. With drawings by Mayumi Otero and Raphael Urwiller, this three dimensional pop-up book is sure to please.

Sure, the bible may have been a best-seller when it first came out back in the day. But since then, there has been a multitude of other great literature, like the plays of Shakespeare, Harry Potter and Fifty Shades of Grey. The world needs somewhere to store all these works. That's why this church in Maastricht, Holland has been renovated into a book store, complete with a Dutch Starbucks and everything. Because even though signs of religious practice may be declining, at least people's need for stories and curiosity are as abundant as ever. Designed by Merkx + Girod.

I don't need no kindle! I love books and I'm proud of it - the more the better. Going to the library was a drag when I was little, you had to be silent, you couldn't run around, you could only pick up books the teacher would approve of - and now that I'm older, none of that has changed. That's why I'm building my own! Because when you can live surrounded with bookcases this elegant, who wants a kindle? Not me.

Do you want bookshelves but dislike books? Then these modular, fold-down on demand bookshelves are perfect for your minimalistic home. Use the shelves you need and hide the ones you don't to create the facade of a well-respected individual with a great sense of style.