Bookshelf
A decorative block that boosts the level of a nearby enchanting table. Drops 3 books when broken without Silk Touch.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Alpha
Item ID
Item IDbookshelf
Overview
Bookshelf is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and mining. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Bookshelf. It can double as furnace fuel, smelting about 15 items before being consumed. This item was added to the game in the early Alpha development period.
In this database, Bookshelf sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page. Bookshelf additionally serves as a crafting ingredient for Lectern.
Crafting Recipe
BookshelfCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
Used to Craft
Bookshelf is a crafting ingredient for 1 other item in Minecraft. Each one links to its own recipe and details page.
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Mining
Fuel Value
Burns for 0.075 item(s) in a furnace (15 ticks)
Notes
Place 15 bookshelves one block away from an enchanting table for level 30 enchantments. Can be used as furnace fuel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Bookshelf in Minecraft?
Bookshelf is crafted at a Crafting Table using Planks and Book. It can also be obtained through mining.
What is Bookshelf used for?
Bookshelf is a crafting ingredient used to make Lectern.
How many Bookshelf can you stack?
Bookshelf stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Bookshelf be enchanted?
No. Bookshelf cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
Can Bookshelf be used as fuel?
Yes. Bookshelf burns in a furnace for 3000 ticks, smelting about 15 items before it is used up.