# Reader Reminder Bookshelves The TarGetBooks Shelf Organizes Novels in Two Categories By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targetbooks-shelf References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/targetbooks-shelf-by-mebrure-oral) & [mebrureoral](http://www.mebrureoral.com/) It can sometimes be hard to keep track of all the books a person has read and not read, but the TarGetBooks Shelf does the work for them. It is a [typographical wall unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01) that separates books into two categories: “has been read” and “will be read.” In addition to these labels, the TarGetBooks Shelf divides itself through the use of two levels that help keep the books organized properly. Created by Istanbul-based designer Mebrure Oral, the TarGetBooks Shelf not only [organizes book collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life), it also acts as a reminder to pick up a new novel once in a while. As Oral puts it, “It shows you your target books all the time. You don’t need long books list anymore.” The TarGetBooks Shelf would make a great gift for [book lovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/books-tracker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Targeted Bookshelves:** Designing bookshelves with specific categorization to cater targeted collection with coming up innovative ideas. - **Interactive Bookshelves:** Introducing bookshelves with interactive technology to keep track of books read, and to recommend books based on readers' interests. - **Smart Reading Systems:** Developing advanced reading systems that utilize targeted bookshelves, interactive technology, and personalized recommendations for readers to enhance their reading experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Industry:** Innovating furniture design with targeted bookshelves for book lovers' specific needs. - **Technology Industry:** Developing interactive bookshelves with technology to enhance book reading experience and reader's retention. - **Book Industry:** Collaborating with furniture and technology experts to introduce smart reading systems and explore new ways to cater to readers' preference in consuming books. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [Work-Life Balance Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/criteria-shelf.md) - [Tech-Charging Book Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haaase-liesma-bookshelf.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md)