# Library-Inspired Lights The 'Book' Light Brings Character to Any Dining Room By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-light References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/26583/) & [blog.insideout.au](http://blog.insideout.com.au/2009/11/studio-ms.html) So you are really into books and you really like being able to see at night. Since this covers about 75% of the population, I am going to say that we will all be terribly excited to get our hands on the ‘book’ light. Not necessarily a light intended for books, but rather a [book shaped light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1) that can be [hung or placed anywhere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp-1) you might need to see a little better. The ‘book’ light has a [modern vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20) to it, yet it maintains a warmth that just makes one want to curl up with a good game of World of Warcraft (and you thought I was going to say book). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Book-inspired Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures in creative shapes inspired by books creates a unique and cozy ambiance for any space. - **Modern Vintage Hybrid:** Creating products that have a modern aesthetic but also incorporate vintage elements can appeal to consumers who are interested in both traditional and contemporary design. - **Multipurpose Lighting Solutions:** Designing lights with the ability to be hung or placed wherever needed increases functionality and convenience for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Book-inspired lighting can be marketed towards consumers looking for unique and cozy lighting additions to their homes. - **Gaming:** Designing book-shaped lights with modern and warm aesthetics can appeal to gamers who want a cozy atmosphere for extended gaming sessions. - **Interior Design:** Creating multipurpose and unique lighting fixtures can be a selling point for interior designers looking for products that are both stylish and functional. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Book Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-book-light.md) - [Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowio-game-light.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-task-lamp.md) - [Novel-Inspired Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-prince-night-lamp.md) - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Light-Equipped Reading Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dasung.md) - [Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodo-table-lamp.md)