What is the "Tsundoku Holder"?

What is the "Tsundoku Holder" created by a publisher?

The "Tsundoku Holder" is an innovative product born from CrossMedia Publishing, a business book publisher celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Because we run a publishing business, it is common for our office desks to be covered with books. Before we know it, the number of unread books increases, and the piled-up books start to look like a tower... It feels like the tower will collapse if touched slightly, so we decide to read them later, and eventually, we even forget we bought the books...
Since you bought the book thinking, "I'll read it someday!", wouldn't it be great to actually finish it? So, how can we enjoy reading "unread books" without forcing ourselves? The "Tsundoku Holder" was born from this awareness of the problem!

Features of the Tsundoku Holder

Point ①: Neatly Stackable and Easy to Take Out

The first problem with "Tsundoku" is that because books are stacked infinitely on top of each other, the shape easily collapses and it is hard to keep them looking neat. Also, while the book on the very top is easy to take out, the books stacked underneath make it difficult to pull out books from the middle. Furthermore, the visibility of the books worsens, and we tend to forget what books we stacked and even their very existence. The Tsundoku Holder features three shelves, allowing you to neatly stack books while maintaining a structure that makes them easy to pull out.

Point ②: Sleek Appearance and Space-Saving Design

"Tsundoku" has the advantage of stacking books vertically, meaning it does not take up much width on a desk, allowing for space-saving book storage. Since the "Tsundoku Holder" is a desktop bookshelf that stores books vertically, it retains the "good points of Tsundoku." Additionally, the Tsundoku Holder can be used either vertically or horizontally, allowing you to place it according to your home or office desk. Furthermore, due to its high design quality, it fits your interior even when no books are stacked.

Point ③: Read at Your Own Pace

One reason why it's hard to make progress on "Tsundoku" books is that "you haven't decided when to read them." To solve these problems and support your reading of unread books, the Tsundoku Holder comes with special included magnets that let you decide your "reading timing." The magnets can be easily attached to the steel shelves. By constantly seeing the books you are going to read, their covers, and the reading timing, it naturally becomes easier to make time for reading.

User Reviews

"For those who have many books on their bookshelves they want to read 'someday,' a savior has appeared!! You can stack books not on a bookshelf, but unexpectedly on your 'desk.' Amazing. When I actually used it, just seeing the books I want to read lined up on my desk raised my motivation to read. Books you want to read, work materials, study reference books. Let's stack them up on the desk." — Kaho Miyake, Literary Critic, Author of Why Can't I Read Books While Working?

Tsundoku Holder Components

Material: Heavy-duty steel firmly supports books

The "Tsundoku Holder" is a steel desktop bookshelf. Excluding the top surface, the "Tsundoku Holder" has three shelves, each made of a 2mm thick steel plate, so it can firmly support multiple thick books placed on it.

Structure：L-shaped corners that fit books

The corners of the shelves on the "Tsundoku Holder" are processed into an L-shape. These corners fit the books when they are placed on the shelves.

Accessories:

Magnets to decide your "reading timing"

The "Tsundoku Holder" comes with a special magnetic sheet. Each magnet on the sheet indicates a timing for reading a book. Since the magnets easily attach to the steel shelves, you can decide when to read according to your own pace and make progress with your books.

Usage Examples of the Tsundoku Holder

As a bookshelf by the sofa at home

As a desktop bookshelf in the office or at home

As a bedside bookshelf at home

Depending on the thickness of the books, the "Tsundoku Holder" is a desktop bookshelf that can store about 15 books. Not only can the "Tsundoku Holder" neatly store scattered books, but by using the included "reading timing" magnets, it can also be used to steadily progress in your reading.

"Reading Timing" Magnets: Usage Examples

★ Make reading a "habit." When reading 1 book a week, 3 books in 3 weeks According to the "Law of Incubation" in behavioral psychology, if a person continues something for 21 days, an action that was initially conscious becomes unconscious, meaning it "settles as a habit." The magnets saying "Week 1," "Week 2," and "Week 3" support your challenge to make reading a habit over 3 weeks (21 days).

★ For avid readers. When reading 1 book a day, 3 books in 3 days For those who already have a reading habit, you might set a goal to read one book a day. Or, when you want to read a lot during a 3-day weekend, the "Day 1," "Day 2," and "Day 3" magnets will support continuous reading for 3 days.

★ A whole day dedicated to reading. When reading 3 books in 1 day On days when you decide, "I'm going to read all day today!", the "Morning," "Afternoon," and "Evening" magnets will support your day of reading.

★ Slowly at your own pace. When reading 3 books in 3 months Even if you only read one book a month, if it becomes a habit, you will read 12 books a year and gain new knowledge and experiences accordingly. The "Month 1," "Month 2," and "Month 3" magnets support you in continuously reading one book a month at your own pace without pushing yourself.

Specifications

Product size (after assembly): Width 200mm × Depth 150mm × Height 310mm Weight: 2.2kg
Product individual packaging size: Width 240mm × Depth 180mm × Height 50mm Weight: 2.5kg
Product material and manufacturing country: China
Body color varieties: 2 types (Black, Greige)
Coating: Powder coating *Finished with a fine powder coating for a matte and elegant texture.

The Tsundoku Holder is a desktop bookshelf that requires assembly. The product will arrive with parts (shelves, pillars, screws, etc.) disassembled. You simply put the shelves and pipes together, and secure the top and bottom with hexagonal screws using the included hex wrench. It can be easily assembled following the instructions. The Tsundoku Holder is made of steel and has some weight (Product weight: 2.2kg), so please handle it with care.