Bookshelf
minecraft:bookshelfA decorative wooden block that boosts the power of a nearby enchanting table. Crafted from 6 wooden planks and 3 books, it can also be bought from librarian villagers or found in village and stronghold libraries. Placing 15 bookshelves around an enchanting table unlocks access to level 30 enchantments.
FAQ
How do I craft a bookshelf?
Arrange 6 wooden planks in the outer slots and 3 books in the center column of a crafting table.
What's the maximum enchantment boost from bookshelves?
Fifteen properly-positioned bookshelves around an enchanting table enable level 30 enchantments; additional bookshelves provide no further benefit.
Can I recover the books used to make a bookshelf?
Yes, breaking a bookshelf drops 3 books, letting you recover materials for reconstruction elsewhere.
Does a bookshelf have any use besides enchanting?
Bookshelves are also a crafting ingredient for lecterns and can be burned as furnace fuel, smelting 1.5 items per block.