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Rainbow Bookshelves For Pride (Or Anytime)

Rachel Brittain

Contributing Editor

Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing at rachelbrittain.com. Twitter and Instagram: @rachelsbrittain

It’s a tried and true debate among bookworms everywhere: how to sort your bookshelves. Alphabetical? By genre? A mess of stacks and piles because you simply don’t have any room left? Or maybe the most visually stunning—and controversial—of all: rainbow bookshelves. Sorting books by color isn’t new, but Bookstagram accounts showing off their brightly colored shelves left and right certainly hasn’t hurt the trend. It may make books a bit harder to find, but you have to admit it’s really something to look at. And whether you want to brighten up your own home  or just enjoy looking at gorgeous bookshelf designs, these rainbow bookshelves are sure to fill all your colorfully sorted shelf needs! Perfect for Pride—or anytime!

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Since you’re into cool bookshelves, you might also want to check out these home library bookshelves, bookcase lighting ideas, bookshelf decorating tips, and this guide to organizing your bookshelves.