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The family room has an original Eastlake-style mantle over a gas fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bookcases and a five-window bay overlooking Burton Street.
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Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
In his Friday detention hearing, prosecutors said Graves' body was found in a room in the basement of the home that had a bookcase blocking the door, rolled up in a rug.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Or, lay down a rug, throw in some bean bag chairs, and set up a small bookcase to create a dreamy outdoor reading nook.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
With various pockets for groups to catch up and a secret bookcase that leads to a private room, Darby Winery is a great option for both excellent wines and unique design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
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Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
In his Friday detention hearing, prosecutors said Graves' body was found in a room in the basement of the home that had a bookcase blocking the door, rolled up in a rug.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Or, lay down a rug, throw in some bean bag chairs, and set up a small bookcase to create a dreamy outdoor reading nook.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
With various pockets for groups to catch up and a secret bookcase that leads to a private room, Darby Winery is a great option for both excellent wines and unique design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Bookcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookcase. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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bookcase
noun
book·case
ˈbu̇k-ˌkās 
: a set of shelves to hold books
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