Unlimited Bookshelves
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 76 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Now available for Skyrim Special Edition.
How would you like to be able to use the WHOLE shelf to fill with books until they are packed so tight there's literally no space left? Or use your bookshelves to display other items, whether alchemy ingredients so they are in easy reach, or rare items so you can show off?
With the updated bookshelf script written by da5id2701 you can now up to 128 books or other objects can be stored on any bookshelves using the vanilla bookshelf activator, allowing for much more storage of books in library rooms or various other displays. There is now enough room in all of the vanilla houses to store one copy of every book from the vanilla game and even more. Don't worry about what may or may not fit, just shove everything in and anything that doesn't fit will be automatically returned to you.
Objects bounds have been added to a lot of vanilla objects to help them sit on the bookshelves properly, and there is also support for other modded items as long as they also include object bounds. Mods that don't have their bounds properly will clip horribly with other objects or even fly out of the shelf occasionally. The time it takes to place the items generally is at the same pace as vanilla however the more items you place at once the longer it will take to place and render them all.
What's new in 2. 0?
- All ITMs and UDRs have been removed so that the mod is now clean. The mod is now also marked as an esm, while still having the esp extension, so that you can load it directly after the final unofficial patch in your load order (for most people this should be the Unofficial Legendary Edition Patch). The the mod should be placed here so that its edits to various items to include object bounds don't interfere with any other mod based edits to those items you may have. I'll be submitting this info to LOOT as soon as I can figure out github unless someone beats me too it.
- The Unofficial Legendary Edition Patch (a version with just the Unofficial Skyrim Patch is also available for people who don't have the DLCs however it will no longer be updated) is now a required master file. This is because the USKP fixes a lot of errors with the various items this mod has to edit in order to include object bounds (which stop the objects from clipping with each other) and also includes objec
Unlimited Bookshelves removes the fixed item limit on bookshelves, letting you cram up to 90 letter/note books per shelf and place any item type. A highly endorsed (25,863) player home utility mod from 2016, still popular for its simple quality-of-life improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 25,863 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Simple, effective fix for a common annoyance—no more wasted shelf space.
- Works with any item, so you can display your loot however you like.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Could cause performance issues if you overload shelves with hundreds of items.
For Skyrim players who love decorating their homes and hate the vanilla bookshelf limits. Perfect for collectors and roleplayers who want to display every book and trinket. Skip if you're fine with the default shelf capacity or want more complex home overhaul features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple plugin, just drop the .esp into your Data folder and enable it in your mod manager.
- If you're using other home mods, load this after them to ensure the changes apply.
- Test with a single shelf first to see how many items your system can handle without lag.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- da5id2701
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 541,543
- Endorsements
- 25,863
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 2/23/2012
- Updated
- 11/8/2016
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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