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Tiny Bookshop Second Shelf Guide (How to Get One)

Tiny Bookshop Second Shelf Guide (How to Get One)

Why the Second Shelf Matters

Unlocking the second shelf early in Tiny Bookshop provides extra space to display more books, boost sales, and expand genre variety. This upgrade helps satisfy customers in areas with mixed reading preferences and maximizes daily profits.

Unlocking the Second Shelf

To acquire the second shelf, purchase book-holding furniture from NPC vendors like:

  • Hilde at the Flea Market
  • Walt at Waterfront Square

These vendors become accessible through story progression. Smaller storage options (e.g., 8-slot chests) appear early, while larger shelves (40+ slots) cost 200–250 coins and are sold later.

Preparation Tips

  • Prioritize quests to unlock Hilde and Walt quickly.
  • Check vendor stock regularly—items rotate.
  • Save 200+ coins to afford high-capacity shelves.

Optimizing Your Second Shelf

  • Double up on high-demand genres to increase sales.
  • Diversify selections to match customer requests.
  • Stock strategically for events like Orientation Week.

Always review your Journal’s sales data to align shelf contents with daily trends.

FAQ

Who sells the second shelf?

Hilde and Walt provide furniture with book slots as the story progresses.

Cost of the second shelf?

Large shelves cost 200–250 coins; smaller options are cheaper but hold fewer books.

Does it directly increase sales?

Indirectly—by holding more books, you raise the chances of matching customer preferences.

Can I rearrange the shelf?

Yes. Once purchased, position it anywhere in your shop.

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