An area of a room (especially a classroom) set aside for books, especially one intended to provide a quiet or comfortable place for reading; (also in extended use) a page or section in a newspaper, magazine, etc., devoted to books or literature.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of book corner in US English:
book corner
noun
An area of a room (especially a classroom) set aside for books, especially one intended to provide a quiet or comfortable place for reading; (also in extended use) a page or section in a newspaper, magazine, etc., devoted to books or literature.