- Desk decor – Turn pages of your creativity with this LEGO® Ideas Books Are My Passion building set for adults, which is filled with details to delight book-lovers
- Bookish charm – Bookworms can build the LEGO® bookshelf, which features an integrated desk, ladder and lots of colorful books, as well as a globe and jar with ink
- Enjoy peaceful details – Comes with an armchair and teacup and includes a minifigure to bring the cozy scene to life
- LEGO® decor – Once complete, the set becomes miniature desk decor that can be displayed in the office or at home
- Gift for book-lovers – The set can be given as a gift for book-lovers and writers, as well as adult LEGO® fans
- Measurements – This 285-piece set measures over 5 in. (12 cm) high, 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (9 cm) deep
The Lego set Books Are My Passion with the set number 40698 is part of the LEGO Miscellaneous theme and is recommended for ages 18+. That makes it a set mainly for adults. It was released in October 2024. It includes one minifigure. The model has 285 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. 188 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 0.342 kg. The box measures 14 x 26 x 7.2 cm. The recommended retail price is $19.99.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about $41.62.
Lego 40698 product data
Set Information
Availability
Release
10/2024
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2024)
Price Information
RRP
$19.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
130
Part Out Value
$41.62
Packaging
Weight
0.342 kg
EAN (GTIN13)
5702017598123
Popularity with Brickfact users
- users have this set
- 188
- buyers in the last 12 months
- 33
188 Brickfact users have Books Are My Passion in their collection. 33 users bought it in the last 12 months.
Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of October 27, 2026.
LEGO 40698 price trend
Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.
- Current market value
- $68.11
- Growth vs. RRP
- +241 % $19.99
- Range
- $66.59 – $76.11
- Average
- $70.90
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Minifigures from 40698 Books Are My Passion
The Books Are My Passion set includes 1 different minifigures, 1 of which are unique to this set. The combined value of the minifigures is $3.55, which is ~18% of the RRP of this set.
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Woman - Tan Knit Argyle Sweater Vest, Black Legs, Dark Brown Hair, Glasses
LEGO Ideas
2024
#idea215
$3.55
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Unique
Official Set Description for LEGO 40698 Books Are My Passion
Get lost in your creativity with the LEGO® Ideas Books Are My Passion (40698) building set for adults. The winning entry in the LEGO Ideas design contest for fans, this set lets bookworms create a LEGO bookshelf featuring a desk, colorful books and a ladder. Other charming elements include a comfy armchair, teacup and a minifigure to bring the cozy scene to life. Once complete, it becomes delightful desk decor that would make a great gift for book-lovers or writers.
Building Instruction for LEGO 40698 Books Are My Passion
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Is LEGO 40698 still available?
LEGO has retired 40698 Books Are My Passion, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is $68.11.
