Possible Clues:

• Shoal
• Bookstore necessity
• Quiet little fellow may be loaded with books
• Place for book -- or old spinster?
• The woman left francs where one might put things?
• Ledge on which to stand items
• Top ___ (excellent) (5)
• Spot for books
• Place for a dictionary
• Tell the little imp to be quiet and not be so outstanding