
Lego® Books Are My Passion

- Set #
- 40698-1
- Parts
- 285
- Minifigs
- 1
- Price/part
- 22.1 ct
- Release
- 2024
- Age
- 18+
Where is Books Are My Passion cheapest right now?
63,04 €Newfree shipping · 2 to 4 daysfree shipping
75,75 €Usedfree shippingfree shipping
83,89 €Newincl. 3,95 € shipping · 3 to 5 daysincl. 3,95 € shipping
99,87 €Newfree shippingfree shipping
What does Lego® Books Are My Passion (40698) currently cost?
On VERObricks, Lego® Books Are My Passion (Set No. 40698) is currently listed by 4 shops across 5 offers. The lowest new price in the VERObricks comparison is 63,04 € (ebay), including free shipping. Other new offers range up to 99,87 €. Used, the set is available from 61,19 € (ebay). The manufacturer's RRP is 19,99 €. The current price per brick is 22,1 cents.
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Has Books Are My Passion ever been cheaper?
- Current
- 63,04 €
- New, best shop
- 30-day low
- 59,90 €
- on 26. Okt. 2026 · eBay
- Usual at dealers
- 83,89 €
- 90-day median, final price
- All-time low
- 29,95 €
- on 23. Okt. 2024 · lucky-bricks
| Date | New | Used | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Nov. 2026 | 63,04 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 09. Nov. 2026 | 76,99 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 07. Nov. 2026 | 76,53 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 05. Nov. 2026 | 76,49 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 03. Nov. 2026 | 74,49 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 31. Okt. 2026 | 74,49 € | 60,50 € | eBay |
| 27. Okt. 2026 | 59,90 € | 60,50 € | eBay |
| 26. Okt. 2026 | 59,90 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 25. Okt. 2026 | 74,50 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 24. Okt. 2026 | 73,39 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 22. Okt. 2026 | 69,90 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 19. Okt. 2026 | 69,90 € | 54,99 € | eBay |
| 08. Okt. 2026 | 69,90 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 04. Okt. 2026 | 69,90 € | 49,19 € | eBay |
| 26. Sept. 2026 | 69,90 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 22. Sept. 2026 | 66,90 € | 61,19 € | eBay |
| 10. Sept. 2026 | 83,89 € | 68,22 € | lucky-bricks |
| 25. Juni 2026 | 69,94 € | 68,22 € | baustein-store |
| 24. Juni 2026 | 77,48 € | 68,22 € | baustein-store |
| 19. Dez. 2025 | 68,90 € | 68,22 € | lucky-bricks |
| 07. Dez. 2025 | 68,90 € | – | lucky-bricks |
| 22. Nov. 2025 | 77,48 € | – | baustein-store |
| 16. Nov. 2025 | 83,89 € | – | lucky-bricks |
| 22. Aug. 2025 | 93,90 € | – | lucky-bricks |
| 20. Aug. 2025 | 49,59 € | – | brickstore |
| 21. Juli 2025 | 93,90 € | – | lucky-bricks |
| 03. Juli 2025 | 103,90 € | – | lucky-bricks |
| 02. Juli 2025 | 24,98 € | – | duo-shop |
| 29. März 2025 | 103,90 € | – | lucky-bricks |
| 28. März 2025 | 39,59 € | – | brickstore |
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Set details
- Brand
- Lego
- Partcount
- 285
- Minifigures
- 1
- 1 excl.
- Build Duration
- <1 h
- Age
- 18+
- Release / EOL
- 2024 – 2024
- RRP
- 19,99 €
- Price per Part
- 22.1 ct
Technical data8 entries
Product
- Name
- Books Are My Passion
Dimensions
- Product weight
- 0,2 kg
- Packaging width
- 26,2 cm
- Packaging height
- 7,2 cm
- Packaging length
- 14,1 cm
Identification
- MFR
- 40698-1
- EAN
- 5702017598123
- SKU
- 40698
DescriptionManufacturer text
A cozy LEGO® set filled with literary charm

- 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
Which minifigures are in Books Are My Passion?
The set contains 1 minifigure, 1 of them exclusive to this set.
Tan Torso, Sweater, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair
Product images (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you buy Lego® Books Are My Passion?
New stock is available at ebay, lucky-bricks, amazon.de-mp (3 shops). Used copies are offered by ebay, amazon.de. Free shipping is available at ebay, amazon.de-mp. VERObricks compares all prices in real time and always shows you the lowest offer — for new and used stock, with shipping cost comparison.
Was Books Are My Passion ever cheaper? Price history & all-time low
VERObricks tracks the price history of Lego® Books Are My Passion across all shops. The historical low for new is 24,98 €. The highest observed new price was 103,90 € — a range of 78,92 €. Currently, the price is 38,06 € (152%) above the all-time low. The lowest used price historically was 49,19 €. The price trend is upward — the price has risen recently. A price alert may pay off. With the VERObricks price alert you'll be notified instantly when the price reaches your target.
What is Lego® Books Are My Passion? Contents, parts & details
Lego® Books Are My Passion is a set by Lego from the "LEGO® Ideas" theme (Set No. 40698, EAN: 5702017598123). According to the VERObricks database, the set includes 285 parts, 1 minifigure, Recommended age 18+. Manufacturer description: "A cozy LEGO® set filled with literary charm • 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…" On VERObricks you can find the set in these categories: LEGO® Ideas, Other.
Which minifigures are included in Lego® Books Are My Passion?
According to the Rebrickable inventory, Lego® Books Are My Passion contains 1 minifigures: Tan Torso, Sweater, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair. 1 figure is exclusive to this set: Tan Torso, Sweater, Black Legs, Reddish Brown Hair. Exclusive figures often keep a set's value stable after retirement; see the price history and used offers above.
When was Lego® Books Are My Passion released and how long will it stay available?
Lego® Books Are My Passion was released in October 2024. The set retired at the end of 2024 (EOL, end of life). New copies come from remaining stock only; for used ones, use the eBay search on this page. The official building instructions are available as a PDF directly from the manufacturer, linked in the set details section.
Can you also buy Books Are My Passion used?
According to VERObricks, Lego® Books Are My Passion is available used from 61,19 € at ebay. There are 2 used offers in total, ranging from 61,19 € to 75,75 €. Compared to the lowest new price (63,04 €), you save 1,85 € — that's 3% off. Tip: Used building block sets are a sustainable and budget-friendly alternative. VERObricks compares all used offers from various retailers for you.
Is Books Are My Passion worth it at the current price?
At the current VERObricks best price of 63,04 € for 285 parts, that works out to 22,1 cents per part. The high price per part suggests a premium or collector set, where collectibility plays a larger role than pure part count.























