Crossword Genius

Reserve quiet pixie some storage space (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bookshelf

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'some storage space' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

'reserve quiet pixie' is the wordplay.
'reserve' becomes 'book' (to book something is to reserve it).
'quiet' becomes 'sh' ('sh' is used to tell someone to be quiet).
'pixie' becomes 'elf' (synonyms).
'book'+'sh'+'elf'='BOOKSHELF'

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bookshelf that I've seen before include "It may hold great volumes?" , "Library furniture item" , "A supporter of literature?" , "Library support" , "supporter of literary works" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.