I've always believed that a hallway is a good place for books — that is, if you have one and don't have a library or room in your living area. To me, the bedroom should be free from too many books (a few on the nightstand or a small shelf is good, but not a wall), and too close to a kitchen might damage books.
Hallways are good for storing books, what with long walls and all. On the downside, they don't offer much room for sitting to enjoy them, like a library.
