not sure what I am supposed to be looking at here. Foreground is a little too dark and the walls give me a claustrophobic feeling. B&w does not help here imo.
Where are the books? I like the idea. The view through the window is a bit too busy. Shallower depth of field, would've add to the image IMHO. I like the composition and B&W was a good choice.
There's a nice play of light here but I'm not sure why you chose B&W. Guessing at the colors, I'd have liked to see the green of the plants (both indoors and out) agains the brick floor.