The book is 'nowhere to be found'. = The book is 'nowhere to be seen'. = The book is 'nowhere in sight'.
We got lost 'in the middle of nowhere'. [=in a place far away from other people, houses, etc.]
They live 'miles from nowhere'. [=they live in a place that is very far from other people]
(..) what your "great" friend did? We're out to dinner, okay? We were getting along, having a really nice time. I was thinking she was really cool. And then, out of nowhere... That's it? That's why you won't go out with her again? So she took some fries. Big deal. Hey, look, it's not about a few fries. (..)2004 TvShow: Friends Title: The One with the Birth Mother Season: 10 Episode 9