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]
(..) - You really should have a cup of coffee with us sometime. I was aiming for the bushes when he got in the way. Thanks for the flower. He stepped out of nowhere and ruined the shot. What have you been photographing, honey? - Everything. - Everything? (..)2009 The Lovely Bones