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]
(..) Yeah! So, I was, um, I was thinking about how that sounded just now... the, uh, the date thing. I really sprang it on you out of nowhere. Yes, you did. Jane looked cold. Thanks. Look, we're, um, we're both in difficult situations. (..)2006 TvShow: Desperate Housewives Title: Listen to the Rain on the Roof Season: 3 Episode 1