Q&A for How to Take Care of Your Book

Too much humidity can cause a book to warp.

Taking care of a book will let it last longer. Perhaps it is a library book that other people will read after you. Or perhaps it is your personal copy that one day you will re-read or give to someone else.

No, but you should handle books with care and not ruin the pages.

Assign good space on a shelf or a closet for books. While reading turn the book by pages without folding the book in half. Keep it flat on both front cover and back cover and avoid storage places with moisture such as damp areas. Use sunlight to dry the book once or twice a year. Finally, yes, remove dust as it collects (every month at least).

You can read as many as you want! There's no minimum or maximum number of pages you should read per day.

Just say to them kindly, "I don't mean to be rude but do you mind just giving a bit more care to the book?"

It is pretty rare for insects to do that.

Our hands have oils, dirt and bacteria on them that can transfer to your books, staining them.

Substances on your hands can damage books. Even if your hands are clean, the natural oils on your skin can damage the paper, or leave smear marks on glossy pages.

It’s nice to have well taken care of books, it’s a better reading experience and looks good on shelves. If it’s a first edition, valuable or just special to you you’ll want to have it in good condition.

Keep the book away from any things that get wet often, and keep out of areas such as the kitchen, bathroom, and any other liquids. If not, try putting a book cover on the book.

Hardback and paperback books will not affect each other if they are placed next to each other.