
Strategies For How to Protect Your Books
I run a little free library, and while it is always inspiring and fun to be a part of getting books exchanged for free among neighbors and friends, I see a lot of books in bad repair. Think missing covers, torn pages, and everything bent in every which way. I’ve seen water damage, I’ve seen dirt, and I’ve seen books that have lost pages. While most of these books have a salvageable story to share still, it is pretty sad when a book has lost its use. Sometimes someone has simply read the book a hundred times. Other times, it’s because the book has been neglected, dog-eared, and exposed to the elements. If we love a book, we really have to strive to protect our books from harm.
If you want the paperbacks in your collection to stand the test of time, consider following these guidelines for keeping them safe and beautiful.