How Do You Keep Books In Good Condition?
• Make a cover for the book. Even if it’s just a plastic sleeve to protect it from staining or other useless marks it will do. If you’re using an old bit of wrapping paper remember to write the name of the book on the front of the wrapping. • Don’t turn the corners! It can be annoying to go to the library, find a good book and discover that the previous reader of that book has folded over the top corners of the book. Use a bookmark, or even memorise the page number, that way, you’re also improving your memory! • Learn how to properly turn the pages of a book. Hold the book closed in both hands and then lean the cover of the book into your left hand. Then use your left thumb to open the book. Finally, with the book open and your left hand on the cover, stretch your left thumb across to the next page and gently pull it across. It can be quite confusing to start off but you’ll get used to it. • Don’t eat and/or drink anything when you’re reading a book. However, some people like to drink
