How do you treat your books?

Regardless of whose book it is, I would never even consider folding down the corner of the page. I use bookmarks, although they aren't always technically bookmarks. I use receipts, coupons, envelopes or whatever else I lay my lands on when I need to stop reading. I really hate lending out my books to some people because you know that they don't take good care of them. I have one friend thought that doesn't even have to use a bookmark because she reads so fast that she always finishes a book in one sitting.

i really care my books..and i used book markers on parts that i stopped..i dont specifically cover them i just put my books in a shelves where i dusted from time to time..

Books are an extremely important part of my life, and I love them. I never go anywhere without at least one, and I read at every possible moment. I have literally thousands of books and, even though I have a large house, I'm really getting cluttered. I don't think used books fetch much money, so I'm not sure what to do with them. I would never dog-ear a page. If, for some reason, I can't find my bookmark, a paper clip will do very temporarily. I'm crazy about the bookmarks I've been using for the past several years. They're called Book Bungees, and they are great! They hold the place, and they protect the book at the same time. When people see them, they ask where I got them, and I often give them the one I'm using and revert to a paper clip until I get home to get another Bungee.

hmm when it is sidney sheldon i sledom use book marks coz i have the urgency to finish it since it is very compeling and a book that you cant let go once you start flipping it.. folding pages is a big NONONO for me and if someones borrows my book i tell them that is a rule for them to follow...

Book is my companion and I love my books.Whether borrowed or my own I always make sure that I am careful.I used bookmarks and I hate to fold.I never tear pages which some people used to do while in college from the library.This is so bad thing.

Oh, I can't STAND dog-eared pages! Makes me crazy. I don't use a bookmark, though - I have a REALLY good memory, so I just remember where I was and start up again. The only time I "tent" a book is if I only expect to be setting it down for short period of time. Tenting doesn't bother me as much as dog-ears anyway.

Hello my friend, I am an avid reader and I treat all my books good. And by my books, it pretty much means any book in my possession, be it borrowed or bought. I always use a bookmark - a postcard or another alternative and will never force dog ears on a page (not anymore... ever since I knew better... the last time I did that was when I was a little boy who didn't know better). In fact, when I see dog ears, I would try to right the creases if possible. I try to at least maintain the condition of the books where possible.

LOL I admit it, I leave my books open like a tent. I read alot so I usually stock up on books from yard sales and second hand stores so the books are usually pretty beat up when I get them anyway. If I do buy new books that I care about and plan to keep when I'm done reading them I take better care of them.

You are really a books lover,you must read more books,from your words you have appeared love to books,although there are more readers,it's very less like you,if everyone who read book can do it like you,how fine it is!

I was taught by a librarian not to ever fold or crease the pages for a bookmark. This damages the book. It makes the lifespan of the book shorter and as any reader knows some books are worth going back to because they were such an enjoyable read. I use a piece of paper as a bookmark. Sometimes I just remember the page number if I don't have any loose paper running around.

Acturally, some books in these days often have a cover which extends a litte loger then the width of the book. The extended part of the cover is fold at the first page before you buy the book. When you want to take a break after reading several pages, you can fold the extended part at the page where you stoped. However, as to the books without extended covers, I also use the a bookmark for I am used to keep the book clean and neat. Sometimes I do not like to lend my books to others, as not many persons have the same habit with me.

i haven't use a bookmark,always open the book in the same position of which page i will reading. Maybe it's a bad habit.

I do collect books in any kind. I have book with box so it is always neat and clean. I put it on my big box so that no body sees it because for me my book is a treasure. But sometimes cannot be avoided when someone knows that i have book they like . i dont want to be selflsh so i let them borrow but sad to say 'cause usually they do not take care and worst they dont return. Im a bet disappointed.

I always use a bookmark. I LOVE books and don't want to ruin them!

well. for me, i am really really neat with books and i don't like it to be folded or crumpled... so i will definitely use a bookmark or try to remember which page i am last on reading... i will never fold the paper in my book as i don't like to see crumpled paper... take care and have a nice day...

If a bookmark is available, I would use it. But usually I remember where I left of and pick up from there when I get to the book again. For borrowed books, I will take extra care not to fold the pages or damage the cover. I think the libraries has a way of tracking the damages caused by the borrower and ask for fines if necessary.

most of the time i use book marks,,,but sometimes i fold it..guilty as charged..but when i only borrowed the book..i take extra care...

Yup, I treat my books very well - I would use something to mark the page; not necessarily a bookmark. It could be a piece of paper, post-it note or tag, business card, tissue, anything on hand. But I would never, never fold the page (that's almost like defacing the book to me!)

i use a bookmark to, and my bookmarks are mostly from the clothing tag cause they are beautiful patterned. but in most cases i borrow books, and i do make marks on it in pencil and erase them before i return. and i do erase the old pencil marks on the borrowed books made by other careless people.

well..i dont usually borrow...this doesnt include course books... watevr,,,i treat my boooks with reat care...u can never find donkey ears in my books..if for my boook,,i take care..i am sure that i will do justice with watever books i have