When I am reading a book I put a couple of sticky pad sheets ( post it notes ) of paper inside the front cover. Then when I have to stop reading I put the sticky sheet on the page I am reading, with a little bit sticking out. No more bent pages or loosing my page. Great for rented books, no damage done to it. (Cheeba)
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To freshen musty books, wrap them in used dryer sheets and place them in a plastic bag for approximately a week. (bettdev)
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To remove musty smell on your beloved books, spray on a your favorite fragrance or/and shake talcum/ baby power generously all over the book, place it inside a ziploc bag. Remove after a few hours. or days as desired. (Elyce)
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Freshen musty smelling books by sealing them in a bag with kitty litter or baking soda for a week.
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Use a photo album as an address book. Add a picture of the family to go with the address of the family.