{"id":56,"date":"2023-06-23T15:57:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T15:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ssdcmoving.wpengine.com\/?p=56"},"modified":"2025-04-22T17:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T17:45:49","slug":"how-to-store-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide on How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re moving house, doing home repairs, or freeing up a corner of space, and find yourself sizing up your beloved book collection. It\u2019s got you wondering how to ensure your books remain safe and undamaged in storage or in transit from point A to point B. Following the right tips and techniques can see to it that all spines (yours and theirs) remain intact, while making the whole process easier and faster. Here are some practical tips and expert guidance for the best way to pack books for moving and storage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"Top\">Jump to section<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Declutter-Your-Book-Shelves\">Declutter your book shelves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Pick-the-Right-Materials-For-Packing-Books\">Pick the right materials for packing books<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Pack-Books-in-Boxes-for-Moving\">How to pack books for moving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-to-Store-Books\">How to store books<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Should-you-store-books-in-plastic-containers-or-boxes?\">Should you store books in plastic containers or boxes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Choose-the-Right-Storage-Unit-for-Your-Book-Collection\">Choose the right storage unit for your book collection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"declutter-your-book-shelves\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Declutter-Your-Book-Shelves\">Declutter Your Book Shelves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every move or change brings a welcome opportunity to take inventory of our <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stuff<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take a step towards filling our life and space with what we need and love. While you might be tempted to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/should-you-sell-all-your-stuff-when-you-move\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell it all and start anew<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, decluttering and flexing your decision making muscles are going to be so worth it!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book lovers who have lugged a haul back from the local bookstore or library know that these suckers are heavy. So take a deep breath and systematically work your way through the process. It will help you minimize, lighten your load, and can make your move and storage <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-save-money-on-your-move\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more efficient and cheaper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Evaluate your book collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is the \u2018take stock\u2019 step. Size up what you have and start sorting using the keep, sell, donate method. Fill your keep pile with books you genuinely love and those that you\u2019re likely to read again. Be honest with yourself about the books that are just taking up space and those you&#8217;re willing to part with. But remember \u2014 there\u2019s no shame in keeping those <a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/childhood-item-storage\/\">sentimental childhood items<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Sell or donate unwanted books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For the books you&#8217;ve decided to part with, you can try to make a little extra cash by selling them in secondhand marketplaces, or you can go ahead and donate the lot. Donations may be readily accepted by your local library, thrift shops or fellow bookworms.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Create a sorting system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Take a moment to decide on a sorting system for the keepers. Sorting by size can make packing easier, and classifying essentials can make them easier to find and access in storage and post move. Create an inventory to know exactly what you have and ensure that nothing gets lost or left behind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pro tip: Consider digitizing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Struggling to downsize your collection? Digital options can be particularly useful for bulky reference books. E-books give you anytime access to the info you need, while freeing up more physical space.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Interior-of-townhouse-with-books-in-library.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of townhouse with books in library\" class=\"wp-image-2594\" style=\"width:500px;height:334px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Interior-of-townhouse-with-books-in-library.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Interior-of-townhouse-with-books-in-library-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/de\/g\/mooddboard\">sirtravelalot<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pick-the-right-materials-for-packing-books\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pick-the-Right-Materials-For-Packing-Books\">Pick the Right Materials For Packing Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019re through the weeding process, it\u2019s time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/packing-and-moving-supply-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collect supplies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pack them up and get them safely to their destination. Since choosing the right packing supplies is essential to keeping your books in good condition through a move or in long-term book storage, here\u2019s a quick materials guide to get you started.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Packing Boxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: When it comes to boxes, size and strength matters. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mastermovers.com\/whats-the-most-a-moving-box-should-weigh\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master Movers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> estimate that moving boxes should weigh 50 pounds or less, and suggest using \u2018book boxes\u2019 measuring 1.5 cubic feet. Choose double-walled cardboard boxes, which are sturdier and offer more protection than single-walled boxes. Similarly sized plastic bins are a more expensive, but suitable alternative, and for easier moves, rolling carry-on suitcases can be a back-friendly option.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Packing Paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To ensure your books are secure, use packing paper, unprinted newspaper or acid-free tissue paper, which prevents the paper from yellowing and deteriorating over time. Despite it being cheap and accessible, avoid using newspapers as the ink can transfer to your books.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Bubble Wrap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Valuable or delicate books can be wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and bubble wrap for extra protection.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Packing Tape<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Choose a strong packing tape that is at least two inches wide. Don\u2019t choose masking tape or duct tape because they won\u2019t provide enough support for the job.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Permanent Marker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Label each box for quick reference and easy access.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a few choice supplies to pick up, but how much should you buy? It all depends on the size, value and amount of books you have in your collection. A typical book box holds around 20 paperback or average-sized hardcover books, and about 10-15 larger hardcover books. One roll of packing paper or a package of sheets will cover most home libraries with some to spare, but it all depends on what you\u2019re working with!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-pack-books-in-boxes-for-moving\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Pack-Books-in-Boxes-for-Moving\">How to Pack Books in Boxes for Moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time has come to box up your books! Here are the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts on how to pack books in boxes for moving and storage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p><b>DO pack upright or flat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pack average-size hardcover books upright, the same position they would be in on a shelf, in two rows with their spines in the center. If a third row fits in the box, separate rows with packing paper. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paperbacks and large hardcover books are often best packed flat in stacks.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>DON\u2019T pack spine up and spine down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Packing books spine up or down can cause them to warp and damage their bindings, and is particularly hard on books with rounded spines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>DO be generous with the packing paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Create a cushioning layer of packing paper on the bottom, fill all gaps thoroughly to prevent any shifting, and add an extra top layer to have additional protection from dust and damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>DON\u2019T leave excess space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Leaving excess space around the books can cause them to shift, which can lead to book damage and back injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>DO individually wrap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Special editions, valuable or delicate books should be individually wrapped in packing paper and bubble wrap, and secured with tape.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>DON\u2019T cram \u2018em in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Don\u2019t pack your books in so tight that you cause damage to their covers and spines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>DO secure the box with tape<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Double tape the bottom seam with packing tape for added durability and make sure that all seams of the box are secured with tape.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>DON\u2019T over pack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Keep that weight to 50 pounds or less, even if that means less books and more packing paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>DO properly label your boxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Choose a labeling system that works for you and then consistently label each box. This can be a color coded system for easy unpacking, where each color denotes a different room, or a numbered system that\u2019s paired with a full inventory sheet, offering easy access to specific books when putting them in storage. And, remember to note fragile contents and which side\u2019s up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>DON\u2019T forget to label your boxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Even if you don\u2019t label the individual contents, remember to note that the box contains books and may be heavy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see the process in action, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fp9TRg-1j3w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">head here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-store-books\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-Store-Books\">How to Store Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the best way to pack books for moving <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the best way to pack books for storage? For the most part, yes.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While your attic or basement may seem like convenient&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">storage spaces<\/span>, books require special care, so you should opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/what-is-climate-controlled-storage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">climate-controlled storage<\/span><\/a>. You must always pay attention to temperature and <span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">humidity<\/span>&nbsp;as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nedcc.org\/free-resources\/preservation-leaflets\/3.-emergency-management\/3.8-emergency-salvage-of-moldy-books-and-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">mildew<\/span><\/a> is their number one enemy. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may want to wrap every book individually in acid-free tissue paper and opt for plastic bins with tight-fitting lids to prevent moisture and pests from getting in and causing damage. Add a few moisture-absorbing desiccant packs to keep the air in your bins dry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"should-you-store-books-in-plastic-containers-or-boxes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Should-you-store-books-in-plastic-containers-or-boxes?\">Should you store books in plastic containers or boxes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">Cardboard<\/span>&nbsp;boxes are ideal for moving but are more susceptible to&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">humidity<\/span>&nbsp;long-term. Plastic containers help better protect books from&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">mildew<\/span>, bugs, and mice. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, use pallets or shelves to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-storage-unit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep the boxes or bins off the floor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where they\u2019re more likely to encounter water damage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it&#8217;s a good idea to label your storage bins with their contents, the date it was stored, and any other relevant information. This can help you keep track of your items and make it easier to locate what you need, when you need it!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your collection is off to a new pad or a storage facility, place your boxes of books on the floor of the truck or van and stack them with the heaviest boxes on the bottom. Use ratchet straps or bungee cords to secure the boxes to the walls of the vehicle, giving them added protection during transport.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"choose-the-right-storage-unit-for-your-book-collection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Choose-the-Right-Storage-Unit-for-Your-Book-Collection\">Choose the Right&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">Storage Unit<\/span>&nbsp;for Your&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">Book Collection<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what harms books and how to protect them, it is time to choose a&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">storage space<\/span>&nbsp;for all those books you want to keep but do not need to access on a regular basis. Your best bet will be a&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">storage unit<\/span>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">climate control<\/span>&nbsp;because of all the potential issues with&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">humidity<\/span>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">mildew<\/span>. Thankfully, there are&nbsp;plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/storage-units-with-climate-control\">climate controlled facilities near you<\/a> to choose from&nbsp;and you can rest assured that your&nbsp;<span class=\"suggest-keyword\" data-markjs=\"true\">book collection<\/span>&nbsp;will live on unharmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Onto the Next Chapter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following these useful tips on how to pick and pack your books for a move or storage ensures that you keep your home library in great condition and carry on with your TBR stack down the road!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#top\"><strong>Back to Top<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to properly pack and store books for long-term storage. Make sure they maintain their quality while in self-storage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":94,"featured_media":2593,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[217,216,218],"class_list":["post-56","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving","category-storage","tag-moving-books","tag-packing-books","tag-storing-books"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.9 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage: Tips and Tricks<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Moving or storing your books? Learn the best way to pack your books to keep them safe and organized during your move or while in storage.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Ultimate Guide on How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Moving or storing your books? Learn the best way to pack your books to keep them safe and organized during your move or while in storage.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"SelfStorage.com Moving Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-06-23T15:57:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-22T17:45:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girl-in-white-t-shirt-packing-books.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"690\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"460\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Timothy Paradis\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Timothy Paradis\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage: Tips and Tricks","description":"Moving or storing your books? Learn the best way to pack your books to keep them safe and organized during your move or while in storage.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"The Ultimate Guide on How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage","og_description":"Moving or storing your books? Learn the best way to pack your books to keep them safe and organized during your move or while in storage.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/","og_site_name":"SelfStorage.com Moving Blog","article_published_time":"2023-06-23T15:57:17+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-04-22T17:45:49+00:00","og_image":[{"width":690,"height":460,"url":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girl-in-white-t-shirt-packing-books.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Timothy Paradis","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Timothy Paradis","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/"},"author":{"name":"Timothy Paradis","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2c32ea18d77bc825407574f75c3e0fef"},"headline":"The Ultimate Guide on How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage","datePublished":"2023-06-23T15:57:17+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-22T17:45:49+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/"},"wordCount":1633,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girl-in-white-t-shirt-packing-books.jpg","keywords":["Moving Books","Packing Books","Storing Books"],"articleSection":["Moving","Storage"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/","url":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/","name":"How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage: Tips and Tricks","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girl-in-white-t-shirt-packing-books.jpg","datePublished":"2023-06-23T15:57:17+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-22T17:45:49+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2c32ea18d77bc825407574f75c3e0fef"},"description":"Moving or storing your books? Learn the best way to pack your books to keep them safe and organized during your move or while in storage.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girl-in-white-t-shirt-packing-books.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/girl-in-white-t-shirt-packing-books.jpg","width":690,"height":460,"caption":"girl in white t-shirt packing books"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-books\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The Ultimate Guide on How to Pack Books for Moving and Storage"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/","name":"SelfStorage.com Moving Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/2c32ea18d77bc825407574f75c3e0fef","name":"Timothy Paradis","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/timothy-paradis_avatar-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/timothy-paradis_avatar-96x96.jpg","caption":"Timothy Paradis"},"description":"Timothy Paradis is a seasoned writer who spent 5 years exploring the ins and outs of subscription boxes at Cratejoy.com, and writing lifestyle blogs on home organization, plant care, gift giving, and more. He has also written well-researched, insightful articles on everything from functional nutrition to Yugioh tournament theory, and moonlights as a 3D graphics designer. His multidisciplinary background allows him to approach all topics with a fun, fresh perspective.","url":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/author\/timothy\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/94"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/56\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=56"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selfstorage.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=56"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}