Do you 'crack the spine'?

jmalone1994 · Post by **jmalone1994** » 10 Dec 2013, 05:32

I don't do it on purpose but they just tend to crack while I'm reading because I don't pay attention and I have no self restraint once I get into a book lol

FFGIRL12 · Post by **FFGIRL12** » 18 Dec 2013, 22:28

I generally try not to crack the spines on my books, but sometimes it just gets annoying to try and keep my book open so I end up cracking it. It's easier to keep it open when I do. If someone lends me a book that had not been cracked then I won't crack it for the fact it's not my book. I respect other people's books.

tstaf4d · Post by **tstaf4d** » 19 Dec 2013, 17:56

No. Never. I have gone and bought new copies of books that have been lent out to someone else and have come back with a cracked spine, dog-eared, or any blemishes. It is a bit silly, but I really cannot handle any damage to my books. I have since limited my lending to people that I know will not harm my books.

booklover24 · Post by **booklover24** » 19 Dec 2013, 21:56

No but some of the books that I get have been well read.

DakotaDog · Post by **DakotaDog** » 16 Jan 2014, 22:56

Spine breaking is a sin, and should never be done. I have gone to extremes in order to avoid cracking the spine on some books, even if it meant I only opened them three quarters to read them. If a book is poorly made and does crack, I will try to replace it, if possible. Books are treasures, and should be treated with the utmost care and respect

thisonenick3 · Post by **thisonenick3** » 17 Jan 2014, 00:06

Most of the books i get are second hand so the spine is already loose but i wouldn't really try to crack it on purpose

nolane9 · Post by **nolane9** » 17 Jan 2014, 06:12

No Way! i get upset with this

I wont even loan my books to people as I am embarrassed that I will get mad at them for creasing or dog earing my book so i just prefer not to loan them

pamelaylawrence · Post by **pamelaylawrence** » 17 Jan 2014, 19:21

Not intentionally. I actually try not to 'crack the spine', but sometimes, when I'm reading while snacking and drinking coffee, it happens before I realize it. Usually, I'm near the end so I just berate myself, then soon return it to the shelf to heal...

Dream Catcher · Post by **Dream Catcher** » 18 Jan 2014, 10:40

I try my best not too but I don't mind as long as it's not too bad.

rei_sawakami · Post by **rei_sawakami** » 18 Jan 2014, 17:43

Oh my. Hopefully I won't be gutted for this, but:

I always crack the spine. Always. If i don't crack it, it makes me feel like my books aren't loved enough.

jennnaaay · Post by **jennnaaay** » 18 Jan 2014, 18:22

I like my books in great condition. There are some books I buy used with cracked spines but I'm okay with that. I don't get angry or anything

sarah92480 · Post by **sarah92480** » 22 Jan 2014, 11:10

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with this problem, haha! I don't crack the spines on my books, and I get upset if it accidentally happens!! A lot of my paperbacks look like they've never even been read because I'm so anal about it. I also get a little anxiety thinking about lending my books to anyone for fear of them damaging them in any way. My dad always makes fun of me about it.