- Read it. This is the most obvious one, but it's also the most important. Reading a book can transport you to another world, introduce you to new ideas, and help you learn and grow.
- Write in it. You can write notes, comments, and questions in the margins of a book, or you can even create your own illustrations. This can help you to engage with the material more deeply and to remember what you've read.
- Dog-ear the pages. This is a controversial one, but some people like to dog-ear the pages of a book to mark their place. However, this can damage the book, so it's best to use a bookmark instead.
- Fold the pages. Folding the pages of a book is another way to mark your place, but it can also damage the book. Again, it's best to use a bookmark instead.
- Tear out the pages. Tearing out the pages of a book is never a good idea. This can seriously damage the book, and it can also make it difficult to read.
- Throw it away. Throwing away a book is the ultimate insult. If you don't want a book anymore, donate it to a library or a used bookstore, or recycle it.