BOOKS

Pack books flat to avoid damaging their spines. Use only small "Book boxes" to pack books. Don't pack too many books into a box. They are very heavy. Alternate books so that it goes pages/spine/pages/spine as you look into the box as most hardback books are slightly wider at the binding and they may get damaged if you put them all the same way around. Consider boxing them in a sensible sequence for refilling your shelves (e.g. by type/size and alphabetical).

Do not be tempted to fill large boxes with heavy items such as books as they'll quickly become impossible to carry without hurting someone.