When I read a book with a slipcover, I like to take it off for four (4) reasons.

1) Its less of a STRUGGLE. You know, making sure the slipcover is always aligned with the book and not slipping off as the name suggests it would do.

2) KEEPS THE SLIPCOVER CLEAN. Durr. Instead of being crumpled and muddied coming in and out of my bag etc., it sits pretty on my bookshelf until I am done the book.

3) It adds a bit of mystery to the cover. So when you are reading on the bus etc., people will wonder what it is I am reading, and is it so fascinating that I must read it on a moving vehicle?

4) I love the plainness. It makes the book look quite old-fashioned and put-together. Like Im reading Jane Eyre or something, when really all I am reading is The Year of Secret Assignments (one of my favorite books).


I just realized, a slipcover is called a jacket, too. In case you are confused.