When moving out, it is necessary that you also take into consideration how your books (whether expensive or not, hard or soft covered) will be loaded and transported to the new home.  Ensuring that these books will be free from getting ripped off and damaged should be an essential consideration. Below are some of the best ways to get your best loved books safely and securely placed on a box:   Place all your books on a single box.  Choose a box that is very strong and capable of handling too much weight.  Books when combined all together will carry essentially greater weight. Make sure that the bottom part of the box is well-taped and protected.  Put some cushioning on every column of piled books in order to avoid creating friction in between books.  The friction can cause damage to the book that is being transported.  When you are able to separate hard bound from soft bound books, it is wise that you do it.  You can even arrange these books based on the height and weight that they have.   Although books can be considered a little less of a priority by some, there are people who treasure books a lot.  As such, they should also be transported with care and proper planning.