Flip through each paperback book and unfold every dog-eared page. Gently remove any food crumbs or bookmarks to avoid stressing book bindings.
Sort the paperbacks by size--weight, height and width. Within this, you can also sort books by author and/or genre.
Display books on shelves with their bindings facing outward. Make sure that each one is standing straight up; allowing them to lean to one side or another may result in permanently warped bindings over time.
Keep book shelves free of liquids, lit candles and other high heat sources. You may risk damaging your books or starting dangerous fires.
Pack paperback books in sturdy, weather-proof boxes if you choose not to display them. Place the books snugly side-by-side with their bindings facing up. This allow for quick identification of titles.