I tried that same tutorial last summer, the one with the white glue and clamps. My copy of 'Moby Dick' ended up with pages stuck together and a cover that wouldn't close right. Some of those guides make it look easy, but they skip all the hard parts. I've also learned to live with a few leaning books, though it bugs me every time I see them. At least your book has a story now, I guess. You're not alone in the DIY book repair disaster club.

So, what other everyday records can we check against each other? Things like school lists or store receipts often have dates and names that get missed. Putting those small bits together can explain so much.