It’s very easy to say that a fine way to grace a Jewish home is with a fine collection of appropriate books. Unfortunately, some people buy books that they do not read and don't even have any plans to read, they buy books which seem good, or which seem appropriate, or which look good in their house. Ask them what’s in those books and they have no idea. Topping this list might be collections of encyclopedias in fine bindings, or collections of classics. They certainly do look impressive on a bookshelf, but all too often they are in mint condition for the entire duration of their stay. They might even have pages that were missing when they were printed originally – and since they never reviewed the books, the owners aren’t even aware of the problem.