Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-25857155-20151110093941/@comment-26397825-20151119010425

Why would you want to use it as a shield? Be an agility based person, utitlising dodges more than blacks, which negates the use of it as a shield except in emergencies, and use it as a bludgeoning device. The corners of the book add extra power behind any hits made with it, and by constantly staying on the move you negate the need for proper defensive techniques with the book except in emergencies.

Also, I suggested it before; a book strap. Carry it around like a briefcase/purse, or have an extra one that acts as a flail in combat and allows you to carry it similar to a messenger back - a long strap over one shoulder.