It's so hot and humid that even books are sweating at this NYC bookstore
Books are what we call hygroscopic objects. That means that they are sensitive - they absorb and release moisture," Fifield explained. "Yes, it's hot out, but it's also really humid.
Hungary's oldest library is fighting to save 100,000 books from a beetle infestation
The drugstore beetle, also known as the bread beetle, is often found among dried foodstuffs like grains, flour and spices. But they also are attracted to the gelatin and starch-based adhesives found in books.