Hi Jessica, I notice those numbers when something at the top of the page scans that really isn't part of the book. You definitely want to take those out, especially if they look like your example of: 171 1111 11Pmimmo".""111111 Some books have more of them than others. Jamie in Michigan Currently Reading - Foul Play - Tori Carrington If you broke it, lost it, need it cheap or just can't find it anywhere else, find it at eBay!