Hi Shannon, If you will visit the friendsofbookshare.org website you will find a link there entitled validating tips. Good luck and be sure to ask any questions you may have. I'll be glad to help you if I can. I've been a validater for several years and I choose to read the book from cover to cover - however, not everyone does that! Happy reading and validating. Keep in touch! Susan, Email. slumpkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx