write the book

blot one's copy book

To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.

book burning

Any mass destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.

book dumping

The practice of donating old used books that burden rather than assist communities.

book in

To check in (to a hotel).

call someone every name in the book

To call someone many abusive names.

close the book on

To stop worrying about or trying to do something about; to ignore.

closed book

A person or thing that cannot be easily understood; someone or something incomprehensible or puzzling.

for the book

Notable, remarkable or surprising.