diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/book.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/book.dm
index b9a58ee32a5..33f4487f524 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/book.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/book.dm
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	icon_state ="book"
 	throw_speed = 2
 	throw_range = 5
+	storage_slots = 1
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	var/title = "book"