A book in a dream usually represents knowledge or wisdom.
If you dream that someone hands you a book or tells you to read a book, it can be a sign that you need to look to others for inspiration and guidance.
An old woman or an old man who hands you a book in a dream may represent a part of yourself that is very wise.
If an authority figure, such as a parent or a police officer, hands you a book in a dream, your dream can be telling you that it is wise to obey rules and traditions.
Dreaming of old books is a message that you need to learn from your past.