When the books pushed up, it resembled real life converging tectonic plates which collide to create the tallest mountain ranges in the world (Like the Andes and Mt. Everest)
I would make sure all the bookshelves, wall hangings, and other things of that sort are anchored to the wall in preparation. I would also have an emergy go-bag and a plan with my family in case we got seperated. During the quake I would get underneath a table.