Got help from a friend. I was confused about talk about the book being opened and already being read. I thought that was for the original book but realize now that is for picking up a book that you have already read. The bike frame schematic that I was in question about showed up in recipes. ...
I am unable to read schematic books. I have tried activating the book in inventory and then clicking "Use" and then the book completely disappears. Same thing if I activate it in my toolbelt. If I click the left mouse button to use it, it disappears. Very disappointing since I'll never be...