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Since you can't raise a tome and have a free hand if you have a weapon, you either need to have prehensile tail, a second set of arms or be a magumonk.
An idea for a build came to mind.
Take Magus with sliding synthesis, and punch people in the face for non-lethal damage at first level, while raising your special book in defense. At second level get Weapon Improviser Dedication.
And from there on out, your spell book is all the weapon you need. Maybe add a monk dedication down the road.
If you find a useful staff, slap shifting rune on it and turn it into a book.
Silly, yes, functional? Does it matter?
The important part is having fun. What could be more fun than playing a brainless religious zealot? Can't think of anything so there you go.