Reading is an active activity, not a passive one. First, inspect a book to understand what its main argument is and how it’s organized. Next, as you read the book, analyze how it develops its arguments. Finally, only after you understand the book, critique the author by agreeing or disagreeing, but always give reasons
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How to read a book,by Mortimer Adler
When you read a book, do you find yourself forgetting what you read? Do you regret wasting time on books that you should have skimmed instead?