Reading Skills
How to Annotate a Book Without Overdoing It
Annotate a book without overdoing it by choosing one purpose before reading and using only three marks: underline the key passage, write a brief margin…
Reading Skills
Reading closely does not require marking every sentence that looks intelligent under fluorescent light. These guides build small, flexible habits for attention, notes, and rereading.
Reading Skills
How to Read More Books Without Making It a Chore
To read more books, lower the cost of starting. Keep one book matched to your current attention, attach reading to a repeatable part of the day, leave the…
Reading Skills
How to Read Nonfiction Books With a Clear Purpose
To read nonfiction books with a clear purpose, decide what you want to understand, preview the contents and introduction, and choose where to read closely.
Reading Skills
How to Remember What You Read: Recall, Check, Return
To remember what you read, choose a few ideas worth keeping, recall them before reopening the book, and check your account against the text.