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Book Synopsis: With half a million copies in print, How to Read a Book is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader, completely rewritten and updated with new material. A CNN Book of the Week: “Explains not just why we should read books, but how we should read them. It's masterfully done.” – Farheed Zakaria Originally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a living classic that introduces and elucidates the various levels of reading and how to achieve them—from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading. Readers will learn when and how to “judge a book by its cover,” and also how to X-ray it, read critically, and extract the author’s message from the text. Also included is instruction in the different techniques that work best for reading particular genres, such as practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history, science and mathematics, philosophy and social science works. Finally, the authors offer a recommended reading list and supply reading tests you can use to measure your own progress in reading skills, comprehension, and speed.
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Unlock the secrets to becoming a master reader with the timeless classic, How to Read a Book. With over half a million copies sold, this influential guide has been completely revamped with new insights and techniques to enhance your reading comprehension. Dive into a world where reading is not just a pastime, but a skill to be honed and perfected.
As recommended by CNN's Book of the Week, this book is not just about why we should read, but how we should approach it. Learn the art of skimming, inspectional reading, and even speed reading to absorb information faster and more efficiently. Discover how to delve beyond the cover and truly understand the author's message with critical reading techniques.
From practical books to poetry, How to Read a Book provides tailored strategies for tackling different genres with finesse. Whether you're into history, science, philosophy, or social sciences, this book has you covered. Measure your progress with reading tests and curated recommendations to elevate your reading skills to the next level.
Ready to embark on a transformative reading journey? Take the first step towards becoming a more insightful and efficient reader by grabbing your copy of How to Read a Book today!
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