/lit/ - Literature

how can you read this book without already knowing how to read a book

>>13563474
Well, it teaches you how to read it

>>13563476
but in order to be taught by it you must already know how to read it

>>13563479
Are you saying in order to read this book I must know how to read? but how can that be possible?

>>13563479
I think you misunderstand. This is a book that teaches you how to read. Reading isn't a prerequisite.

>>13563495
but how would you get information out of it? you would have to read it.

>>13563504
You could have your gf read it to you.

>>13563513
but then i would need a book about how to get a gf

>>13563491
Obviously you read, "How to Read: How to Read a Book."

>>13563524
Sorry I have dyslexia, is it possible to get an audiobook version? I want to read that one instead

>>13563538
>audio
>read

>>13563538
Then you'll need, "How to Listen to: How to Read: How to Read a Book."

Here are the rules it proposes.
>Write a list of books for the subject of choice
Could be whatever you're studying, and however many books you want.

>Read all material outside of main text. Front/back cover, preface, appendix, index, table of contents, ect
>Read random paragraphs from main text. Skip around, front to back. Only like 20 min.
>Speed read the chapters that seem most vital to the subject of study and the book itself. Set a time limit.
But how do you speed read? Simple, don't try to comprehend, just scan it. DO NOT vocalize inside your head. Just feel what the words mean.

>Go back and read normally the book.
>Take notes outside and inside the book. Underline stuff.
>During reading, write the following information about the books;
What is it about? What are it's main parts and what is their relation? What is being proposed, discussed, or questioned? What is the inference?

>Finish reading book
>Answer these;
What are its key terms and words? What are it's most important sentences? What are it's most important paragraphs? What was the result?

After finishing ALL books within choice of subject;
>Write words that most authors in book list can be interpreted as having used
>Write questions and statements of opinion that are related to main subject from all authors
>Write about the answers that are conflicting between authors, attempt to settle the argument
>Re-review all the material you made in the process

>>13563474
It assumes reading ability. It's about how to thoroughly and fully.
>>13563538
You're gonna need How To Listen by the same guy, Adler, first. Unfortunately, you need to read it.

>>13563597
That sounds very smart but also extremely time consuming. I'd imagine reading a book is for entertainment purposes or just a general idea. This feels like something I would use in philosophy class

>>13563695
How To Read A Book goes into more detail. Right at the start there's a quick chapter on Elementary Reading, a weak opening I think. After that though, it's pretty solid gold. Packed full of advice. Pair it with Learning To Learn by Oakley. It's the updated version of A Mind For Numbers. It's the weaker book of the two though, compared to How To Read A Book.

>>13563695
well, the author is a philosopher, so...

>>13563471
You will probably learn how to better read a book. I found Chapter 9 rather a slog though.

>>13563695
The book actually makes a distinction between reading for entertainment and reading for understanding. All those extra steps are really only applied to books that are above your reading comprehension ability or books you really need to digest (like philosophy). You wouldn't use any of this if you're reading Harry Potter.