How do you read long books?

frankreyes · 2016-08-09T14:43:32+00:00

“Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely, "and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”

trpthroway123 · 2016-08-09T14:46:06+00:00

I have a lot to do in my "free" time (hobbies, chores, etc).

Reading gets scheduled in, just like everything else. I wouldn't get shit done if I didn't dedicate a time block to it.

Phyzis · 2016-08-09T15:44:52+00:00

I read inconsistently and often. If I'm particularly interested I might read for hours straight. If I'm truly uninterested I decide to finish the next chapter or two, or reach x page before putting it down.

yellowmonkeyzx93 · 2016-08-09T17:21:59+00:00

Tips..

1) Set a target.. which page you're going to read.

2) Bookmark your progress.

3) Take time to read the books. It's not about finishing them fast. It's about reading and understanding thoroughly, then reflecting on them. So, you must have a block of uninterrupted reading (or free) time. No point finishing them fast if you can't remember more than half of what you've read.

4) Set your own pace as you like by pages or chapters.

5) Lastly, enjoy reading. If you're enjoying the book without realizing, then all the more better because you're absorbing the knowledge intentively without feeling the conscious effort to do so.

RedSkeller · 2016-08-09T20:10:54+00:00

2 chapters, or at least 10 pages before bed. You'll get through 300 pages a month.

youssarian · 2016-08-10T01:38:26+00:00

Schedule in a period of time during the day for reading. Then when you feel yourself getting burnt out on it, stop reading for a week and do something else.

I read the A Song of Ice and Fire series in about six months, reading for an hour daily. If you aren't aware of ASOIAF, the books are pretty dang large and the plot is massive. There were a few times when I found myself getting bored with reading it, so I opted to not read for about a week. There was no sense in reading if I wasn't enjoying it.

Coming back after the break is what helped me finish the series and it was worthwhile.

DoofusCPA · 2016-08-09T15:07:53+00:00

Adderall.

Title	How do you read long books?
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