How to Effectively Read a Book by Mortimer Adler KBS

Overview

How to Read a Book, first published in 1940, is considered a classic guide to reading comprehension for general readers. This updated edition offers a revised approach to enhance your reading skills.

Reading Levels and Techniques

1. Discover the various levels of reading, ranging from basic comprehension to advanced techniques such as systematic skimming and speed reading.
2. Learn to analyze a book effectively, allowing you to extract the author's message and provide constructive criticism.
3. Gain insights into different reading strategies tailored for various genres, including practical books, literature, poetry, history, science, mathematics, philosophy, and social sciences.

Additional Resources

The authors include a curated list of recommended readings along with reading tests designed to help you evaluate your progress in comprehension and reading speed.