How to read a book?

Answer 1

Open the covers, and then start...

;-)

Answer 2

First, you will need a bookmark, because it will take more than one sitting, and you do not want to lose your place. And you CERTAINLY do not want to turn down a corner of a page to mark your place. If you use a blank 3 x 5 card as a bookmark, you can make notes if the characters start getting mixed in your head.

Now, you need a cozy chair, some mild intoxicant perhaps, and a good light. OK, now open the book and check out when it was written, because that will go a long way toward understanding it. And notice what else this same author has written. Is there a series? Are you coming in at the middle of the series?

Now enjoy reading slowly, allowing your self to linger until you actually can see what's going on. Some authors will start with a whiz-bang, and you just have to trust that they will make it clear later on, but most of them start with a visual image you can follow, and just let yourself see what is being described to you.

Give it a break at the end of every chapter, and if you need to break in the middle of a chapter, try to make it where the author has placed an extra blank line or two to indicate a break in the scene or circumstances.

Of course, you don't really need an easy chair to read. A bus seat or a straight kitchen chair or the seat in the waiting room at the doctor's will do as well. But if you carry a book around with you, put an elastic around it so it doesn't open in transit and lose your book mark.

I love books. I'm opening a bookstore in my little town soon.

Answer 3

It depends on why you're reading the book. If it's for pleasure, take it slowly, luxuriate in the pleasure, wallow in the time it takes to finish it. Control your desire to wolf it down.

For books that you have to read, but don't necessarily want to read: Get all the outside help you can, with synopses, reviews, etc. from people who have already read it. Skim the text, checking out the table of contents, chapter headings and index or glossary (if applicable.) Try to get a grasp on what the author was trying to say or do before you jump into the words.

Answer 4

well first you select a book. then wash your hands. take off your shoes. then hold the book in your right hand. with your left hand flip open the first few pages until you see words.now if the words look odd you either have it upside down, or it is in koren. make sure you eyes are open and read the words.... your brain will do the rest. hope this helps! lol

Answer 5

open the book switch off the tv and just read

Answer 6

Find the right book and the rest will follow.

Answer 7

I like to read it on a high chair with no arms and facing me a very beautifull sceen of nature. Like this you will enjoy reading.

Answer 8

read it slowly and savor all the words and ideas that you will learn...think about the book after you are done and think of the things you have learned....

reading is the best form of entertainment...

Answer 9

Uh..just read it from beginning to the end

Answer 10

read between the lines
question yourself as you're reading... it helps!
make sure you read something that you're interested in...

Answer 11

the same way you read these answers, with your eyes