How to read the book effectively and learn from it?

A man reading a book

Nowadays, no one lack information but time. One of the best sources to learn from is books. There are billions of books to read and learn from it. Unfortunately, you can't read all books. But you can of course ask yourself a question that why I want to read this book. Once, you have the reason to read the book, practice the following points to read the book effectively and learn from it.

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1. Make reading goal before you start reading

2. Review author, title and synopsis of the book

3. Flip through the pages to get overview of topics

4. Read the concluding paragraph before intro to get an idea of topic

5. Try selective reading for lengthy academic works

6. Do active reading by taking notes

7. Avoid distractions while reading

8. Think about what you have read

9. Try to connect yourself to the book based on your experiences or knowledge

10. Take a break when you are unable to understand