How to Read Books

Select books. If you read books for fun, you should look for a well-known fiction or non-fiction book. There are millions of such titles, so you can have a hard time choosing the right one. Start by thinking about your interests as well as the content you don’t want to read. Always remember that there are thousands of different books to choose from: dystopia like The Hunger Games by Suzanne Cplins, realistic fiction like Natasha Friend’s Perfect, fantasy ) like Chris Cpfer’s The Land of Stories, historical fiction like Laurence’s Dragonwings, and countless others.

• Knowing your own “gut” for reading will help you find a book you like. Just because a book is praised or not by others does not mean that you will love it too. Some people like reading fantasy novels, others hate this genre. Think about the experience you would like to have while reading the book. An amazing adventure? The brain is exposed to new ideas? The journey of emotions through the lives of real characters? How long would you like the book to be? How challenging is the book? What specific views would you like the book to support or avoid? When you answer these questions, you will narrow down the search for suitable titles.
• The scope of non-fiction books will be easier to narrow down than fiction books. Most well-known non-fiction books are history books or celebrity biographies. Want to know more about a celebrity? Want to know more about a country, a land, a war or a historical event? Want to know more about the oceans, dinosaurs, pirates or stage magic? There will always be nonfiction books corresponding to every subject you can think of.
  • Even if you find a non-fiction book with a subject you love, it’s unlikely you’ll be interested in it. Some books are good and interesting, others are bad and boring. When you come across such a book, read through the first few pages to see if you like the author’s style. If the book is difficult or boring from the very first page, you probably won’t enjoy reading it any more.
• Go to the library. Your local library is a good place to find books, because when you come across an interesting book, you don’t have to pay to read it. Talk to your librarian about the genre of books you’re interested in, and then have them direct you to books that match your interests.
• Don’t judge a book by its cover. The title and cover illustration can be boring or unappetizing, but the content inside can be full of fascinating fun for you. However, this is not always the case, so choose wisely! You should also pay attention to the thickness of the book. In case you want to read in a short time, a large and heavy book will not be suitable and vice versa. Finally, when buying books for someone else, consider that person’s age and interests. For example, if you’re buying children’s books, young adult books like “50 Shades of Gray” may not be the ideal choice.
• Ask the people around. Friends and family can recommend books to you based on their interests, or books they think you’ll like. However, be aware that some people like reading long stories, others don’t. For example, if you love science, look for science books.
• View online. The internet is filled with “nerds” who are always willing to share their opinions on different books. Find a book discussion community and search for topics that interest you, or go to an online retailer to read customer reviews of interesting books. These are great ways to quickly get to know the most popular and trending titles in each genre.
• Organize group events. Book clubs and group reading sessions are fun ways to expose yourself to new books.
  • Many clubs focus on a certain genre of books such as sci-fi or romance, while others are broader in scope.
  • In the United States, fiction reading sessions take place quite often at independent bookstores.
  • Many non-fiction writers will occasionally host free readings or lectures at universities in the United States. Go to these events to see if you like their books and learn more about content that interests you. Some books often begin with a brief explanation, so don’t get discouraged after just the first few pages. You should remember that every story has a hidden lesson.

Get the book you want to read. There are a few ways you can do this:

• Borrow books from the library. The advantage of this way is that it’s free and easy. If you don’t have a library card yet, go to the library to apply for one.
  • Many library systems allow you to pre-order books online. They will notify you when the book is returned to the library for you to pick up.
  • Note that if you want to read a famous book, you will have to wait weeks or months to borrow the book.
• Buy books. Go to a bookstore or newsstand and buy a book that you can keep for as long as you like. The advantage of this way is that with a little effort, you can find and read the most popular books on the market; The downside is that you will have to spend money to buy the book.
  • Since you have to pay for it, be sure to read the first few pages at the store to see if you like the author’s writing style.
• Borrow books. Friends or family members who recommend books to you often have a book of their own. They will gladly lend you the book until you finish reading it.
  • Take good care of borrowed books, try to read quickly so that you don’t forget that you borrowed them, and avoid leaving them dusty on the bookshelf during the following year.
• Buy e-books. With the advent of smartphones and handheld readers in recent years, electronic versions of printed books have become increasingly popular. This also means you can take the book with you anywhere on your phone/kindle/tablet/iPod.
  • The cost for e-books is usually a bit lower than for printed books, so you can save a bit of money if you already own an e-reader. Don’t buy massive books if you know you won’t read them all. Good e-readers include apps from the Kindle or the new version of the iProduct product line, iBooks.
  • Similar to printed books, you can only keep e-books once you have paid for them. The only downside is that unlike printed books, you can’t sell them because the book will be installed on the device.
  • Remember that on long trips or camping, e-books will be harder to carry around than printed books.

Read a book. Find a comfortable place to sit, make sure there is enough light, and flip the cover open. Start reading from the beginning – usually the first chapter, unless the book has some opening content. Read each page in turn until you run out of books. You should only read the last part of the book when you have read the rest of the book.

• Decide whether to read the title or not. The content of the book is the opening text of the book, not the first chapter. This content includes four basic categories, each with a different purpose. You can manually select the part to read in the content of the book. The four types of headline content include:
  • Acknowledgments: A short paragraph listing the people who helped the author during the writing process. You can read the thank you section if you want, but most people don’t usually pay attention to this section. Acknowledgments also often appear at the end of the book.
  • Foreword: The preface will be written by another writer other than the book’s author, so it usually only appears in reprints of influential books, such as a novel have won a prize or an important scientific research project. The foreword usually tells the reader what the book is about and why you should read it.
  • Foreword: The foreword is written by the author himself. This section is usually shorter than the preface, but not always. Basically, this is a short piece of writing that explains why and how the author wrote the book. If you are interested in the author’s personal life or creative process, the preface can provide you with some valuable information.
  • Introduction: The introduction is the part where the author talks directly to the reader, introduces the book, mentions the purpose of the book, and arouses excitement in the reader before starting to read the book. This section is more common in nonfiction than fiction. If you don’t want to know some of the information mentioned in the book in advance, read the author’s introduction after reading the entire book.
• Decide if you want to read the end of the book. The end-of-book content includes writings by many other authors that appear after the main body of the book.
  • The content at the end of the book is usually a collection of short articles or discussions about the work, often only appearing in reprints of some famous works for use in schools, such as “The Grapes of Wrath”. ” by John Steinbeck.
  • Similar to the content at the beginning of the book, you can optionally read or not read the content at the end of the book.
  • If you have a particular interest in a book, the content at the end will help you review some passages in the book. When the importance of a book is not fully understood, this section can provide you with important historical and cultural context related to the work. However, most people ignore the content at the end of the book.

Read books in moderation. Reading a good book is a fascinating experience and makes time pass very quickly. You need to prepare a book clip and remember not to read books continuously for too long. (Set a timer on your phone or watch if necessary.) By doing so, you’ll enjoy the book longer, and won’t miss deadlines and don’t shirk your duties just because you’re too focused on reading.