How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler
“How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler is a classic guide to reading effectively and efficiently. According to Adler, reading can be divided into four categories: elementary, inspectional, analytical, and syntopical. The ultimate goal is Syntopical reading, which entails contrasting and comparing several books on the same subject. Each level builds on the one before it.
How to Read a Book provides readers with practical strategies for reading more effectively and getting the most out of their reading experience. Asking questions, annotating, and summarizing the main ideas in the text are ways that Adler stresses the value of active engagement with the material. This enhances retention and comprehension.