Book Review: "How to Read a Book" by Mortimer J. Alder
Ever wished you could get more out of the books you read? Mortimer Adler's classic How to Read a Book offers a systematic approach to deepen your reading skills.
📍 Nonfiction
📍 Active Reading
📍 Reading as a Dialogue
📍 Techniques for Critical Reading
Adler's Practical Strategies
Adler breaks reading into four levels with concrete strategies for each: inspectional reading to evaluate books quickly, analytical reading to grasp core arguments, and syntopical reading of multiple books for deep understanding.
The Importance of Reading Well
In our age of scrolling and skimming, Adler encourages us to slow down and wrestle with important ideas in "good books." Whether a student, professional, or lifelong learner, you'll gain new appreciation for reading and tools to engage with it more meaningfully.