how to properly read a book

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You know when you're really used to doing something and for so long that after a while you just think "oh hey, I can actually do this". That's what I thought about reading. I read a lot. I read as much as my schedule allows me in my free time and I read a lot for work. My Law Degree basically consisted of reading, my Master's degree also basically consisted of reading and after a while I thought - well, I must know how to read.
And then I read a book on how to read a book. The book is literally called "how to read a book" and it was written by Mortimer J Adler and Charles Van Doren and it basically blew my mind.
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[@AdemirAlijagic]

Highlighting interesting and useful parts in a book, and then later adding these parts into a "common book" has been a really nice new habit in my reading and I love it! 😊

[@danashaheen5826]

Hello! How would I benefit from this method when reading a fictional novel?

[@AdemirAlijagic]

@@danashaheen5826 There are plenty of interesting parts in most books, fiction or non-fiction. With novels, I personally tend to highlight my own "commentary" to the plot. Many novels have a theme or 'message' they want to get across, and I then highlight these points as I see them. Sometimes I would highlight something funny, interesting, or just fun trivia for later. Other times a book is just not that memorable and I don't find anything noteworthy, and that's fine as well 😊 Enjoy your novel, and have a great day Dana!

[@danashaheen5826]

@@AdemirAlijagic That's interesting, I'm definitely going to do this from now on. Thanks a lot, truly appreciate it!

[@mewmewkissycutie1028]

every time i read out loud I start to believe I'm alliterate

[@mariana-vieira]

Same

[@chaerunfi]

same here hahahahha

[@MA-oq8gy]

“Illiterate”

[@cocochanel3812]

I thought it was just me .

[@gamepirate1108]

Right I be like 😅c-c- car

[@Samantha-wl1fq]

Mariana: do you know how to read a book? Me: ye- well....maybe?

Me: well i know how to read, does that count?

[@Alma3924]

@ no

[@AhmetKaan]

A quick reminder: *Give your best every day, even though you don't feel good. Because in the end having regret about your potential is the worst..*

[@Lovelife2022-j6w]

Thank you! Wonder remind before I start my day!

[@Eliftae]

Another reminder; do not be too hard on yourself. You are a human being , you can't give your %100 everyday. It's okay to fail, it's okay to take a break. Your mental health matters. :)

[@annamattos8627]

I discovered "How to read a book" earlier this year and it changed my reading life.

[@kumiiz]

YES I JUST GOT A BOOK NAMED "Theodore Boone" AND IAM LIKE WOW

[@Marie-lb1tj]

I'm Jared, 19

[@MrNorthshorepipe]

Underrated comment

[@David_J._Fisher]

I can’t explain how much I love that comment

[@VeteranHassan]

Hello Jared. I really liked your comments. Welcome.

[@marin9295]

Hello jared

[@talliedolls12]

let me guess, you never ducking learned how to read?

[@platinum2t6]

This book isn’t even showing up for me on Audible. I guess they want me to actually read a book

[@ramirozapata408]

Dudee 😂😂😂

[@sunkissed104]

LOL 🥴🥴

[@rambleonrose2993]

Actually, I just checked and it is now available on audible!

[@ba-gg6jo]

Mind-numbing, after 60 years of reading I think I will stick to reading a book for the joy of reading. I think this is aimed at new readers or reading for qualifications. I found the key element to understanding a book is to be aware of the time when it was written and the life of the author. Leo Tolstoy for instance War and Peaceis a book I am reading it for the third time in 40 years and discovering so much more at every reading. Don't forget to actually enjoy the book!

[@rieyadomi]

Thank you so much!

[@Prodigy_Il]

I read "How to Read a Book" this book she reviewed is a instruction on how to read "Great Books" books that have transformed western thought and have been foundational to our understanding. Usually the books referenced were nonfiction books, separate from something like the Bible which would be a different form of reading, something the author points out in the text. There is reading for entertainment and reading for learning/understanding. It's perfectly fine to read for entertainment just as you've decided. This book is really aimed for those who are very interested in abstract ideas more so than interested in traditional literature.

[@AWSKAR]

You are misrepresenting Adler's book and I don't believe that you have read it.@@Prodigy_Il

[@amythistmoon518]

I really struggle with formulating questions while reading a book. because of this find "having a conversation" with my book helps for me. To do this I write comments, questions, and even indicate my motions in the margins of a book. I also include notes for pages I think are relevant or other books or articles I have read. In simple terms, I pretend the word I am reading are my friend talking to me and the margin space is just my responding in turn to the conversation.

This is one of the best books i've read. Thank you for bringing this on KZbin.

[@morganevrbetic]

my dyslexia and adhd clicked SO FAST

[@camilaalmeida3511]

Gurll, same

[@camilaorellana447]

I think, this apply when you read for study, or for information. But I'm not sure that could apply when you read for pleasure

[@AhmetKaan]

Reading is the best way to learn how the successful people think. Because it takes years to write a masterpiece but a couple of hours to read. It really blows my mind because it is soooo beneficial...

[@karimabourayan6778]

Just in the right time. I was thinking that I need to improve my way of reading to get more of every book I read. Thank you for this video.

[@gloomydaysunshine8656]

I've recently realized how I read and I immediately figured out how to read so that I actually enjoy it and it's life changing

[@tobekind716]

I listened to the first 30 seconds of this video then went on Amazon to buy the book. Thank you Mariana ❤️ for pointing this out. I don't read. I recently started to take reading as a hobby and love reading. Now, I can learn to properly read a book from the start.

[@sarahxweese]

do fanfics count because i read those like it’s my job

[@namitavarma9955]

@Sarah Weese same

[@yabombo8145]

i find it very peculiar that women can orgasm from words, it seems very classy and refined but very sad at the same time.

[@Snook_YT]

Girrlllll what you talking bout

[@TheMhamel]

This is fantastic, I actually use some of this methodology myself and it's life changing as a creator and grad student! Thank you

[@richasshole3084]

I read two books at once, it’s awesome for me because I’ve always had a higher reading level in elementary school than my peers and it only exploded as I grew up. My ADHD makes me fly throughout the books I’m able to highlight favorite lines I’m able to look up words and make flash cards to increase my vocabulary. I love you’re gorgeous nails baby. 🤤😍 I recently joined a book club.

[@crunxxyy3527]

Wtf i wasnt expecting that second to the last sentence lol

[@jaif7327]

wtf is that 2nd last sentence my nigga

[@richasshole3084]

@@crunxxyy3527 that I make flash cards? That I like to educate myself continuously?

[@blbubble2106]

@@richasshole3084 you are not alone in that...! It's good really!❤

[@sarahtalone7031]

Ok, I love your videos! I also love, love, love reading, but my own major doesn't really allows me the type of reading I want to do most of the time, so it's been a long time since I've last deep dove into reading and actually felt really good while doing so, like it heals and fullfils me in a way only book lovers (or bookworms, it better describes myself :D) can experience. Watching these type of videos, full of useful information + bringing a lot of passion into the art of appreciating books, makes me dream of stuffing myself with books and never-ending exploring of new ways to enjoy them! Thank you so much for your dedication in bringing to us excellent quality information. Abraços do Brasil :D

[@JohnFourtyTwo]

I start at page one and work my way to the end. I make notes in a notebook to note things that interested me and keep a dictionary at hand for unknown words. I'm very opinionated so the author is already working uphill to get my attention to pickup the book and then read it. For novels, hopefully the author has done their job to keep my attention in the book and not wondering off causing me to count the pages to the end or just start skimming over obviously boring uninterested parts. James Patterson and Dan Brown has a way with keeping my attention and usually I can't put their books down until the end.

[@peterconner1766]

I've been reading my entire life.. I like to read . I don't care if I'm doing it "properly." Stuff like this is about our world of monetization. In this day and age it's much more important that people read than read "properly." I've read the book, btw. I appreciate your efforts. I'm just sayin'.

[@musonobari2560]

This video has been beautifully crafted. It's overwhemingly informing, which is a rare thing in youtube videos. 😃😘😘😘

[@IshaSharma11]

Really help for a person who get too overwhelmed while reading ❤

[@mushroomskateboarder1407]

interesting points throughout the video 0:09 PAX!! i love that book 0:11 homosexuality that was kinda random lol 1:45 those books are really pretty 4:05 pretty bookmark 4:33 “a book road-map” i like that 5:08 pax again 🦊 5:50 the illiad- i’m reading that in class 6:22 a christmas tree :0 and yes i am done ✨

[@peacefulcreativity444]

iconic comment

[@you2ez_mc486]

lol

[@sophiaschillersofienschena9603]

"Why is she taking the bookmark out? Nooo don´t! Did she really? Nooo!"

[@rb-44]

This is the greatest comment.

[@rohinirajpoot1144]

Informative and interesting video, most people don't know how to read or what to look in a book they are ready. Thank you for making the video.

[@yourstudybuddy5420]

I already watched so many study You tube channels but not like Mariana study corner because she post videos those are so helpful and those tips she told that any you tube channels not gonna tell you.

[@iqbalkandola5294]

I have struggled to read a book for so many years, I am now going to overcome this problem by doing it this year, wish me luck

[@Alma3924]

Good luck my friend and first like for ya

[@so-nali]

How you doing up ? Any updates?

[@methodicallymaya]

Always love the editing on this video! It’s fantastic

[@ishita979]

Ooh, it's only 3 minutes since this was posted and it already has 170 views !!! Wow!! Lots of Love, Mariana!!!

[@darkerdawn5341]

flexible to understand the useful information that has come from you. because i am kind of person who can still staying at home to finish the books that i've been read, my nurtured is also annotating the important method of detailed that have an impact in my personal experiences. thankyou to share and also delivered your utmost experiences about the books.

[@davidmizak4642]

This is really interesting material. I appreciate the effort you put into providing it. Many thanks!

[@shiba6923]

“The first step is elementary reading” *proceeds to pull out the divine comedy* 😂😂😂 found that very ironic lol

[@pro369]

Fantastic topic to dwell on. Well chosen and perfectly presented.

[@reshmac7857]

Hey, please do a video on "Things to do before new year." ❤️

[@lilyivey5933]

god i thought i made up this title and that my brain was just calling me stupid....anyway, very excited to dive into this video and learn how i may have been reading books incorrectly!

[@_StayCommitted]

This is a soothing video and thank you for the content

[@jennifermarea8011]

I'm really confused about this title so that's why I clicked.

[@YourFriendlyInsuranceAdjuster]

I was searching for "best posture for reading books" but stumbled on your video

[@emanuelpark1499]

I think that book is fully of common sense, I read it and there was a lot of unnecessary things and the author could have been more direct. Edit: I would add that the real solution to be a better reader is to read more.

[@ahmadrifai826]

How to be rich: get more money

[@Straw_berri44]

@@ahmadrifai826 😂u ✅

[@willlexie]

I would love to see more bookish videos from you ❤️

[@jsmith5764]

Understanding a book for me depends on the subject of the book. Take Beyond Good And Evil by F. Nietzsche my problem is knowing when he is actually saying what he means and when he is making fun of other philosophers or ideas. Also for me I have to read Nietzsche very slowly since his writing is packed with a multiplicity of meaning.

[@moazzammattu3376]

Beautifully edited ❤

[@ilfak4986]

WAS THAT CIRCE I SAW IM CLICKING THE VIDEO

[@mirmhossainmirhossain1120]

Thanks a lot mariana for a helpful video. 🤓

[@solianakafel3017]

thx i like the book when it goes deeper and i read more like movies.

[@angelshanaya6737]

Hey I am a Philosophy student I also read & studied the Republic of Plato😊

[@ZoeMay]

As a self proclaimed bookworm, I found this delightful 📚

[@AnneDulong]

Love your visuals!!!

[@vedashreepatankar]

Much needed video Marianaa

[@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219]

Wow! So many Stoic books. Love it! Also this really reminded me to keep asking questions whenever reading. Thanks :)

[@marythevcard]

Ok, so i can't even read...cool, I guess...

[@davianahernandez4491]

I love to read.

[@mariumshefa8025]

The book is in my tbr list this year

[@justdoit2377]

Read what you love, until you love to read!

[@ayeyahtrine6353]

the Quran is the second biggest book that I'm trying to read. The last whole book I read was in 6th grade Anne frank, I'm in 10th grade currently

[@AbuHummi]

I can read Qur'an but letter by letter. In Shaa Allah, you and I and can read Qur'an properly before this year ends. (May Allah Bless you.)

[@somalialoves726]

May god bless u... I'm ins IG let know when u done😊

[@lightinthedark9201]

Actually the Quran is exactly structured in the way she described.More you dig into it,the more you'll find answers.

[@pinkmachine9264]

I wanted to learn sth about reading books for pleasure and... I discovered the most beautiful hands I have ever seen

[@freefilmsfellow]

reading is not something that can be done right or wrong, it is just something that people do for fun

[@elara185]

i saw one title with "história da vida privada" and now i can't stop thinking if are you brazillian or portuguese

[@mariana-vieira]

Portuguesa :)

[@maximushastings-rumoro4680]

It worked

[@atticusgonzalez6374]

Well done max

[@George_uh_Glass]

I have the same English Lit books you have ☺️

[@sabrinaj826]

I love that book!

[@davidpinheiro1316]

Esperando ansiosamente o dia em que você finalmente poste um vídeo todo em português. ahhh meu sonho. você é uma inspiração pra mim.💛💛💛

[@lethuong7559]

How is a useful video! But i will be great if there is subtitle for those whose listening skill isn't good like me.

[@theartopium9980]

Thank you for this .. this is so helpful ❤️

[@isaqueoficial2285]

Do u know how to read Portuguese ? I see some books that are in Portuguese apparently. I’m from Brazil, good video, helped me a lot.

[@iLuvTheMostHigh]

When do you actually read the whole book through? From the Beginning to the end?

[@fuzbeatboxern5714]

Just read what you need inorder to get the knowledg. You don't need to read all the filler.

[@alexandreferroneves]

Tambem tenho essas edições do Senhor dos Aneis 7:11

[@Abeewearingjeans]

Olá Mariana! Obrigada pela partilha!

[@rensmc]

6:20 Love your book collection! ❤️

[@vdiitd]

Hello, I'm new to your channel, so I'm not sure if you have already done it, but can you please make a video on how dyslexic people and people with ADHD can improve their reading skills?

[@linneawestberg6435]

How To ADHD could have some vids on that topic

[@vrinda5150]

I feel like Jared, 19

[@TheEclecticPagan]

I have a question. What should I do if I can't read difficult books?

[@terry1989]

OMG same! The book "How To Read A Book" Got me here

[@fionamou5475]

thanks for sharing 💗

[@teeI0ck]

i have the exact same white mug

[@nate22621]

Hey Mariana, awesome video. I always end up watching your videos twice because the first time I get so mesmerised by its beauty that I forget to listen to what you're saying. What is the yellow notebook you are using?

[@torkianihal6253]

I used to have bad habit of Reading

[@orlablack2412]

I fell out of love with books. It happens because my father told me that fiction books are garbage and useless, I should've bought science/school books instead. I wish I could rediscover my passion for reading again :(

[@m.vieira8077]

Beautiful voice and channel.

[@maggieroquemore1994]

Basically what she is saying at the beginning of this video: So guys I am here today to tell you that your kindergarten teachers were lying to you and that you don't know how to read a book. Now guys please go and read a book on how to read a book. Thank you and by. PS: Love the nails!!💙💙💜💜

[@editor1208]

My life story by skimming: Haha happy….huh wtf….nooo….whatever…..breath in breath out….

[@Pacol]

I am 15th & still don’t know how to read may or spell & I am trying my best at it

[@Quinty-tc3mr]

I just got a ad from a book store BAHAHA

[@Hustleupupwork]

Great accent, I noticed you're from Brazil

[@ahmadelkassem3332]

Hello I like reading but English is not my first language and books I read include some words hard to understand

[@ARJUN7444]

God bless you

[@ASHUTOSHKUMAR-vf8ip]

Very helpful

[@MrGDjiyong]

What is the book title in 1:18??

[@SincerelyGwendolyn]

Thank uuu

[@ATJ_8056]

Would you like to , are you sure ?? Would you like to BTW , what do you want and what were you looking for ? To Marina , Indeed it was worthy information . Gonna read " how to read " 😃

[@krishanu-d1k]

With open eyes we must read book. And we must hold the book straight.

eu estou simplesmente estarrecida com esse vídeo, vou comprar o livro neste instante

[@torylawrence3704]

Hey 👋 thank u for making this channel appreciate it also I have a question on what's the name of the books u using on 1:17 and 1:38 also 1:42 finally 3:30 sorry about that it's hard to see it look interested in that as well u don't mind and I definitely getting how to properly read a book so yea 👌 also before I go your channel help me as well Thank U. Finally u reading this thank u for your time appreciate it and u taking the time to make it as well too also keep up the wonderful contact as well 😉 byeee 🌟 takecare 🌺

[@theodortibeau5698]

im very confuso, você é brasileira? pq tem uns livro em pt aí no meio, n to understanding

[@beepboop1391]

Can anyone tell me what book is shown at 1:24? Looks like a graphic history book.

[@etherealkj7498]

Hi! This book is called “The History Book” and there are so many books like these about different topics! I recently bought the one about philosophy and it’s so interesting. It basically explains the depth and essence of those topics in a simplistic and enjoyable way. I highly recommend it! They also have one about Sherlock Holmes, mythology, sociology, astronomy, and so many more.

[@stevesmith4319]

reading tips ,

[@JoolieEm]

Oh my goooosh! I have the same Alfons Mucha bookmark! hahah :D 2:07

[@kellsliving3220]

I need to learn how to read a book properly lol I no how to read but like 👍 I read a book but then like I put it down in dont touch it again lol

[@jacobaurelus2379]

read the pleasures of reading in an age of distraction by alan jacobs. he formulates a response to adler's book.