On the Topic of Only Reading Good Books (And Just Rereading Your Favorites)

I came across a good article on the topic of reading, 7 Ways to Retain More of Every Book You Read from James Clear. I was looking for tips for reading comprehension. And as internet searches do, it led me to different topic from the one I was searching. 

While the article is about 'reading comprehension strategies', what made double take was when he wrote: "Start more books. Quit most of them. Read the great ones twice." 

I thought that a great strategy. I do love reading, and I read all types of books. But how many times have I slogged through a story that didn't resonate with me? And that includes cookbooks. And do I actually bring that strategy to real life? To answer this - I just need to count the number of times a handful books and audiobooks I've reread or listened to again and again.

Opening up a new book and finding myself in a new world in someone else's shoes is somewhat exciting. But there is also something about picking up a book and reliving it.

Read James Clear's full article here: https://jamesclear.com/reading-comprehension-strategies

Renee Shelton
Succotash Book Reviews
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