How to Read a Book

Mortimer J. Adler

11 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2018–2023.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 5 recommendations
• Ask HN: How do you synthesize books that you read? 2023 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Which books have made you a better thinker and problem solver? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Trying to study textbooks effectively: a year of experimentation 2021 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Free Audio Books: Download Great Books for Free 2020 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation