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Levenger Press (2005), 123 pages
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"How to get more books in your life and more life from your books." ... from the cover.
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LibraryThing member adamallen
Summary:
A guide for improving your approach to reading. It makes a case for maintaining a reading list, having a library, writing your thoughts in your books, joining a reading group, audiobooks, and more. It makes recommendations for how to improve retention, when to stop a book that isn't drawing
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Loved it. It's a terrific little guide and I'll follow many of its suggestions (hence writing a review/keeping a log). I'm not big on audiobooks though. I was swayed by many of his thoughts.
I bought and mailed copies to mom, my brother, and bought a third to loan out to friends. I intend to write the author a note of thanks (did and received a response and gifts).
A favorite quote:
"Your studying your own topics for your own reasons now. With some, you reach in for a single piece of fruit. With others, you shake the tree with gusto."
A guide for improving your approach to reading. It makes a case for maintaining a reading list, having a library, writing your thoughts in your books, joining a reading group, audiobooks, and more. It makes recommendations for how to improve retention, when to stop a book that isn't drawing
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you in, and more. It's a handbook to more pleasurable reading.Thoughts:
Loved it. It's a terrific little guide and I'll follow many of its suggestions (hence writing a review/keeping a log). I'm not big on audiobooks though. I was swayed by many of his thoughts.
I bought and mailed copies to mom, my brother, and bought a third to loan out to friends. I intend to write the author a note of thanks (did and received a response and gifts).
A favorite quote:
"Your studying your own topics for your own reasons now. With some, you reach in for a single piece of fruit. With others, you shake the tree with gusto."
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LibraryThing member MissLizzy
Leveen is, as far as I am concerned, a demi-god. This book gave me a LOT of ideas as to how to organize my library (he suggests some sort of system, whether paper or online), as well as how to slow down in my reading, and just get more out of the book.
From this book alone, I have pulled out at
From this book alone, I have pulled out at
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least a dozen MORE books that he either quoted, suggested, or mentioned as being good. Figures. A reader's work is never done. Show Less
LibraryThing member Vagabondbookman
I bought two copies of this book, kept one and sent the other to my son, who aspires to be a well-read literary snob, who will quote obscure passages from books nobody has ever heard about, let alone read. I told him to read this book first (part of a 20 pound box of books I mailed to him) and said
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to read it first. Hopefully he will pick up a few pointers on how to carve out more time to achieve his life-goal. A great little book, highly recommended. (Although I am more of a preservationist type of reader, I can't stand the thought of writing in the books as the author recommends.) Show Less
LibraryThing member spywall
A quick little read that I picked up in Chicago at the Levenger shop in Macy's on Michigan Ave... There is some great advice in here, though I felt like the overall volume was a little too simplistic, but perfect for it's target audience, I guess.I love books about books and books about reading and
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I was hoping for more proper essays. I would consider this a great little "getting started" guide. Show Less
LibraryThing member kaulsu
For a serious reader, this little book doesn't contain too much of interest. For a neophyte, it is a treasure-trove. The problem is envisioning such a novice reader interested in learning to read! HOWEVER, it contains a gem of a study method I wish I had known of during my undergraduate days: A
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page of a book has four margins. On the outer margin, summarize the paragraphs, define terms. On the upper margin, jot down thoughts that have occurred to you as you read. On the lower margin, jot down unanswered questions. On the inner margin, compose a question or two the page answers. When studying for the quiz or exam, cover all margins except the questions and see how well you have retained the contents. Look at the unanswered questions at the bottom and see if they are still unanswered: do some research if they are. Indexed. Bibliography. Show Less
LibraryThing member gwendolyndawson
A short book about creating a thoughtful reading list. This book reinvigorated my interest in reading.
LibraryThing member Cygnus555
If you have a library that doesn't just exist online (!) then this book is a must read. I loved it - it was such fun to use the tools he talks about to organize my many paged live! Fall in Book Love!
LibraryThing member MusicMom41
Do you remember the Levenger Catalog of tools for readers? This small book by the co-founder of Levenger is what in 2006 started me keeping a journal of my reading. The sub-title is "How to get more books in your life and more life from your books" and his mission is to help readers get more from
I love to read books about books and books that suggest other books to read. This one fits both categories so made a good first entry in my Reading Journal. I refer to it periodically, especially during “dry” periods, as I progress with this very personal and not very well organized adventure journaling my reading.
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their passion and help lapsed readers rediscover that passion. He talks about a wide range of reading selections, including fiction and non fiction, classics and the latest best seller and books about books. He discusses how to discover the books that will be meaningful to you, how to get the most from your reading including summarizing books when you’ve finished them (hence the journal), and how to share with others your passion for books. He encourages you to keep the books that “spoke” to you so you can refer to them again. He also allows you to consider your "junk reading" (for me that would be mysteries and Georgette Heyer) as legitimate which really helps my yearly book total! I love to read books about books and books that suggest other books to read. This one fits both categories so made a good first entry in my Reading Journal. I refer to it periodically, especially during “dry” periods, as I progress with this very personal and not very well organized adventure journaling my reading.
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LibraryThing member Osbaldistone
What sounded like a nice little how-to turned out to be a source for truly new insights into my reading life. This book is a series of simple ideas to help the avid reader make decisions on what to read, what not to read, when to give up on a book, and how to retain more of what you read.
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highly recommended for any serious, lifetime reader.
Os.
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this book three years ago, and have employed many of the ideas in my everyday reading, including a reading journal. I don't write in my books, but now I createa page or three of notes as I read each book. This alone has really added to my enjoyment, retention, and ability to find the common threads in what I am reading.highly recommended for any serious, lifetime reader.
Os.
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LibraryThing member Murphy-Jacobs
This book changed how I approached all my reading. It increased my desire to track my own reading and released me from the agonizing need to finish any book I started, no matter how much I might hate it. I recommend it as a good basis for developing a more satisfactory reading life.
LibraryThing member darlingtrk
This is a fun book about books, reading about reading. Three great pieces of advice: don't feel you have to finish every book. If in 50 pages you aren't hooked, put it down and try another. Listen to audio books. They recapture some of the time lost in our busy, mobile society. Join a book group.
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Fellowship in books broadens our understanding and perspective. Each of these bits of advice are covered in chapters all their own, which is fine, but a bit of overkill. On the whole, I found the Little Guide more encouragement than enlightenment, which is fine. I think that's all it was meant to be. I am newly emersed in a desire to read more and get more out of it. I feel my life is impoverished when I am not reading several books at once. This, as I take it from Leveen, is a good thing. Finally, I appreciate his perspective on my library full of unread books. It is a kitchen full of food, at hand when I am hungry. By all means read this book if you find yourself under-understood by those who do not delight in books. Show Less
LibraryThing member LMHTWB
An excellent book that I really hate! This book encourages the reader to create a plan for his/her reading so that the time is productive. The author gives many simple suggestions -- everything from creating the "to read" list to listening to audio books, as well as writing in books. (I'm not a fan
I get the impression he wouldn't be a fan of my cozy cat mysteries which I've been reading... And he has a point. And this point hits me where it hurts -- I need to be reading better books -- I know it and I'm going to try. I've very glad I read this book and will return to it again to glean more helpful hints from it.
I read the print version and listened to the CD version also -- interesting to do both at once.
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of writing in books, but I agree with his argument for it, so I will try it.)I get the impression he wouldn't be a fan of my cozy cat mysteries which I've been reading... And he has a point. And this point hits me where it hurts -- I need to be reading better books -- I know it and I'm going to try. I've very glad I read this book and will return to it again to glean more helpful hints from it.
I read the print version and listened to the CD version also -- interesting to do both at once.
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LibraryThing member TerriS
I really enjoyed this little book about reading books! It gives tips about how to organize your books and your reading life to get more out of what you read, and also to remember more of what you read. It talks about audiobooks (& how important the narrator is!), the fellowship of books, and book
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clubs. It was a really quick read and I just enjoyed it a lot! I highly recommend it for book lovers! Show Less
LibraryThing member cookierooks
Doesn't really tread new ground, but an interesting take on the reading life from the founder of Levenger. He coins the phrase "ristening" - what we do with audiobooks.
LibraryThing member deldevries
A delightful read for ... readers! Thoughtful coverage of what, where, and how to make your reading life even better.
LibraryThing member kcoleman428
I liked this book for the great ideas it gave me for having better comprehension of my books. I am also going to implement the "reading Candidates" list and the Living Library...what wonderful ideas!
LibraryThing member BenKline
My first book finished for the 2019 year (and the first of my goal of 100), this was purposefully chosen to be my first book. Figured I'd start the year with a book to help 'boost' my reading.
While there was definitely some practical ideas and insights, it was mostly generally vague and more or
Which in truth, is probably more beneficial.
While there was definitely some practical ideas and insights, it was mostly generally vague and more or
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less of an impractical type of boosting. After reading this, it definitely makes me WANT to read more. Did it really give me knowledge or help on HOW to read more? Ehh.... not so much, more of like a psychological push from behind to get me motivated to read more than a practical step-by-step process to help me read more.Which in truth, is probably more beneficial.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2005-04-05
ISBN
9781929154173