You might know about the book "How to Read a Book" by Mortimer Adler and Charles van Doren. Adler, among other things, was the executve director of Encyclopedia Britannica during its heyday and a leading figure in the development of the "Great Books" selections. Their advice parallels quite strongly with yours.

Reading is good because if you don't know how to read you will not comprehend what you are reading. So you will never succeed with insufficient reading skills. This means you will not be able to get a job, and you will not be successful in the future as a professional.

I think it's good to read because everything you do has to do with reading. When reading, it's good to highlight things cause you might have the answer or it just might relate to you. Reading helps you build a better grammar & vocabulary. It also helps you write better sentences so you can be at least at a proficient level.There are all kinds of books you can read. You can read books about animals, people, sports and cooking. It's all kinds of genres. That's why it's a good thing to read because you can learn about things and be able to write your own book one day.

Do you think reading is fun? Well, I do because it could sometimes take you on an adventure. I think books shouldn't be put aside so no one could read them. I look at books as a friend, not an enemy. Some could inspire some people to become writers and write so many books for people to read and become what the writer is right now. You never know if you could be a famous writer who writes many good books that children might like. I have learned many ideas from a decent book of how to make airplanes and other creative stuff. I try to talk to others what books mean to them, but they just throw those books like it was an angry animal on them. I think books should be read instead of being lonely and dusty for no child or adult to take that book and read for at least 10 seconds, and I have seen some kids or adults just getting bored by looking at it. Sometimes when I get bored of playing video games all day, I get a book and find some mistakes the authors have or even the title wrong. You people out there should be grateful for these books. Some people afford a small book and also you are killing trees by just throwing away books that might not interest you. Instead, just give to a person who really wants more than you ever did. Thank you for reading what I had to say.

Reading books can inspire some people to become an author of a book some day. Books should not be put away for no one to read and let it be unread for some years because some people out there maybe would want that book that you have left for many years. When reading, you should always understand what the writer is saying and also what he wants you to believe.There are all types of books that you could read. Reading also helps you improve in your writing like writing an essay for a teacher. Once I read a book that I really liked but I got bored of reading it over and over so I made a 2nd book. Reading is also important because it improves your vocabulary. Some people might just think the authors are boring people inventing these stories for no one to read.

Reading books is another way to improve your reading and understanding what you are reading. Many people might think reading is for nerds, but it isn't. Reading is fun because when you read, you might even think you are there. It is amazing if you read some books that might be challenging for you. Challenging books will make you understand what you're reading. So if you have a book that has been there for a long time, read it or donate it to your nearby library. Read a book that is about what you are interested in but not comic books that many 12-year-old kids have in their room. So get a book that is more interesting to you.

Sometimes when you read a book, you may forget or you may know it by memory. A book for me is like a friend that you read again and again because you like that book. Reading is important because you learn something new and understand what you read. When you read, you need to comprehend and understand, but if you don't understand or comprehend it, you won't know what you read. Even though a book has too many letters and you think it is boring, whether a little book or a big book, it doesn't matter but you will learn something new.

To me, what he is trying to say is that people think reading is boring. But you shouldn't care what people think. Read if you want to. You are not just supposed to read and then later forget what you read. You are supposed to read to understand, and if you don't get something, go back to that page and read it again. You should take notes on the good and juicy parts. Reading can do a lot for you especially getting better at English.

To me, what this is trying to say is that most people think reading is boring. Read if u want. Don't read and then to forget what u just have read. U read to understand what the book is trying to say. If u don't get it, go back and highlight the parts u don't understand. Reading could also help u in your English.

I think it is trying to tell us is that reading is important. The whole point about reading is for us to know how things are. You need to know how to read because mostly all the things in life, you are going to have to read. If you can't read, then what is the use of being famous or what you want to do? You are still going to read.

Reading is very important. It helps you learn more and get better in reading because you will get better in spelling and writing too. Reading can be really fun. When you're bored, you could always take out a book and read.

Kindness is very important. Everyone needs and has it. Kindness can encourage other people to be strong and happy. Kindness can help people realize something like how life is precious and their talent. Even kindness from a stranger is enough to help others.
Without kindness, the world can be a total mess Everyone will feel mean, angry, sad, and depressed. Some people may even try to commit suicide. Suicide is a sad option that no one should consider.

We are a not-for-profit educational organization founded by Mortimer Adler and we have recently made an exciting discovery--three years after writing the wonderfully expanded third edition of How to Read a Book, Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren made a series of thirteen 14-minute videos, lively discussing the art of reading. The videos were produced by Encyclopaedia Britannica. For reasons unknown, sometime after their original publication, these videos were lost.

Three hours with Mortimer Adler on one DVD. A must for libraries and classroom teaching the art of reading.

I cannot over-exaggerate how instructive these programs are. We are so sure that you will agree, if you are not completely satisfied, we will refund your donation.

Please go here to see a clip and learn more:

http://www.thegreatideas.org/HowToReadABook.htm