Q&A for How to Read a Novel in One Day

An old teacher taught me a trick that really helps with this. When you read, become aware of the little voice inside your head that's doing the reading. Does it sound like you? Does it sound like anything at all? Grasp that voice, and turn it into the voice of someone else. It can be someone you know, a fictional character, or anyone whose voice holds your attention. Now keep on reading, but in that person's voice. It will be a lot easier to pay attention.

Get some recommendations from friends who share your interests. You could also check online for the current top ten current best-sellers in the genre that most interests you.

You can read at least 22 pages a day: 11 in the morning and 11 at night.

This is ultimately up to you. If you enjoy the book, you will find yourself reading many pages in just a few minutes. Also, eliminating distractions could aid in your goal.

Ask someone to give you a synopsis about it so you have some idea of what it's about. If you don't know anyone who's read it, check Amazon.com for reviews, just be wary of spoilers.

Sure, depending on how easy the reading material is and how quick of a reader you are. If the two books are part of the same series, it could be tempting to jump straight into the next novel without thinking. Just take breaks every now and again to get up and stretch and give your eyes a rest.

That's going to be tough. Focus on your book and get through as much as you can. Next time plan your reading so you can finish on time.

When I'm reading, I'll read the first 5 chapters as a test. If I like the first 5 chapters, then I'll like the book. If I don't like the first 5 chapters, I'll put it down and pick a different book. If the boring book is mandatory, keep an open mind about it and you might end up liking it.

Well, he seems to know what he likes. As long as his reading isn't for academic purposes (where he'd really need to have read the entire), there's no reason to fret over it.

It depends on how long it is and how much you truly want to finish it. It has to be a book that you really like, and that you won't get bored of. You need to be fully committed. Just find a comfortable, quiet place and start reading. Don't let anything distract you. Also, try not to think of anything but what you are reading about while reading.

You'll want to learn how to skim—how to glean the important information from each page without reading all of it. It's a skill that's acquired with time and practice, but you can begin by reading the beginning, middle, and end of each paragraph only, just enough to get the gist of it, but not so much that you are overly slowed.

If you feel you're ready to read a series in one week, go for it! You just have to be determined to read throughout the week. You can also re-read this article to help if you forget throughout the week. If you start to feel burned out, don't be afraid to take a break and let your mind rest.

You could read a certain amount of chapters each day. For example If it had 21 chapters, you would be best reading three chapters a day. Alternatively, you could split it and read a certain amount of pages each day instead. Also, take the book with you everywhere you go.

Try splitting it up into sections and treating yourself after every 50 pages.

You'll have to read 41-42 pages a day. That means about 20-21 pages in the morning and 20-21 at night. That might be a lot, but as long as you focus, you should get through.

You can first try to figure it out with context clues (words around the confusing word), but if the meaning still isn't clear, you can certainly look it up. However, as this can significantly slow your progress, keep in mind that if the words aren't significant to the plot, you don't have to understand 100% of them to enjoy the novel's message.

Read for at least two hours a day, and depending on your reading speed you'll get through it.