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How to read smarter, not harder
This is regarding the cover article “How to read smarter, not harder” by Muslim Raza Surahio (YW, August 9, 2025). We have read about different ways of reading in various articles; however, this one offered a unique and practical approach.
It explained methods such as skimming, scanning, using the blurb, contents and index, as well as exploring summaries and critical analyses.
It allows one to read a book properly without wasting time. All the tips and guidance were very helpful in deciding which book to buy and how to read it........





















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