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How to read a boring book
Create well-defined goals for the reading.
Having clear-cut, well-defined goals increases the chances of success in almost any endeavor. When it comes to reading, you may not be aware of your goals going into the book.
However, you can easily create your own goals as you go along. If you're reading a book for class, you probably have a set number of pages or chapters to get through.