Create a dedicated reading space with good lighting and minimal distractions.

Use the Feynman Technique: teach what you learn to someone else to identify knowledge gaps.

Take brief notes after each chapter. Summarizing helps cement knowledge.

Write documentation as if the next person reading it is a violent psychopath who knows where you live.

Organize books by color for visual appeal or by genre for practical access.

Use a pointer or your finger to guide your eyes. This can increase reading speed by 25%.