What Should Be Done Before Starting to Read a Book?

Books have an important place in people's lives, and every author wants to give a message to their readers with the stories in the books they write. Although the author sometimes gives these messages directly, sometimes they want you to analyze and understand the messages they want to be given. Some people like to read science fiction, horror, and literary genres, while others like to read action, adventure, or love. Usually, when people decide to read a book, they start reading directly without doing any research about that book. For this reason, some books may not be understood when they are first read. So, what should be done before starting to read a book?

Firstly, it is necessary to do detailed research about the author of the book. It will be a great advantage to know what period the summers lived in, what kind of childhood they had, which authors they liked and how they were influenced by them, in what technique and perspective they wrote their books. After learning all this, you will have preliminary information about what the book you are going to read is about and what the author wants to tell the reader. 

Secondly, did an important event happen during the period when the authors were writing their books? For example, World War II, and the French Revolution. If so, how did these events affect the authors? In addition, when most writers decide to produce something, they are inspired and influenced by authors who suit their style. They also try to take their style as an example when writing their content. By learning about the favorite authors of the author whose books you prefer to read and their styles, you will also have an idea about that author and the book. Finally, choose a quiet and comfortable place that gives you peace of mind to read your book. Decide how much you want to read in one sitting or how long you want to read for. Read the back cover or the blurb on the inside flap of the book cover to get an overview of the plot, characters, and themes. When you finish the book, don't forget to do detailed research about the book, look for answers to the questions you have in mind, and exchange ideas with other people who have read the book.