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The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller.

The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho that was first published in 1988. Originally wr...

For older books, try to understand the historical context. For books written in an unfamiliar country, try to understand the cultural context. 

Some helpful questions to ask include:

• Why did the author write this? 
• What is their background?
• What else have they wri...

• Read 2–3 book summaries (Google search). Most books have several summaries containing the best information in the book (the 20 percent of ideas that create 80 percent of value).
• Listen to an author interview (podcast, Google). Interviews are engaging, and give you the a...