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But if you're going through a difficult book or one that you want to savor and reflect on, it probably doesn't make sense to use methods that involve skipping or plowing through the material as fast as possible.

A long time ago, there was only one option available: the traditional paper book. Nowadays, we can choose to read, watch, or listen to books. While there's the luxury of options, new questions arise, such as: How should we read a book? Is one format superior to the other?

We'll look first at traditional books, then e-books, and finally, audiobooks.

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