[header] How to read a book [title] Choose a book. [step] If you're reading for your own enjoyment, you will probably want to pick a general interest fiction or nonfiction book. There are literally millions of such books, so finding one that's right for you can be challenging. 
A good place to start is by thinking about what you like, and also about what you don't like. Keep in mind how many different types of books are out there.