А. General:
1. Read all books in one order. The order of reading should be consistent with the purpose (goal) of the recitation.
B. When read for enlightenment:
2. Remember, reading is one of the important, necessary, serious things, not "talk" or "celibacy".
3. Study at least one of the books you read.
4. Regret the time and effort you spend on reading: it will be paid in excess. Spend all your energy reading.
5. Struggle with laziness of thinking and imagination without stopping. These are the worst enemies.
6. Try to understand every part of the book perfectly and clearly
7. Don't overlook anything without good reason.
8. Do not leave the book unfinished without good reason.
9. Do not call on others for help unnecessarily, gather all your strength without needing the help of others. Amateurism is above all.
10. Where necessary - force your imagination to work "completely".
11. If you want to read better by doing research - read a pen, a synopsis, notes, an extract.
12. Learn to use headlines.
13. Read not only "from left to right", but also "from right to left" - return to what was read.
14. Try to understand first, then criticize.
15. Criticism of the book, read the book after reading.
16. When you read the book, clarify the essence and note it in short words.
C. About choosing a book for personal enlightenment:
17. Less reading, but thorough reading.
18. Read what you need, even if it's not interesting.
19. Read what is the best that can be achieved.
20. Read what is too light and not too heavy.
21. Guide any reading plan (according to expert advice and reading program).
"How to read a book" by SI Povarnin