An interesting discussion about reading speed on Reddit [Link]

I am a lurker on Reddit, & enjoy the time spent on some of the sub-reddits. I’ve been fascinated with speed-reading (I’m not very good at it), and even more intrigued by those who seem to read quickly & remember what it was they read. This thread on the books subreddit was interesting for just that reason.

How to read faster & retain more [Article]

Mark Manson has some advice:

These are strategies anyone can use and require little practice. You can be up to speed and doing this stuff within a week or two. It will just take some conscious effort at first and a little bit of practice. For the most part, these tips are practical and logical, not some uber-speed-reading techniques.

Check out  Mortimer Adler’s How to Read a Book as well.