Reading Articles & Columns
Tips and insights to enrich your reading experience
Reading & Learning in the AI Age
AI-Assisted Reading: New Approaches to Understanding Books
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to enhance your reading. From summarizing to discussing ideas, discover practical ways to make AI your reading partner.
Reading and Learning in the Age of AI
How should reading and learning change now that AI can answer almost any question? Explore what remains uniquely human and how to learn effectively in the AI era.
Human-AI Partnership: Living and Working Together
How can humans and AI complement each other's weaknesses? Explore practical examples of human-AI collaboration in work and life.
Reading Notes & Output Techniques
8 Benefits of Keeping a Reading Notebook | From Memory Retention to AI-Era Differentiation
Reading a book and keeping a reading notebook are two different things. Eight independent benefits — memory retention, active reading, visualizing growth, building a knowledge asset, output material, completion rate, AI-era differentiation, and a reading legacy.
How to Print Book Covers for Your Reading Notes
Step-by-step guide to printing book cover images and pasting them into your reading journal. Covers finding images, creating collages, printing at home or at a print shop, and a faster digital alternative.
Reading x Output: How to Make Knowledge Your Own
Reading alone isn't enough to retain knowledge. Learn science-backed methods to transform what you read into lasting understanding through effective output techniques.
How to Create Searchable Reading Notes
Learn how to create reading notes that you can actually search and find later. Transform your notes from forgotten archives into a living knowledge base.
Effective Reading Note Techniques: What to Record and How to Review Your Knowledge
Learn how to digitally record and effectively review knowledge gained from books. From what to record and writing tips to step-by-step review methods.
Choosing the Best Digital Tool for Reading Records: Boost Efficiency with Search
A thorough guide to choosing digital learning tools. Discover recommended tools and selection criteria including reading management apps, note-taking apps, and flashcard apps.
How to Choose a Reading Tracker App: 6 Key Criteria by Use Case [2026]
A practical guide to choosing the right reading tracker app. We break down 6 key criteria — from note-taking and data portability to multi-device support — so you can find the app that fits your reading style.
Reading Notes with Math Formulas: A Note-Taking App for STEM Books
Want to take notes with math formulas while reading math or physics textbooks? Learn how to use a reading note app designed for students and engineers, with MathJax formula input, AI-powered formula capture, and spaced repetition reminders.
Speed Reading and Note-Taking: Can They Work Together?
Explore the science behind speed reading, its limitations, and practical strategies for combining quick reading with effective note-taking.
Reading and Memory: A Scientific Approach to Remembering Books
Based on Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve, learn techniques to transfer reading content to long-term memory using spaced repetition, retrieval practice, and elaboration.
Reading Habits & Techniques
Best Time to Read: What Science Says About Morning, Afternoon, and Night Reading
Discover the best time to read based on neuroscience and circadian research: morning analytical peaks, the overlooked late-afternoon window, pre-sleep memory consolidation, and why your chronotype matters more than the clock.
10 Benefits of Reading: Backed by Science and Data
Discover the proven benefits of reading through scientific research. From 68% stress reduction to 35% lower dementia risk, learn how reading can transform your life.
How to Build a Reading Habit That Sticks: 7 Secrets from Those Who Succeed
About 68% of people fail to maintain a reading habit. But those who succeed share 7 common secrets. Learn science-backed techniques to build a sustainable reading habit.
A Beginner's Guide to Reading: How to Choose and Read Books When Reading Feels Hard
Do you struggle with reading, can't finish books, or find reading boring? This guide offers practical tips for beginners: start with thin books, choose by interest, and remember—you don't have to read everything.
Turn Your Tsundoku into Treasure: Managing Unread Books
Are unread books piling up at home? Learn how to transform your "tsundoku" into a treasure trove of knowledge with systematic organization methods.
The Complete Guide to Reading in Your Spare Time
Too busy to read? This guide shows you how to find hidden reading time in your daily routine and use it effectively.
The Art of Parallel Reading: How to Read Multiple Books at Once
Is reading multiple books simultaneously a good idea? Learn the benefits, strategies, and best practices for parallel reading.
Time Management for Reading Habits That Fit Your Lifestyle
Practical time management strategies to keep reading even in a busy life. Learn how to make the most of spare moments, create focused reading time, and build lasting habits.
Maximize Learning with Reading Management: Organization and Goal-Setting for Skill Development
How to use reading management to accelerate skill development. Practical techniques for leveraging reading records, setting learning goals, and building systematic knowledge.
Reading Habits and Life: Long-term Benefits of Books
Reading is more than entertainment. Explore the long-term effects of reading on cognitive function, empathy, and stress reduction based on scientific research.
Family Reading
Family Reading: How to Enjoy Books Together with Your Children
Discover the benefits of reading with children and practical ways to make it a cherished family activity. From read-alouds to book discussions, build lifelong readers.
Building Reading Habits in Children: Nurturing Interest Through Parental Guidance
A guide for parents who want to help their children develop reading habits. Practical methods including reading records, choosing books by interest, and creating a reading-friendly home.
Student & Exam Study Techniques
Reading Records for Exam Success: Building Critical Thinking Beyond Academics
Using reading notes for exam preparation helps you organize reference materials, identify weak points, and maintain motivation. Discover concrete recording techniques.
Reading Record Techniques for Students: Deepening Learning Through Organization
How to efficiently organize and utilize textbooks, reference books, and supplementary materials. Practical note-taking methods for test preparation and study review.
Plan Your Exam Study: Period-Based Scheduling and Priority Setting
Success in exam preparation depends on planning. A detailed guide to long-term, mid-term, and short-term schedule design, subject prioritization, and effective review cycles.
How Parents Can Support Exam Preparation: Managing Anxiety and Creating a Study Environment
For parents supporting their children through exams. Learn about effective study environments, mental health support, health management, and visualization tools.
Spaced Repetition for Exam Study: Mastering Memory and Overcoming Weak Points
Why can't you remember things even after studying repeatedly? Discover scientifically proven methods for spaced repetition and overcoming weak areas.
Paper Books vs Ebooks
Paper Books vs Ebooks: A Comprehensive Comparison from a Reading Record Perspective
Comparing paper books and ebooks from 6 perspectives: memory retention, ease of quotation, searchability, portability, cost, and sense of ownership. Find your ideal reading style.
Other Reading Columns
A History of Libraries: 5,000 Years of Preserving and Sharing Knowledge
From ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to modern digital archives, explore the fascinating history of libraries. How has knowledge been preserved, shared, and controlled over 5,000 years?
Genre-Specific Note-Taking: Effective Reading Methods for Business, Fiction, Academic & Study Books
How to take effective reading notes depends on the genre. Business books: key takeaways and action items. Fiction: memorable quotes and reflections. Academic: terms and diagrams. A practical guide to what to record for each type of book.
How to Grasp a Book's Outline in 90 Minutes: Finding What to Read in One Class Period
Too busy to read? Learn how to grasp a business book's structure and decide which chapters to read closely in 90 minutes — the length of one university class period — with a time plan that includes breaks.