04/09/2026
Skim & skip
Although some books are absolutely worth reading cover to cover, there’s nothing wrong with skimming or skipping parts that don’t spark your interest. Furthermore, there’s no written rule about how to skim and skip; you can skip sections, pages, or chapters entirely, or perhaps jump forward to read later chapters that look more interesting to you at this moment, and come back to earlier sections later. You can even start with the last chapter if you want.
There’s no such thing as a “reading sequence police officer” waiting to reprimand reading sequence offenders.
Depending on your mood, jumping around and/or skimming content can be a more engaging and enjoyable way to navigate and comprehend the text; it may even be a more efficient use of your time than always reading in sequence. Remember, there are no rules stating you need to read every word of every book in perfect order, front to back. You’re in charge!
