Reading those books

At some stage you are going to have to face up to the fact that you are going to have to read a book during the course. Sorry, but that’s just how it is.

Here’s a couple of sites that may help:

Naturally, because my goal is to learn, the reading involves work. But the question is: How can one read efficiently, capture relevant ideas in a usable way, and keep the process sustainable and enjoyable?

How to read a lot of books in a short time

And the second (which is a bit deep in self-help jargon, but makes some good points):

Using these steps, you do not just read the book; you mine it.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Books