“This fourth rule can be stated thus: “RULE 4. **FIND OUT WHAT THE AUTHOR’S PROBLEMS WERE**. The author of a book starts with a question or a set of questions. The book ostensibly contains the answer or answers.” ([Location 1384](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B004PYDAPE&location=1384) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[analytical-reading]], [[reading-books]] **Source** -- [[20250103084100 - B - How to Read a Book]]