每本书的封面之下都有一套自己的骨架，作为一个分析阅读的读者，责任就是要找出这个骨架。一本书出现在面前时，肌肉包着骨头，衣服包裹着肌肉，可说是盛装而来。读者用不着揭开它的外衣或是撕去它的肌肉来得到在柔软表皮下的那套骨架，但是一定要用一双X光般的透视眼来看这本书，因为那是了解一本书、掌握其骨架的基础。 《如何阅读一本书》初版于1940年，1972年大幅增订改写为新版。不懂阅读的人，初探阅读的人，读这本书可以少走冤枉路。对阅读有所体会的人，读这本书可以有更深的印证和领悟。

The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and nonfiction writers to get more done, write intelligent texts and learn for the long run. It teaches you how to take smart notes and ensure they bring you and your projects forward. The Take Smart Notes principle is based on established psychological insight and draws from a tried and tested note-taking-technique. This is the first comprehensive guide and description of this system in English, and not only does it explain how it works, but also why. It suits students and academics in the social sciences and humanities, nonfiction writers and others who are in the business of reading, thinking and writing. Instead of wasting your time searching for notes, quotes or references, you can focus on what really counts: thinking, understanding and developing new ideas in writing. It does not matter if you prefer taking notes with pen and paper or on a computer, be it Windows, Mac or Linux. And you can start right away.

《但是还有书籍》以书为题材，力图在阅读多样化、碎片化的当下，记录这个时代形形色色的爱书之人，捕捉和书有关的那些精彩故事。希望以新鲜有趣的视角和故事，点燃观众对于书的热爱，为人们提供一份在快时代里的阅读指南。