How do you read and take notes of classic literature books?

berc

Was wondering how do you all take notes while reading a literature book? What are you tips? I truly want to grasp the meaning of a book.

ctietze

Engagement notes, and taking time away from the book to mull things over, and let scenes play out again. Those that speak to me come back anyway. Those that I miss, overlook, don't understand, well -- can't help it unless I decide to treat it like homework, which I don't