If you're really trying to actively learn, I think it's best to do multiple passes. Read the book once and write some thoughts at the very end, and then read th

If you're really trying to actively learn, I think it's best to do multiple passes. Read the book once and write some thoughts at the very end, and then read through a second time while taking more detailed notes. Your notes will probably be higher quality, as you can write "this confusing idea will be explained in chapter 8" instead of "this idea is confusing".