As I pointed out in a different comment I have three strategies: - note-taking including writing down my own ideas - use audio books and trying to associate wh

As I pointed out in a different comment I have three strategies: - note-taking including writing down my own ideas - use audio books and trying to associate what I'm listening to with where I am (for me, exertion increases retention :-)) - re-reading or re-listening to books/chapters I suppose if I could find people to discuss what I'm reading with, that would be even better. But I'd drive most people mad.