I don't use chanting either. I found that for me it works best to a) turn the pages as fast as I can, b) concentrate on the relaxes feeling of my body and/or c) concentrate on my breathing. Sometimes I visualize a glow around the book which I inhale, breathing in all the information of the book. On the exhale, I breath energy into the book, (re-)charging it for the next inhale.
Hope this helps,
Jens
