Mechanics of the interaction?

Not sure exactly what you mean there.

Try it without any incubation. See how well you do.

Then, try it again on the same book after a half hour or so of incubation.

Then, try it again the next day on the same book. Compare your results.

Rule of thumb....PhotoReading and fully activating a dozen books or so will greatly increase the likelyhood of spontaneous activation, regardless of the book.