hit the books (verb)

1. She decided to hit the books to deepen her understanding of different religious practices around the world.

2. As a comic book enthusiast, he eagerly hit the books to learn more about the origins of his favorite superhero.

3. To improve his drawing skills, he would hit the books that contained tutorials on cartooning and animation techniques.

4. Being a horror movie fanatic, she couldn't resist the urge to hit the books on famous horror authors and their terrifying stories.