Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase 'book reads' is not correct and should not be used in written English
Instead, you could use phrases like 'the book says', 'according to the book', or 'the book states'. For example: "According to the book, the butterfly has six legs."
Exact(60)
The book reads well.
"A great book," reads one.
The whole book reads like this.
And the book reads that way.
The book reads like a series of gossipy profiles.
"The book reads almost quaint now," Mr. Esposito said.
In places, the book reads like a white paper.
Despite such variation, the book reads as if though composed.
The book reads as if he wrote it with a collection of quotations in his lap.
Others may feel that the book reads a little too much like an internal corporate memo.
The book reads like a pastiche of the King James Bible, and contains some startling theology.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com