A Good Read is a three-level reading strategies course, intended for young adult and adult learners. The series promotes fluent and effective reading through specially-written texts, extensive coverage of reading strategies, and an explicit focus on lexical development. Co-authored by Carlos Islam, English Language Coordinator at the United Nations in New York, A Good Read uses texts based on universal human experiences including themes such as friendship, finding love, happiness, urban legends, adventures and life changing events.