The phrase "compelling read" means that a book, article, or story is so interesting and captivating that it grabs your attention and makes you want to keep reading.
Sentences with «compelling read»
This is compelling reading for anyone interested in the digital comic revolution — and in the comic business in general. (amazon.com)
Power, both current and past, always makes compelling reading. (totalpolitics.com)
He has posted twice on his progress at his blog, which makes for very compelling reading already. (thekindlechronicles.com)