A book, article, etc. that one is strongly recommended to read.

present participle of sight read

The reading of the lines of a newspaper directly across the page, instead of down the columns, thus producing a ludicrous combination of ideas.

present participle of skim-read

To read quickly, skipping some detail.

To read together with another person, or with another presentation (TV etc)

(chiefly fandom slang) To proofread a text, especially fan fiction.

simple past tense and past participle of beta-read

(computing) Supporting both read and write operations.

(ecclesiastical, Anglicanism) To read about the Thirty-nine Articles and the Declaration of Assent; required of a clergyman of the Church of England when he first officiates in a new benefice.