Five Books for Better Writing and Spelling

By Edmund Hernandez, Published: Dec 10, 2025

Tags: spelling

Five Books for Better Writing and Spelling

So you want to read some books to get better at all things writing? This are some decently beginner to advanced books to start with.

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5 - The Vocabulary Builder Workbook by Chris Lele

To get amazing at spelling, you have to study vocabulary. This book is designed for people getting ready to take tests like the SAT or ACT. So high schoolers.

But the average reader can easily absorb infomation from this. If the knowledge is useful at a high school level it is going to be useful at a college level.

Link: The Vocabulary Builder Workbook on Amazon

4 - Spelling For Adults by Natasha Attard Ph.D

Want lesson plans for your spelling practice? Then this is going to be the best choice.

Spelling for Adults is made with structure in mind. So if you are academic minded this should be a familar format.

Link: Spelling For Adults on Amazon

3 - Better Spelling in 30 Minutes a Day by Harry Crosby and Robert Emery

This straightforward guide breaks spelling into small, focused lessons you can complete quickly. It is a practical choice if you want a daily routine that fits into a busy schedule.

Link: Better Spelling in 30 Minutes a Day on Amazon

2 - Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and Literacy by Denise Eide

This book takes a deeper look at the patterns and logic underlying English spelling. Also very much the most traditional book on this list with an analysis lens and no testing.

Certainly for spellers who want to understand the “why” and not just the “how”.

Link: Uncovering the Logic of English on Amazon

1 - Perfect English Grammar: The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking by Grant Barrett

I think this is the best book on this list. Barrett’s writing is clear and to the point. And goes into great detail about how the English language functions in an accessible way. The design and font used for the book also makes everything nice to look at. If you get any book from this list it would be this one.

Link: Perfect English Grammar on Amazon

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Five Books for Better Writing and Spelling