Give it a read

[Johnyxxx]

Hello,

I am wondering if I can use "The book seems to be good, I am going to give it a read."


Thanks a lot.

 

[emsr2d2]

Colloquially, yes. Formally, or in an exam situation, no. (BrE)

 

[teechar]

"The book seems to be good, I am going to give it a read."

Note also the comma splice.