readable
adj.easy or pleasant to read because the writing is clear or the story is interesting.
adj.characterised by a clear, engaging, or accessible style that facilitates easy consumption by a reader.
“The author's latest novel is very readable.”
“Even though the report covers a complex scientific topic, the author made it readable for a general audience.”
“The biographer manages to turn a dense collection of historical archives into a highly readable narrative that captures the subject's personality without sacrificing academic rigour.”
Often used to praise non-fiction that avoids overly technical jargon.
Use 'legible' for the physical clarity of writing or print; use 'readable' for the quality and enjoyment of the prose style.
“She carefully raises the scanner glass with a foot pedal each time she turns a page, then adjusts the cameras and ensures the page is readable.”
From read + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.