Reader is an unincorporated census-designated place in Nevada and Ouachita counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas.

[4] The Nevada County portion of Reader is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Ouachita County portion is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 2.3 mi2 (6.1 km2), all land.

The racial makeup of the CDP was 48.5% White, 42.4% Black, 7.6% Asian and 1.5% from two or more races.

The racial makeup of the town was 50.0% White and 50.0% Black or African American.