Selection of a textbook for use in introductory operations management courses can be challenging. Many criteria may be considered in such decisions, including a textbook’s readability. Applying a widely-used readability index, this study analyzes the predicted readability of five popular operations management textbooks. ANOVA testing is performed to determine whether significant differences exist between the texts. The study finds no compelling evidence, regarding readability, to select any one textbook over any other within the study.  The findings can be useful to adopters and editors of introductory operations management textbooks.