Books like Grammar Scan

Loved Grammar Scan by Michael Swan? Here are 6 books with the same pull, and why each one fits.

6 books

1English Grammar in Use
English Grammar in Use
Raymond Murphy
A self-study grammar with short explanations and practice exercises for intermediate learners of English.
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2Understanding and Using English Grammar
Understanding and Using English Grammar
Betty Schrampfer Azar
A grammar course organised by structure, with charts, examples and exercises for learners and classroom use.
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3A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language
A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language
Jan Svartvik
A large reference grammar covering English structure in detail, written for scholars and advanced students.
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4The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language
The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language
Rodney Huddleston and Geoffrey K. Pullum
A modern, detailed grammar of English built on a theoretical framework, aimed at linguists and advanced readers.
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5Grammar for English Language Teachers
Grammar for English Language Teachers
Martin Parrott
A reference for teachers that explains English grammar with attention to how it is taught and where learners struggle.
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6Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English
Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English
Edward Finegan
A corpus-based grammar that compares grammar in speech and writing, for readers interested in how English is actually used.
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English Grammar in Use