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Reader’s Digest Book Club
Combine a train full of mystery writers with an unexplained death, and you get Benjamin Stevenson’s riotously funny locked-train mystery Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect. Told from the perspective of a crime writer (naturally), the story will have you piecing together clues alongside the mystery novel‘s amateur sleuths—while laughing the whole way through.
Reader favorites
What’s making waves in our community this week? These are your most-read stories, the items you’ve been adding to your cart and the headlines you’ve loved seeing in your inbox.
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Your most-loved video
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Your funniest jokes
Cast away
A man’s boat sinks, and he washes up on a deserted island. He’s there for weeks and losing hope when a box floats onto the beach. It’s labeled: RESCUE KIT. He tears it open only to find a deck of cards. “What kind of rescue kit is this?!” he sobs.
Eventually, boredom overtakes him, and he deals out a game of solitaire on the sand. Suddenly, a man appears behind him. “Hey,” he says, “put the red 8 on the black 9.” —Jordan Leturgez, Fort Wayne, IN
Your cutest pets
Alfie and Fred
Alfie and Fred have been our neighbors for years. They regularly join us when we’re eating on the patio, and they come over to say hi when we’re lounging. Whether it’s the dog days of the summer or the middle of winter, they’re always around to keep us entertained. They’re also very interested in our little white dog (also named Fred)—though he’s not all that interested in them! —Cathy Mostowy, Murrysville, PA
Reader’s Digest editors’ picks
Discover the products, entertainment and experiences that have made a lasting impression on our team of discerning editors. These handpicked items and expert recommendations will ensure you’re always in the know about the latest and greatest.
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What we’re obsessed with
Solawave Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy has been trending in the beauty world, and the Solawave four-in-one device is at the forefront of the conversation. We had a licensed esthetician test the wand on her own face for 21 days and report back with the results. Not to spoil the ending, but she found that after using the device for almost three weeks, her fine lines were far less pronounced. Plus, she received multiple compliments on how “radiant” and “glowy” she looked. Sign us up! —Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Senior Shopping Editor
What we’re reading
The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
After finishing the Reader’s Digest Book Club’s February pick—the must-read Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame—I was in the mood for another fictional take on The Great British Baking Show. This time, it involves murder. The Golden Spoon is a light, fun cozy mystery, and while someone does end up dead, the best part is getting to know the cast of likable characters. —Tracey Neithercott, Books Editor
Grammar tip of the week
Onto vs. on to: What’s the difference?
The single word onto is most commonly used as a preposition that can mean “on,” “upon” or “to a position on.” For example, he tossed his keys onto the counter. But sometimes on and in belong to the verb phrase that comes before it. In that case, they should be separated from to. Two very common ones we use belong in that category: “hang on to” and “dig in to.” —Reader’s Digest Copy Desk
Healthy tip of the week
Katie Couric’s colon advice
Colon cancer rates are on the rise for younger American adults. In fact, the recommended age to undergo your first colonoscopy has been reduced to 45 in recent years. If you’re 45 or older, take this as a gentle reminder to schedule your colonoscopy. Longtime journalist and news host Katie Couric has long been an advocate for routine screenings, following the death of her first husband to colorectal cancer in 1998. Couric reflected with us on watching her daughters grow since then and the work she’s done around prevention and awareness. —Kristine Gasbarre, Senior Editor, The Healthy
Coolest thing we learned this week
Who Draco Malfoy plays golf with
Yes, that Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter. Of course, we’re talking about Tom Felton, the actor who portrayed him, but he was so good in the role, it’s hard to remember that Draco isn’t real sometimes! Reader’s Digest spoke with Felton recently and found out that he’s not only still BFFs with the Hogwarts crew, but he also has an ongoing “furious golfing competition” with the Weasley twins, aka James and Oliver Phelps. Find out who usually wins and more cool tidbits—from behind-the-scenes Harry Potter secrets to Felton’s favorite children’s books—in our exclusive interview. —Dawn Yanek, Senior Editor
Test your smarts
Do you love brain teasers, word games and trivia challenges? You’re in the right place! See how many of these tricky questions you can get right—then challenge a friend or two to see how they stack up!
