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Reader’s Digest Fiction Favorites: Condensed Books Readers Love

Reader's Digest Fiction Favorites is four riveting reads for the price of one!


How to Read Faster—and Understand What You’ve Read

For the days when time is not on your side, here's how to read faster without missing a thing


22 Must-Read Drama Books, According to a Librarian

Need a little drama in your life? We've got you covered. From family sagas to romantic epics, these librarian-recommended drama...


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26 Enchanting Books About Witches That’ll Put a Spell on You

You don't have to wait for fall to enjoy witchy fiction. These new and classic books about witches are great...


15 Books on Grief That Offer Healing—With Therapist Picks

If you've experienced a loss (or know someone who has), pick up one of these books on grief, which offer...


17 Best Books Like The Summer I Turned Pretty

From teen coming-of-age stories to adult romances, these are the best books like The Summer I Turned Pretty


I Visit Local Bookstores on Every Trip I Take—Here’s Why You Should Too

My love for reading has expanded my world, leading me to beautiful travel discoveries and allowing me to connect with...


All 33 Elin Hilderbrand Books in Order

Catch up on Elin Hilderbrand's most popular beach reads to date

Your Favorite Authors’ Favorite Books to Read and Recommend

We asked our favorite authors to share their favorite books—the titles they've read, loved and couldn't wait to recommend to...


Author Emily Henry on Why Reading Romance Is an “Act of Hope”

For author Emily Henry, romance novels are a balm for a world on the brink


How to Read The Summer I Turned Pretty Books in Order

Whether you're a fan of the show or looking for fantastic summer fiction, you need to know how to read...


Can You Share Kindle Books? Who You Can (and Can’t) Share With

Yes, you can share Kindle books, but only with a select few. Learn how to share Kindle books.


18 Best Travel Books, Chosen by a Well-Read Travel Writer

Can't spring for a big vacation this year? The best travel books promise a great escape without leaving the house.


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Your Guide to 33 Useful Book Terms and Acronyms

Does book slang have you scratching your head? If you have no idea what "TBR meaning" is all about, brush...


How I Survived an Awkward Family Dinner with My Humor Intact

Stand-up comedian Zach Zimmerman recounts their first family dinner in four years, proving with their trademark humor that you can...


100 Book Club Names So Clever, They Should Win a Pulitzer

You've picked a juicy read, and you've gathered a group of fellow book lovers. Now all you need is a...


Every Book Lover Should Own A Reading Journal From Papier

Here's why a Papier reading journal deserves a spot on your bookshelf.

Here’s Why You Get a Book Hangover—and How to Get Over It

Can't stop thinking about the book you finished last week? Classic book hangover. Here's why it happens, plus how to...


How to Read More Books: 18 Tips from Big-Time Bookworms

So many books, so little time! With these simple tips from BookTokkers, librarians and other literary experts, you can read...


Barnes & Noble Is Opening More Stores Than It Has in Over a Decade

Book lovers rejoice! Barnes and Noble is making a comeback.


The Rainbow Fish Controversy: Is This Classic Book Outdated?

You may have loved the shiny illustrations in this ’90s classic as a kid, but you might be shocked by...


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Down the Crime-Fiction Rabbit Hole with Iris Yamashita, Author of City Under One Roof

City Under One Roof author Iris Yamashita sat down with the Reader's Digest Book Club to discuss her debut mystery...


This Book Just Won the Prestigious Newbery Medal—Have You Read It Yet?

Time to stock the bookcase! Learn about the book that won the coveted Newbery Medal and other children's and young...

Top 15 Cheapest Places to Buy Used Books Online

Books for under a buck? Yes, please! These sites that sell cheap books are calling your name.


25 Graphic Novels for Teens We Can’t Get Enough Of

This list of the best graphic novels for teens includes fantasy, horror, romance and diverse coming-of-age stories for teens finding...


31 Best Young Adult Book Series, According to a Librarian

Get sucked into new worlds with these standout young adult book series


I Read 400 Books This Year, and These Are the 15 Best Books of 2024

From a retold classic to a magical Timbuktu and a true tale of smuggling, the best books of 2024 present...


How to Read the Magic Tree House Books in Order

Here's how to get your kids started reading the delightful, imaginative Magic Tree House series in order—or how to reread...


How to Start a Book Club: The Complete Guide

Create a thriving community of readers—and keep meeting attendance high—with these fun and easy tips for starting a book club