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Leandra Beabout

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Leandra is a lifestyle writer covering health, travel, and literature. A former high school English teacher, she covers books, words, and grammar for RD.com. When she’s not on deadline, you can find her curled up with a new library book or road-tripping through Europe or the American West.

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25 of the Best April Fools’ Pranks to Play on Your Parents

The best pranks for parents are ones that are easy, fun, and won’t get you grounded. Who said mom and dad can't get in on the fun of April 1st?

40 of the Best Books for Women Written by Female Authors

Are you hoping to read more books for women that inspire, encourage, and entertain? Consider...

15 Online Book Clubs That Will Boost Your Reading Life

Calling all bookworms! An online book club is a great way to connect with voracious...

19 Best Book Subscription Boxes for Avid Readers

Can't decide what to read next? These book subscription boxes could deliver your next favorite...

50 Best Books for Teens of All Time

Push your teen beyond required reading with young adult books that stand the test of...

17 Fascinating Summer Solstice Traditions Around the Globe

Check out how cultures around the world celebrate the longest day of the year—and get...

The Best Books to Give As Graduation Gifts

We'll always love Oh, the Places You'll Go, but these thoughtful, inspiring graduation gifts will...

25 New Words Added to the Dictionary for 2022

Word nerds, unite! Merriam-Webster added more than 500 definitions to the dictionary this year. Which...

The 15 New Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2022

What should you put on your must-read list this year? We’ve got a few ideas!

What Is a Six-Word Memoir? The Brief but Powerful Story of Your Life

See if you can tell your story in just half a dozen words.

Equality vs. Equity: What’s the Difference?

Maybe you've interchanged the words "equity" and "equality" in conversation—but they don't, in fact, mean...

15 Hardest Puzzles You Can Get on Amazon

Looking for the ultimate challenge? These mind-bending jigsaw puzzles will test your skills—and keep you...

23 of the Most Beautiful Gardens in America

Need a breath of fresh air? From cherry blossoms and azaleas to cacti and rock...

How Many of These 13 Old-School Slang Words Do You Know?

Can you guess the meaning behind these slang phrases from yesteryear?

The Best 14 Reads From the 2020 Quarantine Book Club

Social distancing? No problem! Dive into a virtual community of book lovers with these hot...

11 Things You Need to Know About Composting in 2020

Here's your complete guide to free, easy waste disposal. It's good for the earth, too!

12 Spring Celebrations Around the World

You’re not the only one who feels like celebrating once winter is officially over.

The Best Times to Book Home Rentals for Every Vacation of the Year

Get a head start by booking your vacations before prices—and demand—go up!

The Best and Worst Things About Having a Leap Year Birthday

Straight from the mouths of six "leapers," here are the pains and perks of being...

13 Beloved Books That Didn’t Age Well

Maybe it's time to trade in a few beloved classics for fresh takes on relationships,...

What Would Happen If We Got Rid of Leap Day?

You'd need to prepare your great-great-grandchildren to celebrate July 4th in a snowstorm, for one.

What Is the Point of Leap Day?

This one little day changes the calendar in a big way.

What Is a Leap Year?

Without this regular calendar adjustment, you might see snow in summer (eventually).

These Are 13 of the Most Frequently Used Idioms in the English Language

The cat's out of the bag! Here are the most common idioms under the sun.

Only English Majors Will Know These 26 Words from the Thesaurus

How many of these lesser-known words from the thesaurus can you use in a sentence?

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