In this era of information overload, Reader’s Digest offers something unique: the very best advice, information and inspiration from multiple sources, condensed into an easy-to-read digest. In each issue you’ll get trusted, time-saving insights about Health, Personal Finance, Work, Family, and National issues, PLUS exclusive book excerpts, news-making interviews, and humor.
A Book Club for Everyone
World of GOOD REASONS TO SMILE
Are You Ready for Some Football? • His Super Bowl parties provide the homeless with good food, good entertainment and a chance to belong
GLAD TO HEAR IT • 3 STORIES TO Make Your Day
My “Strong Brain” Party Trick • How I put down my phone and got my memory back
My Goose Is Cooked (and Now It's Turkey)
Sunshine and Gizmo WHIPPANY, NJ
LIFE • IN THESE United States
We Found a FIX • HELP, HACKS, & HOW TO
HUMOR in UNIFORM
Magnifique Macarons
Raising the Stakes on Sports Betting
ALL in a Day's WORK
THE FOUR COMMANDMENTS • People often look for a sign from God. Here are signs found in churches from people who work for God.
Soothe the Sunday Scaries • How to replace workweek dread with Funday
I TRIED IT… A Water Flosser
Shots to Shoot For
News FROM THE WORLD OF MEDICINE
LAUGHTER • THE BEST Medicine
STAR-CROSSED KITTIES • Reader's Digest cartoonist Bob Eckstein insists these are the ideal names for cats in Hollywood:
WHERE, OH WHERE?
THIRD ACT ENCORES • True tales from real people whose most unreal accomplishments came later in life
NEED A GOOD ADVENTURE? • YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN OR GO ON SAFARI. YOU CAN ADD EXCITEMENT TO YOUR LIFE ONE SMALL TWEAK AT A TIME.
A New Star Is Born
Dirty (Dessert) Secrets • This baker's famous sprinkle cakes are gorgeous, but her favorite treats are decidedly unfancy
With Love, from Your Enemy
BE A GOOD QUITTER • Sometimes you've got to know when it's time to say when
A PESSIMIST'S GUIDE to THE BEST YEAR EVER!
ONWARD AND UPWARD • We all hit headwinds on life's turbulent flight path. These readers navigated toward sunny skies.
HELP WANTED!
A FLOOD OF EMOTIONS • TRAPPED BY HURRICANE IAN AND RISING WATERS, A DEVOTED SISTER STRUGGLES TO SAVE HER DISABLED BROTHERS
The Best Time to Buy Everything
A Man Called Otto
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
BOOKS
QUOTABLE QUOTES
Brain GAMES SHARPEN YOUR MIND
Quick Crossword
An Equal Hand
Under Construction
Number Maze
Gemstone
WORD POWER • This quiz is just what the doctor ordered: a vigorous vocabulary workout related to medicine and health. Will your score be pale and wan, or hale and hearty? Turn the page for the diagnosis.
Placebo Power
ANSWERS