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The Best Books to Gift for the Holidays in 2023

Books make great gifts, but which ones to pick? We’ve rounded up some of 2023’s most talked-about reads.

Why Printed Books Are Simply Better Than E-Readers

Technology may have taken over, but fans of old-fashioned books know a well-stocked bookshelf will always reign supreme.


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12 Movies That Are Better Than the Books They Were Based On

You know what they say: the book is always better than the movie. But these films, ranging from classic comedies...


If You’re Not Reading Out Loud Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

Reading out loud to your parent, spouse or even your dog may seem awkward, but it delivers health benefits for...


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The Best Books to Give as Presents This Holiday

2022's must-reads make perfect stocking stuffers.

Inside Emma Donoghue’s New Book, Haven

The bestselling author returns with a tale of cruelty and survival.


The Best New Books Coming Out This Spring

Spring cleaning? How about spring reading. Here's a curated list of the season's best literature, from romantic reads to gothic...

The 8 Best Books to Give As Gifts This Year

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Here are the season’s must-reads.


Why You Should Always Read Before Bed

Before you decide to scroll through your phone or binge-watch a show in bed tonight, read this.


8 New Books You Have to Read This Fall

Check out this season’s must-reads, including Sally Rooney's latest book, Beautiful World, Where Are You.


How to Understand—And Like—Poetry

Reading poetry can be daunting but life-changing. We turned to poet and professor Sonnet L’Abbé for tips on how to...

What the James Bond Books Meant to Me

For this voracious young reader, Ian Fleming's spy novels were a thrilling escape—and a significant influence.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Picks for Spring 2021

For your reading pleasure, this spring’s buzziest new novels and memoirs.


After My Cancer Diagnosis, I Began Reading to My Daughters

I knew I had a terminal illness and I wanted my three daughters to remember me in the many books...


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The 15 Most Romantic Quotes from Books

When in love, let your actions speak for themselves—and let the world's most romantic authors and poets help you say...


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Picks for Fall 2020

Do you love gothic mysteries, or prefer intergenerational dramas? Maybe true crime is your thing. For whatever you desire to...

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The Perfect Classic Book for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

If you're on the hunt for your next great read, we've got the titles that will suit your personality, according...


The Best New Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

Looking for an escape? The newly-released novels, memoirs and story collections on our summer reading list will do the trick!


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for June 2020

Why you'll want to read Ridgerunner, Canadian author Gil Adamson's second, swashbuckling novel.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for May 2020

Emily St. John Mandel's latest novel is a literary jigsaw puzzle you won't be able to put down.


The Best Thriller Books of All Time

We've organized the best thrillers by category; get ready for your hair to stand on end.


Reading in This Font Could Improve Your Memory

Here’s a science-backed—and totally simple—way to remember more of what you read.


50 Best Summer Reads of All Time

Looking for beach reads to suit your every mood and take you to other worlds? These amazing books are totally...


The 12 Most Expensive Books in the World

Read this the next time you're tempted to complain about the price of hardcovers at Chapters.


10 True Crime Books That Are So Chilling, You Shouldn’t Read Them at Night

Turn on the lights and lock the doors before you settle in with one of these terrifying thrillers. These real-life...



This Small Norwegian Town Turns Abandoned Buildings Into Bookstores

This tiny town has a population of just 300 but is home to four kilometres of books.


6 Military Terms That You Use Every Day Without Even Knowing It

If you've ever reached for a morning "cup of joe" or passed an exam "with flying colours," you're well on...


Bill Gates Has 4 Rules When It Comes to Reading—and You Should Follow Them

Listen to these four rules of reading to get the most out of your next book.


14 Famous Books You Really Should Have Read by Now

Seeing the movie doesn't count! If you skimmed these in school, take a closer, grown-up look with RD.com books editor...