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Reader's Digest

Nov 01 2020
Magazine

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.

Bundle of Joy

LETTERS • Notes on the September issue

Life’s Second Acts

Surfer Dudes to the Rescue! • Two swimmers struggle for their lives until a group of teens arrive on their boards

The Chase Is On

LIFE • IN THESE United States

THAT’S WHY IT’S CALLED HOLLYWEIRD!

QUOTABLE QUOTES

YOUR TRUE STORIES • IN 100 Words

On the Ballot: Election Day Facts

ALL in a Day’s WORK

I CAN EXPLAIN!

News From the WORLD OF MEDICINE

WE FOUND A FIX • 9 TRICKS TO Improve Your Life*

LAUGHTER • THE BEST Medicine

RATE A SPECIES

The Goose That Came Home

The NICEST PLACES in AMERICA • Even in these toughest of times, people everywhere reached out a hand to lift up their neighbors—and the nation

AND THE TOP HONOR GOES TO … BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN

Where Democracy Lives

A CONVERSATION WITH MITCH ALBOM “We Are More Alike Than Different”

The “Nicest” Advisory Council

RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA Walking the Walk

GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND Kid Power

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA Showing Their Gratitude

RED HANDED TATTOO IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA Under One Roof

The Nicest Places by the Numbers

YARDLEY, PENNSYLVANIA Victory Gardens

The Nicest Place in Every Other State • To read the stirring stories of our honorees, click around the interactive map at rd.com/nicest2020.

HUMOR in UNIFORM

50 Virus Facts You Need to Know • We’re inundated with news about COVID-19 and other viruses, but how much do you really know about how they work and whom they target?

The Bank Robber on the Bicycle • Tom Justice chased Olympic gold on his bike. Then he used it as a getaway vehicle.

THE DOGS OF WAR • It’s 1943, the Battle of Bougainville. The Americans attacking this South Pacific island are outnumbered and outgunned. Their best hope lies with specially trained soldiers named Jack, Andy, and Caesar. Two problems: The trio has never seen combat, and they’re canines.

LAUGH LINES

SECRETS AND LIES THAT ARE HARMING YOUR LIFE • RESEARCHING OUR DOCTORS RECYCLING FURTHERING OUR EDUCATION WERE DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS. SO WHY ARE THESE COMPANIES TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SO MANY OF US?

Why We Should Rest on the Sabbath • From Mother Ollie, I learned that taking time for yourself is a divine rite too

YOUR BRAIN WAS MADE FOR WALKING • Creative inspiration is only a short stroll away

BRAIN GAMES

WORD POWER • November is a bibliophile’s dream: The National Book Award winners will be announced, and it’s National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo—no kidding). Test your literacy with these book-related words, then flip to page 126 for answers.

When a Book Is a Bouquet

BRAIN GAMES ANSWERS

PHOTO FINISH • YOUR Funniest CAPTIONS


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 128 Publisher: Trusted Media Brands Inc. Edition: Nov 01 2020

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: October 20, 2020

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

News & Politics

Languages

English

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.

Bundle of Joy

LETTERS • Notes on the September issue

Life’s Second Acts

Surfer Dudes to the Rescue! • Two swimmers struggle for their lives until a group of teens arrive on their boards

The Chase Is On

LIFE • IN THESE United States

THAT’S WHY IT’S CALLED HOLLYWEIRD!

QUOTABLE QUOTES

YOUR TRUE STORIES • IN 100 Words

On the Ballot: Election Day Facts

ALL in a Day’s WORK

I CAN EXPLAIN!

News From the WORLD OF MEDICINE

WE FOUND A FIX • 9 TRICKS TO Improve Your Life*

LAUGHTER • THE BEST Medicine

RATE A SPECIES

The Goose That Came Home

The NICEST PLACES in AMERICA • Even in these toughest of times, people everywhere reached out a hand to lift up their neighbors—and the nation

AND THE TOP HONOR GOES TO … BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN

Where Democracy Lives

A CONVERSATION WITH MITCH ALBOM “We Are More Alike Than Different”

The “Nicest” Advisory Council

RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA Walking the Walk

GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND Kid Power

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA Showing Their Gratitude

RED HANDED TATTOO IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA Under One Roof

The Nicest Places by the Numbers

YARDLEY, PENNSYLVANIA Victory Gardens

The Nicest Place in Every Other State • To read the stirring stories of our honorees, click around the interactive map at rd.com/nicest2020.

HUMOR in UNIFORM

50 Virus Facts You Need to Know • We’re inundated with news about COVID-19 and other viruses, but how much do you really know about how they work and whom they target?

The Bank Robber on the Bicycle • Tom Justice chased Olympic gold on his bike. Then he used it as a getaway vehicle.

THE DOGS OF WAR • It’s 1943, the Battle of Bougainville. The Americans attacking this South Pacific island are outnumbered and outgunned. Their best hope lies with specially trained soldiers named Jack, Andy, and Caesar. Two problems: The trio has never seen combat, and they’re canines.

LAUGH LINES

SECRETS AND LIES THAT ARE HARMING YOUR LIFE • RESEARCHING OUR DOCTORS RECYCLING FURTHERING OUR EDUCATION WERE DOING ALL THE RIGHT THINGS. SO WHY ARE THESE COMPANIES TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SO MANY OF US?

Why We Should Rest on the Sabbath • From Mother Ollie, I learned that taking time for yourself is a divine rite too

YOUR BRAIN WAS MADE FOR WALKING • Creative inspiration is only a short stroll away

BRAIN GAMES

WORD POWER • November is a bibliophile’s dream: The National Book Award winners will be announced, and it’s National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo—no kidding). Test your literacy with these book-related words, then flip to page 126 for answers.

When a Book Is a Bouquet

BRAIN GAMES ANSWERS

PHOTO FINISH • YOUR Funniest CAPTIONS


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