Readers Digest Magazine has been around for a very long time. My husband began getting this magazine as a gift when we first got married over 18 years ago. His father has given him the gift of a yearly subscription each Christmas. At first, I rarely...
Pros: The stories; Humor; Few ads Cons: Geared mostly toward older people; Some stories are reprints from other sources
Magazines cover a wide range of topics and interests. Some are informative, some are inspiring, some are complex, and others are simple. One magazine that combines elements from all of these categories is Reader’s Digest, one of America’s most ...
Pros: Humor and living sections Cons: Emotionally manipulative articles; too conservative
Once again I’ve ended up with a free subscription to a magazine that I would not have picked for myself. When I was a teenager, my parents subscribed to Reader’s Digest and I read every issue. In the intervening years since I left home, I’ve not...
Pros: compact size, variety of well-written articles, quick-read, entertaining, educational, inspirational, humor, photography, family reading Cons: articles from other sources may have been previously read,
Over 25 million copies of this compact-sized magazine are read all over the world. It is filled with the best current articles from highly respected sources. Some features are excerpts from current popular nonfiction books like SURVIIVING GALERAS,...
Pros: good light reading material, variety, humor Cons: definitely has a conservative slant
I believe that certain magazines are icons of American culture. They have been around forever, and just about everyone has read them at one point in their life. Reader’s Digest is probably the best example.
Pros: A winning combination of "best" reprints and fun fillers. Cons: If you read too much, you'll find you've read some of the pieces.
I always loved “Reader’s Digest,” except the day it came in and Poppaw read it cover to cover in the only bathroom at the old farm house he built and where he raised my mom and her five siblings. Poppaw also read the Bible cover to cover and in various ...
Pros: Variety, simplicity, general appeal... Cons: Simplicity and lack of detail...
Although the Reader’s Digest has often been the butt of many of my less tasteful café jokes, I am not the slightest bit reluctant to say that a copy of this magazine slides through my letterbox each month without fail – and each month I read a ...
Reader's Digest Magazine"An article a day of enduring value" old bylineThis magazine has been a fixture in every house I've lived in since I was a kid. The Reader's Digest is a compact, pocket-sized (for those of you ...
Pros: everything. Cons: I finish it too fast. I need a weekly version.
Reader's Digest is, for me at least the comfort food of magazines. It's the magazine I grew up with and that's always good to go back and read. Imagine my delight when I found out my boss subscribed to the magazine. Imagine my tears when I saw he got...
Pros: Great humor columns, positive outlook in articles, some interesting subjects Cons: In trying to be diverse, RD lacks depth and an annual subscription is pretty expensive.
Growing up, every time I visited my grandmother’s house I took the opportunity to steal Reader’s Digest and eagerly devour it. (It was always in the bathroom, for some reason.) I was pretty young and I don’t think I read too many of the articles ...
Pros: Familiar columns with updated looks and some topical articles... Cons: ...that was never a trend-setter and never will be.
You know this tiny magazine from yellowed copies in your dentist's waiting room and clippings your mother sent right after you moved into your first place. One of America's most storied and influential brand name consumer magazines, Reader's ...
I like to read, but very seldom actually subscribe to a magazine because of the cost. Most of my family subscribes to Readers Digest and other monthly magazines, so they pass them through the family to save money. Recently, my sister in law gave me...
Pros: Uplifting stories, lots of humor, skims the surface on some issues Cons: Some stories are too condensed and short
Some of us are old enough to remember Reader's Digest back when it was a little larger and covered in pastel. The topics and page numbers were listed in the front.
Fast forward to today's Reader's Digest and you'll find a magazine that's...
Pros: Fantastic True Stories That'll Make The Toughest Guys Whimper! Cons: Not A Darn One!
A Care Package Doesn’t have To Have Cookies…
and cookies were no part of the small gift from a big heart that I received in the mail 12 years ago. As a US Soldier serving in Central America for the past year, I devoured anything that reminded me...
Pros: great articles, photography, comedy, information with modest ads. A Collection of the best! Cons: Sometimes I don't get the jokes, but then what is unusual about that?
This was originally posted on July 25, 2000 and at the time of its post it marked my 200th review. I have since taken many reviews off, but as you can see, I am in the process of re-writing and posting once more. Enjoy. When DeWitt and Lila ...
Pros: It is educational, informative, entertaining ! Its features are amazing ! Cons: Swamped the business ads.It's too much.
The Reader's Digest is a premier magazine in the world, if not the most widely read, the most influential, the most popular, the best American ( U.S. ) magazine. For more 60 years, the Reader's Digest has informed, entertained, influenced the heart and ...
Pros: content rich, variety, long and short pieces, compact size, few ads, affordable Cons: not known for its photography (good but not great)
My father learned to read from Reader's Digest magazine. I used it for homework assignments when in school. When my grandfather's eyesight dimmed, we purchased him the large-print edition of Reader's Digest. This magazine has ...
Pros: packed with interesting stories and anecdotes Cons: not all of the articles will be of interest
My family has subscribed to a number of magazines over the years, particularly when my brothers and I were younger, but the one that we have had in our house more than any other is Reader’s Digest. When we had to sell magazines in grade school, ...
Pros: Wonderful anecdotes Cons: Articles are excerpted and edited from other periodicals, so there's no way of knowing what was left on the editing room floor, or what the article originally included
Miss Butts was my English teacher in 12th grade. She was a Mississippian, a passionate admirer of Faulker and Welty and Chaucer and dozens of others. She was also a passionate golfer, who would punctuate her most salient points with what appeared to be...
Pros: Great Articles, Subjects, Pictures, Funny Advice Column, Life Stories Cons: Jokes are lame!
A lot of people associate Reader's Digest as a magazine, that would be always on their grandparent's living room table, along with National Geographic and Smithsonian. There's almost a level of disdain that is immediately conjured ...
Pros: Articles are entertaining Cons: Too much advertisement
I use to have a subscription to Readers Digest. I enjoyed reading it very much. Now the magazine is filled with advertisements and some of my favorite articles have been dropped.
I had a two year subscription to Readers Digest, which I had...
Pros: Short, fun, articles, some may have helpful information, great jokes Cons: Not the brainiest magazine, awkward size.
I don't have a lot of time. I don't have a lot of money. I read very quickly. Buying magazines, to me, is wasteful. One magazine can 'entertain' me for a half an hour or so and most only have one or two items I wanted to read. Oh sure, I buy the...
Pros: It has something for everything Cons: Is there such a thing as too much in one book?
I’ve been reading this magazine since I was young. I’m now 27 and I still love just as much. I love the fact that it comes out every month. Sometimes, it takes me a month to read the whole thing. So by the time I’ve finished, I’m ready for the ...
Pros: Great articles, good insightful information Cons: A little overboard on advertisments
Everyone has flipped through this one… at least once. It is in every doctor’s office, and just about every waiting room you’ve ever visited. Come on, it’s right by TIME, that little half-sized booklet.
Pros: quotes, has a variety of articles, jokes, colorful pictures and drawings Cons: nothing
Reader's Digest has something for everyone. Each time I read it, I end up reading it from cover to cover! If you like crime and drama, or love to improve yourself, laugh, or read about people's experiences...Digest this magazine! It's published every...
Pros: Nice size. Assorted articles. Decent price. Cons: Way too many drug ads, miss the longer, thought provoking stories, want back cover art.
It’s in the bathroom. Just like my parents do and my grandparents did, our issue of Reader’s Digest resides in the household restroom. It just seems like the right place. The magazine’s small size is perfect for the tight space. And the brief ...
Pros: A wide variety of good reading! Cons: All I can think of is that they haven't published any of my anecdotes yet. Don't they know talent when they see it!?! lololol
Except for subscribing to it in Spanish for awhile to go along with the courses I was taking at college, I've never subscribed to READER'S DIGEST in my entire life.
But that's...
Pros: Serves its target audience well Cons: Duplicitous in its editorial values
...walk out with Highlights for Children instead...
I decided to give this a closer look thanks to some Epinions that suggested some sort of change in the general pap-fest that is Reader's Digest. Don't be fooled; it is still the...
Pros: Campus Comedy, etc. Cons: Front cover index is gone
Someone gave me a few copies of this magazine recently. I have to stay I only read them because they were free. It's not that Reader's Digest is a bad magazine. It's just that most of the articles in it are not "news." They are just a rehash of...
Pros: small and portable, good human interest stories and anecdotes Cons: none, really
I can't remember a time when there wasn't a Reader's Digest around my house. My mom and dad have subscribed for years so I'm quite familiar with this little magazine. I started reading it in elementary school, once I'd mastered all my easy reader books....
Pros: Wide variety of articles; topics to interest virtually everyone Cons: None
Yes, I am familiar with the jokes about which room in the house Reader’s Digest is supposedly “good for.” As a matter of fact, when I would visit my grandmother’s house as a young boy, that’s precisely where she kept a number of RD issues,...
Pros: Easy to read, and easy to put down. Great gift for friend or relatives Cons: wish they didn't clutter it up with drop out advertisements
I don't think that anyone growing up in the United States could NOT know what a Readers Digest magazine is. It probably ranks in top ten of the "most given magazine subscription from parents".
When I think of all the magazines that have come and gone at our house the list is endless. But one that has always remained is Reader"s Digest. This one is my husbands all time favorite. I think it started back when his mother used to get it and...
Pros: Great jokes, a variety of articles Cons: Some may find it boring and uninteresting
For decades the small monthly magazine Reader's Digest has been a staple for millions of American households. Instead of being filled with the latest fashion news and diet tips, Reader's Digest provides thought provoking articles and investigations....
Pros: Variety of Interesting Articles, Can read in short bursts of time. Cons: Lots of Ads and reply cards (but I use them for bookmarks as I read)
I remember seeing the Readers' Digest as a girl over 55 years ago. It had a pastel cover with no pictures, just the table of contents. My father would keep them all together on a shelf. As I grew older, I read some of the articles, too. As an adult,...
Reader's Digest is one of those magazines that has something for everyone. It is quick reading but that's part of it's appeal -- a little fluff, a little real life drama, some tear on your heart stories, some laughs and even a vocabulary quiz! I like...
Pros: None Cons: Sanitized, pre-processed, and mindless
My feelings about this magazine can be summed up by the second word in the title - "Digest." Because that's what it does to your brain the longer you read the drivel inside. Let me begin at the beginning - a survivor's tale, if you will. ...
Pros: Excellent reading, Well written, A book for all tastes Cons: None
Why can't you ever get in the bathroom? Because someone is reading, what else...the Reader's Digest. Within two weeks of getting an issue, we are all anxiously awaiting the next issue. This is the most varied collection of all kinds of stories that I...
Pros: Wide variety of topics, Cons: Articles are watered down when they are condensed
Regardless of your current feelings toward Reader's Digest, odds are that before you were born and in your momma's tummy, you were probably indoctrinated with your momma reading the "Word Power", or "News From the World of Medicine"...
Pros: Informative read, topical articles Cons: Watch out for those sweepstakes
My mail box runneth over with junk mail promptly delegated to the trash, but every now and again one item just may catch my eye. Such was the case with an envelope marked URGENT OPEN NOW YOU"RE A FINALIST. Now this got my attention simply because I...
Pros: Very informative, good quality stories Cons: none
In late 1997 I received a surprise gift in the mail. An issue of Reader's digest. It was a gift subscription from my step father. I had seen this magazine around my parents house for years and always thought of it as "an older persons...
Pros: Quality writing; diverse subject matter Cons: Only published monthly, rather than weekly!
It would definitely be the Reader's Digest. I have been reading this magazine since I was a teenager, when my mother used to pick it up at the newsstand each month. One of the first things I purchased when I was married in 1982 was a subscription to...
Pros: Quick read, lots of interesting stories Cons: none that I know of!
Reader's Digest has something for everyone! I have been reading this magazine since I can remember. For some reason, my parents had a bunch of them saved in our attic when I was a little girl. I used to go into the attic, settle down, get comfy and...
Pros: lots of small, well written stories Cons: some of the articles get pretty hokey
First, a question, is there a bathroom in America that doesn't have a copy of Reader's Digest tucked away someplace? I doubt it, unless the owner of the bathroom is one of the rare breed that doesn't keep a magazine or two in there. Reader's Digest was...
Pros: Great reading material, lots of comedy, and things to enrich your life! Cons: none that I can think of!
This is the one magazine that I can remember as a child sitting on the bathroom counter. There was always the latest copy of it there and my parents have been subscribers through the years. It is not a full size magazine, but a smaller size. Although it...
Pros: Inspirational, covers real life issues Cons: High cover price. It is best to become a subscriber if you read this magazine monthly.
I have read many magazines, and I must say that the Reader's Digest is by far my favorite one of all. Open the cover and browse the contents. You will quickly see that there are stories and features that will appeal to almost everyone.
Pros: Great Scrap Paper - pictures for school projects Cons: Not worth the Money for the articles and ADS
Warning: Reading of current Reader's Digest magazine may cause you to want to turn on your television to view ads instead! Years ago, Reader's Digest was one of my favorite magazines. I guess I've grown up enough to have outgrown them now. The last few...
Pros: Great concept, bits between articles are good. Cons: Strong bias, content is mental junk food.
I grew up reading Reader's Digest. If my parents didn't have a subscription to it, one relative or another would, and there were always issues floating around. It was relatively interesting reading in my younger years, though I rapidly tired of the...
Pros: Great articles; lots of humor; condensed stories Cons: Delivery is slower than molasses!
The only two places I used to see Reader's Digest was in my doctor's office and at my grandparent's house, who always had several back issues stacked on their coffee table next to a framed photo of JFK. A few months ago, I got a card in the mail...
Pros: Interesting, Informative, as well as Funny Cons: None
I absolutely LOVE Reader's Digest! I would read it whenever I saw an issue laying around ever since I was a teenager. I started subscribing to it a few years ago and never let it lapse because I loved it so much!
Pros: Easy, quick reading. Inspiring, humorous, touching stories and articles Cons: a little more expensive than most magazines
If I have 3 minutes while I'm waiting for something, I can pick up the Reader's Digest and read an article. True, some articles are going to take a bit more of a time commitment, maybe 10 minutes or a few more.
Pros: short stories or feature articles, real life anecdotes Cons: none
Last summer my mother gave me the task of choosing magazines for free by using her frequent flyer miles. She had a few thousand and I wanted to make sure everyone in the family received a magazine they would enjoy reading. Of the 20 from which to...
Pros: always articles of interest, variety of topics, humor and educational, inspirational and informative Cons: People may think you are over 60
My friend posed this question to me one day, when he saw a copy of Reader's Digest on our coffee table. "No!" I said defensively. "Have you ever read it before?"
Pros: Short, enjoyable stories, fun pictures Cons: None
I have read Reader's Digest for several years. When I was younger, all I'd read were the humorous stories that people sent in--Humor in Uniform, Life in These United States, All in a Day's Work... Now, as I age, I find useful information in the stories...
Yesterday I received my monthly issue from Reader's Digest and as always, was delighted with the entire magazine. There are a variety of topics that Reader's Digest display in each issue. The articles range from how to tips (find best internet sites...
Pros: informative, easy to read, enjoyable, price Cons: none
I started reading Reader's Digest about ten years ago, when my mom bought me one years' subscription for Christmas. I haven't missed an issue since. While I'll admit that there have been some stories I didn't read, on the whole, this magazine has been,...
Pros: Wonderful articles from latest health news, jokes, to dramatic stories. Cons: Cover table of contents gone. Have to wait a month for the next issue.
I'm the type of person that when I want to read something, I want it to capture my attention right away. I can't read a book that doesn't get interesting until I get to page 100. Well, the Reader's Digest is a magazine that has articles that will...
I started getting this 2 months ago. It was after one of my family members was in the hospital for a cardiac arrest and then surgery. We were there for hours waiting for news on his condition everyday. So, of course I started reading those magazines that...
Pros: very informative Cons: too many pages taken up in advertisements
I have subscribed to Readers Digest for several years now. I have been surprised many times by the fact that I have read a story only to hear about it later on the television.
I find the magazine is very informative of current news,...
Pros: love the digest size Cons: should cover the art/history/literature world more
I've been a Reader's Digest reader and subscriber for as long as I can remember.
Each issue provides a good mix of articles about politics, fitness/health, and human-interest stories. The old standards (All in a Day's Work, Quotable Quotes)...
After I purchased my first copy of a Reader's Digest magazine, I knew that this magazine was one of the best. Reader's Digest offers the reader a diverse range of topics, each topic targeting a particular group of people. In general, the writers of...
Pros: This magazine has a little something for everyone. Cons: It can make you cry at times and that may not be such a bad thing.
Reader's Digest has been a part of my life since I was a little girl. I think everyone in my family had this magazine at their house when I was growing up. If a person didn't buy it, they could borrow it from someone.
When I turned 10 I started...
"Each issue is packed with easy-to-read articles that help everyone lead better and more healthy lives. The richness and diversity of the Reader's Digest Magazine is one of America's last great values."
Pros: short selections with universal appeal Cons: nothing
The Reader's Digest has something for everyone: action and adventure; romance; humor; health information; stories of faith and courage; vocabulary development. As an English teacher, I recommend it to all students whether they are good readers or...
Pros: easy reading, enjoyable, relaxing Cons: small print
My family has been reading Reader's Digest for a very long time! It has something for everyone in the family. My children mostly read the jokes, but often my husband will point out articles that he thinks will be of interest to them. My children have...
Pros: Great magazine for all ages Cons: Only comes once a month
We have take Reader's Digest for years. The stories are great, the joke are good and clean, the magazine is a family magazine. They have information on health issues, true life stories and enrichment. This is a magazine that is in hundreds of...
My grandparents gave me a subscription to Reader's Digest when I was in high school. I am 32 years old, and it is still a Christmas gift I look forward to getting from them. Reading the Reader's Digest in high school and college was not...
Pros: Good, clean publication Cons: Can be too condensed at times
I have never subscribed to Reader's Digest because I am afraid of losing the best part of any doctor's office visit. I have braces and some other health issues so I am in either my doctor's office or my orthodontist's office at least twice a month....
Pros: kept me out of trouble! Cons: not as fun as my other pastime
I got my first taste of Reader's Digest as a child. My grandparents subscribed to it probably since before my mother was even born. They always had stacks upon stacks of back issues. And hey, let's face it: when you're a kid it seems like there's...
I knew this magazine when I was in high school in China. It is still very popular there. And now, even it is difficult to get English edition in the book store, you still can find it in some particular library. It is a magazine including humorous topics,...
Pros: Easy to Read; Nice Comic Sections; Often Interesting Articles Cons: Intrusive Ads; Shortened Articles; Packaged for Mass Consumption
Reader’s Digest boasts that it’s the world’s largest-circulation magazine. That’s probably because it features a bit of everything boiled down into bite-size bits for easy consumption. At the heart of this monthly are excerpts from mainstream books and...
Pros: Interesting Stories Cons: Not geared specifically to my interests
I recently received a gift subscription to Reader's Digest. This is one magazine that I would never have subscribed to myself. But, it does have some interesting stories each month. I can usually find at least one article that I am interested in...
Pros: Good reading from cover to cover Cons: It only comes once a month!
Reader's Digest has been a fixture in my family's bathroom ever since I was a child. The format, with a good variety of short articles, is perfect for restroom reading, but it's plenty interesting to take out of the bathroom, too.
Pros: Broad range of interest subjects Cons: Only published once a month
I have been a regular subscriber of Reader's Digest for well over 10 years. It has followed me around the world while my husband was stationed overseas.
I simply love the magazine. The articles cover a broad spectrum of subjects, they are well...
Pros: Variety of subjects, length of articles Cons: Advertisement cards
I love this magazine because it offers such a variety of subjects. There are health, financial, thoughtful, and humorous articles. There are also first person accounts of life and humor. The stories are condensed so I can read them at one sitting. I...
Pros: Nice variety of articles; a fairly quick read Cons: Can't think of any at the moment
For just about as long as I can remember, Reader's Digest has been read by me or someone in my family. I think I first saw an issue at my great-grandmother's house. I used to just read hers when she got through with them, but for the last few years,...
I have been an avid reader of Reader's Digest for many years now. Each month I look forward to its arrival, and normally will read from cover to cover in one sitting.The compact size of this magazine makes it perfect for adding to a purse or briefcase...
Pros: Appeals to large audiences, includes funny stories, Thought-provoking, Great quality writing, something for everyone! Cons: Should target more articles towards their teenage and college aged readers
I love Reader's Digest magazine. It appeals to a large, diverse audience because of the various stories and features included in the magazine. It is full of thought-provoking articles, interesting stories, jokes, etc.
Pros: diverse, timely, well written, serious yet entertaining Cons: None
One magazine that has never failed to disappoint me is Readers Digest. They have a fantastic mix of articles that include the whimsical to the factual. They challenge you to think about the world around you and the people that we share it with. Articles...
Pros: wide variety of subjects appealing to lots of interests. Cons: the month can seem so long while waiting for your next issue.
Reader's Digest is the ultimate "something for everyone" magazine. It has a wide variety of articles appealing t many different interests. The regular features include news from the world of medicine, funny true life anecdotes, outrageous...
Pros: Stories are real life and magazine is very portable Cons: stories are often too condensed
this magazine has both humor and real life experiences.It has short stories,although sometimes too short,that are easy to read on a break at work or perhaps on the subway or bus to and from work.These stories are about real people just like you and I....
Pros: NONE Cons: Bad way of tracking their mailings and their customers.
I have to say that the two experiences that I have had with Readers Digest have been very dissatisfying, the first time it was actually my mom. She ordered some Readers Digest books through the mail and got one issue in a year and then got a bill for 12...
Pros: great content Cons: junk mail from the company
I subscribed to Reader's Digest after years of stealing copies from doctors' waiting rooms. hehe... As for comparing this to other magazines, there is no comparison that I know of. Reader's Digest offers something for everybody, no matter what their...
Pros: It has a section for every reading mood, drama, humor, current events, human interest, etc. Cons: It only comes once a month
Why do I love “Reader’s Digest”? Oh, there are so many reasons. They key reason is that it is a little bit of a lot of different types of magazines all in one. Here are some specifics on the type of material you might encounter in a ...
Pros: They know something about what America wants to read. And they pay writers well. Cons: Still kind of schlocky.
Why would you want to read the Digest? Isn't this the magazine in our parents' bathroom? Don't they condense stories and spit them back out again? Aren't their stories a little schlocky at times?
I like Reader's Digest because it is light reading. If you are sitting in a doctor's or dentist's waiting room, you are mostly like able to finish an article...or two....maybe three....
Pros: comes in a large print edition, which is good for those with poor eye sight Cons: see article, too many to list
For years it has seemed that the attention spans of Americans has been shrinking. Many people blame MTV, and TV news "soundbites", I don't. I blame Readers Digest.
Readers Digest is famous for Condensing, and distilling content from...
Pros: Quality reading material, at an affordable price Cons: I honestly haven't run across one.
Look at any magazine rack and you'll see publications covering virtually every subject imaginable. What do they all have in common? Almost every single magazine caters to it's sponsors... maybe a little too much?
Pros: Articles and stories are wholesome and entertaining. Cons: Some health and other topics seem repetitive.
I think that either this magazine should rename itself, or preferably that it should refocus itself. Reader's Digest got it's name when it began as a source for good writing. When I picked it up and read an article, column or comic - I knew I ...
As the industrial age of capitalism transforms into the new economy, one which is identified by a rave-fashion, quality-of-life motivated, superfast-individualized economy, one wonders what the hell anyone would want to do with information as generic and...
Pros: Typo-free reading, lots of tips, no waste-of-time stories, to the point Cons: An issue is hard to part with
This is the magazine I practically grew up with. It was through Word Power that I continuously improved my vocabulary. Many of the articles in the Reader's Digest became like role models to me as I gradually developed my own writing style through the...
I grew up reading Readers Digest and still keep my subscription going.
This is about the only thing fun I get in the mail.
This magazine has stories for everyone, The jokes are fantastic, but the variety of stories is what really appeals...
Pros: Non-fiction news stories, short articles, pro-consumer Cons: Views are very biased
I have been reading "Reader's Digest" magazine since I was in my early teens. I like to read, especially non-fiction news and current events. Many folks think only seniors read it. Don't know why or even if it's true but think that everyone...
Pros: Articles on Every Topic You Can Imagine! Cons: Print is too small
The Reader’s Digest discusses some really interesting topics. One of my favorite features in the Digest is sure to be all of the jokes! There is also a really great section called “You Said It” where readers can write in about just about anything that...
Pros: Easy to read, great variety, high quality. Cons: Too many adds.
I love Reader's Digest for many reasons. In fact, my whole family, from my daughter to my parents do to. The reason, it has something for everyone. It has funny stories, true stories, medical stories, stories that make you cry. It is almost...
Pros: Easy and fun reading Cons: Not enough detail in some stories.
The Readers Digest is a fun little magazine to read. I really like the size of the magazine. It is just the right size to curl up in bed and read. The reading is easy. The stories are short and interesting. You can finish up with one quickly and go on to...
Pros: Each month the magazine has articles on several different helpful topics. Cons: Too many ads
Readers Digest is a long-time favorite with our family. It always has interesting real life stories and also seems to have at least one article a month with information that I can use. For example, there may be one on banking or how to save money on...
Pros: Quick, short stories, varied content Cons: I know of none
My father always read Readers Digest while I was growing up. As I got older, I would pick up his copy and read the monthly features such as "Campus Comedy" and "Life In The United States" These everyday antics of every day people...
Pros: Provides helpful information Cons: Too many ads
To tell the truth, I don't like most of Reader's Digest. I just like the assortment of jokes on every page, the Word Power, the Dramas In Real Life, and the medical section. Only once in a while will I read anything other than those.
Pros: pocket sized, something for everyone Cons: somebody else is usually reading it
I cannot remember a time when this 5X7 magazine did not exist in my home. Even as an elementary school child, I remember looking forward to reading "Daddy's Magazine" It was the one magazine we subscribed to.
Pros: Variety; timely; attractive; wholesome; family oriented Cons: none
I subscribe to this magazine because it contains articles and stories that are interesting to almost everyone. It is good reading for everyone in our family. If you are looking for a pleasurable read, Reader's Digest has what you want/need. This...
Pros: This magazine offers many wonderful topics of interest that will appeal to anyone. Cons: it's a shame children can't read sooner.
I have loved this magazine from the time I was quite young. I can still remember my dad trying to increase my word knowledge by having my sisters and I play along to see how many words we could correctly answer. This, I believe,is one reason that I...
Pros: For the real reader, up to date, emotional, funny and satisfying Cons: the covers seem to be leaning toward the shocking (grab-me from the new stand ) trend.
Chicken soup for the basic human soul stories. Plenty of laughs and real life articles concerning today's society. I began reading the books and magazine as a young child and while growing up with Readers Digest I found it has taught me that I am normal....
Pros: Wonderful and Easy to Read, a great way to spend your time, well-rounded range of topics Cons: Not for those who don't like to read
I have been a Reader's Digest subscriber for about a decade or so, and I find myself eagerly anticipating the next issue just days after a new one arrives. Reader's Digest is not like other magazines, which specialize in sports, fashion, and...
Pros: They publish some stories by average people- their readers. Cons: The stories are just that- average, and nothing more.
Personally, I don't think that reader's digest is worth the money that you pay for it. While some people enjoy the heartwarming stories, I personally find myself a little sickened by most of them; I mean, how real-world is this magazine? I think it is...
Pros: easy to take along anywhere Cons: sometimes, aggravating that it's not the entire article
I primarily buy this magazine when I am traveling. With all the interruptions that I experience while traveling, I like that I can read articles and be finished with them, getting what I assume are the highlights of longer pieces. I also like that the...
Reader's Digest seems to have been around forever, and I think it is even better today. As a busy mom, I enjoy the short stories, jokes, quips, and quotes. I no longer have time to read novels, hardly even the morning paper! Reader's Digest is great...
One of my favorite features in Reader's Digest are the amusing stories in "All in a Day's Work, Laughter is the Best Medicine, Life's Like That, Humor in Uniform, Campus Comedy and Virtual Hilarity". They pay readers $400.00 to submit their...
Pros: Diversity of articles, funnies Cons: Only once a month
This is a great magazine. I have been reading it since I way young. My grandparents gave a subscription to my parents every year for Christmas. Now my parents are giving a subscription to my family. Our family looks forward to getting the new...
Pros: Reader's Digest is easy to locate in the wild...just look in your dentist's office, under the copy of People (cover story: "Charles and Di: a match made in heaven!") Cons: It's not really suited to 18-year-olds; I like more engaging reading materials
I can't believe someone would give Reader's Digest a bad review. What's not to like about the Digest? It's bland and nonoffensive, and there's a little something to please everyone.
Pros: variety of information Cons: recipes sections/ advertising
I like this magazine for the variety of topics presented every month. I can read about health issues, our government and those of other countries, true stories of everyday people, be entertained with jokes...it's all in there. There is no magazine...
Pros: Something for Everyone Cons: New format not as good
The Reader's Digest is one of the best monthly magazines available. If I could afford only one magazine subscription, this would be my choice. They have something for everyone.
One of the first articles I always read is "Drama in Real...
Pros: has mix of useful and entertaining articles Cons: every issue seems the same as another
I read a book that came out a few years ago about the history of Readers Digest and the life story of DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, the magazine's founders. The author was a former long-time Readers Digest employee who had turned against the...
Pros: Very informative and thought provoking Cons: Not enough magazines out there like it
I have been reading Readers Digest since I was in High School. I think my main reason, at first, for reading it was the fact that unlike other magazines you don't have to page to the end of the issue to finish an article. This is a magazine you can...
Pros: Everything about the magazine, but especially the real life, and encouraging articles. Cons: None.
I truly like,and greatly appreciate, how Reader's Digest selects some of the very best articles that every one should read, and puts them all together in one handy available source. Some of the very best articles, informative as well as current,are ...
Pros: Positive, Uplifting Stories, and humor that is comfortably "digested" Cons: some people prefer all aspects of their life to contain some "dirt". hopefully, they will never find it, here
This review is in answer to the person who called Reader's Digest "baby food".
UPDATE: DougAlexander is the person who called it baby food, so that you may take his rating in it's proper context
He has every right to rate this epinion...
Pros: uhhh, I will have to think for a while Cons: mediocre content, You get bombarded with junk mail.
O.K. I admit it, it was a huge mistake to subscribe. I have a stack of Reader's Digest (RD) magazines still in their plastic wrappers. Why are they unread you ask?
I subscribed when I was on a magazine kick, I did not subscribe to any...
Pros: Articles, trivia, jokes, condensed books. What more could you ask? Cons: Sometimes the condensed books leave a few gaps in information. Very difficult market for freelancers.
I love Reader's digest. For one thing, the size is easy to hold. It has so much information jammed into each small issue. Some of the monthly features are excellent - the jokes, yes, but I always do the Word Power Test and read the Quotable Quotes.
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Pros: Campus Comedy, Laughter, etc. Cons: Articles sometimes long-winded
I started reading Reader's Digest 5 years ago.They have plenty of articles, on everything from survival to interviews. At the end of most of the articles they feature little funny anecdotes or quotes. They also have columns such as Campus Comedy (college...
This is a very good magazine in that you will likely find something for everybody in it. I have subscribed to Readers Digest for as long as I can remember. My parents always had a copy as well! It combines a great variety of humor, true stories,...
Pros: Little informative articles. Cons: Little size.
Some nice articles, informative all things you can get from Readers Digest, this is one little magazine that packs the pages
you can get little tid bits for helpful things it has lots of neat little stories to just great. ...
Pros: Covers a wide variety of topics and also comes in large print edition and many other languages! Cons: I honestly cannot think of any!
I began reading Reader's Digest in elementary school when my parents had a subscription coming to their home every year. When I got married, Reader's Digest was one of the gifts I have asked for annually for Christmas!
Pros: humor pieces Cons: Don't read if for the substance or literary value.
I like to read THE READER'S DIGEST, but it's sort of a guilty pleasure. It's the sort of thing you're happy to stumble across on your in-law's coffee table because you'd rather read it than talk to them. It's got short little articles that are...
Pros: Interesting articles sometimes Cons: Not enough interesting articles
I used to love reader's digest, but now I don't even subscribe to it anymore. First, the magazine is about half the size of what it was a few years ago. Second, half of that is advertisements. Third, most of the articles that are squeezed in there are...
I would like to voice my opinion on one of the best American Magazines you can buy. It has many, many different stories, most of the time for all ages. It is written about many people, crisis, health issues from many different cities and states in the...
reader's digest is one of the most sort after for persons keeping a great interest in reading. it covers few very interesting articles to keep up the concentration like the true stories, humour, facts etc. the page on "Quotable Quotes" is very...
Pros: Short Articles with interesting subject matter Cons: Magazine only comes out once a month
Reader's Digest is distributed monthly. It is a magazine that condenses real life experiences into a minimal number of pages. A typical article may be between 2 and 4 pages. Each month a short story is also included. This short story may be between...
I have been a subscriber of Readers Digest for about 20 years. My husband and I really read the entire magazine from cover to cover. We both work long and crazy hours and I really like getting my stories in a shortened version.
Pros: A lot of good information Cons: only comes out once a month
Reader's Digest , is the magazine for everyone . It has review , short stories , poetry , recipes , cartoons , household help and much more . What else could you want in a magazine ? And what more is Reader's digest has been around forever . My...
Pros: valuable information every month Cons: lottery
I have been reading this magazine from a very young age. There are always a few human interest stories, medical, recipes, and current events in each and every episode. I do not believe there is another magazine out there that covers the amount of topics...
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