Reader's Digest Magazine Reviews

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One of America’s most widely read publications is Reader’s Digest Magazine and reviewers like Reader’s Digest for a multitude of reasons. They like the wide range of articles that include educational material, practical advice, humor, and much more. The variety means there is an article for most anyone in Reader’s Digest, regardless of interests or age. This magazine offers “Reading Enjoyment for the Entire Family” and while there are a few criticisms of Reader’s Digest, like from one reviewer who says “Why Pay for All Advertising”?, criticisms are few and far between, making Reader’s Digest ranks among the better Magazine Publications available in the United States.

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Reading Enjoyment for the Entire Family

AUG

2007

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 popular magazines. — Magazine… read full review »

magazine subscriber, seeking intelligent reads

Bryan-Carey
Houston, TX

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Variety for Everyone

JAN

2008

I like Reader's Digest because the pages are filled with so much variety, you are guaranteed to learn at least something from reading the issues cover to cover. Each magazine features articles on everything from how to save money on groceries to how to protect your kids online. They… read full review »

magazine subscriber, longtime reader

stef42678
Las Vegas, NV

Reader's Digest Magazine Ratings and Reviews

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Makes you forget you're in the bathroom.

seeking intelligent reads, a magazine reader, a subscriber, always seeking good tips

APR

2008

My family loves this magazine. It's got everything - humor, inspiring articles, helpful tips, news, recent studies, interviews with celebrities, health advice, and much more. — — It has unique information other magazines don't, and almost everything in the magazine is interesting - it has to be, because it's so small. Whereas other magazines can get away with less-than-interesting or helpful information, this magazine has ONLY interesting articles and subjects. It's probably the only magazine I read cover-to-cover. — — Plus, the humor in Reader's… read full review »

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lilaichee
Palatine, IL

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Great Fast Reading!

read for fun

OCT

2008

Reader's Digest is a great read for everyone, from young to old! The stories are short, quick and humorous. They have jokes and cartoons for the young and the old. They have medical stories that are informative and then there are the real life stories that break your heart. — We keep our Reader's Digest in the bathroom for those "quick" reads while your "sitting" there. This is just a great magazine! — … read full review »

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bbred57
Chesaning, MI

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Must to read to keep informed, become inspired, or just laugh

magazine subscriber, an avid reader, Magazine Reader, interested in cultural experiences, interested in well-written material, frequently pressed for time

NOV

2007

Reader's Digest is a must to read for busy people to keep informed, become inspired, or just laugh out loud. Articles range the latest scientific and medical breakthroughs, human interest, dramatic accounts of real life events and overcoming all odds, articles of encouragement, inspiration, and motivation, and lots of humor, mind challenges, and much more. The magazine achieves a balance in articles so as to appeal to readers of all interests and even in articles that have tragedy. pain, or sadness, the reader is left with hope and encouragement through a… read full review »

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cinderelic
Niangua, MO

Lots of variety in a small package

a fiction reader, magazine subscriber, an avid reader, news junkie

APR

2008

Reader's Digest magazine packs a lot of variety into a small format. Its family friendly articles have a little something for everyone: human interest stories; political/public policy coverage; humor; medical articles; investment and other helpful tips, etc. The wide variety keeps it interesting, and the small size is handy for taking it with you to read on the plane or if you have to wait somewhere. — I have two complaints about Reader's Digest. First, there are a lot of ads in the magazine. Second, once your name is on their subscriber list, they immediately sell it to… read full review »

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islandlivin
Kailua, HI

A very entertaining and informative magazine.

magazine subscriber, a magazine reader, interested in well-written material, longtime reader, an avid reader

DEC

2007

Reader's Digest is a great, concise, and well published magazine. I am a long term subscriber who thoroughly enjoys the material that is contained in each issue. The stories, articles, and anecdotes that are done each month are well worth the cover price. You can find information on a wide variety of subjects and topics every time. I will occasionaly even save a particularly useful article. My family also gets satisfaction from the yearly subscription to Reader's Digest. If you are looking for a quality magazine that is also very enjoyable, I highly recommend Reader's… read full review »

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RVman
Claymont, DE

Reader's Digest is great for all ages

a subscriber, always seeking good tips, longtime reader

NOV

2007

Reader's Digest contains bits and pieces of many topics, so you can start reading it for the parts you really enjoy (ie. humor, the heroics of common man), and learn something (ie. definition of words, health discoveries). There's something for everyone! I started reading this as a child, when I picked up my parent's copies, and now I am a subscriber myself. It is also a convenient size for taking along as I commute to work, and since the articles aren't that long, it is easy to pause at any time. —… read full review »

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vpinion
Newton Center, MA

It has a little something for everyone.

magazine subscriber, visually oriented

NOV

2007

I love this magazine. It has everything from politics to home cooking. When i was a teenager, I only read the joke sections. Now i read it from cover to cover. It has humor, like I mentioned, but it also has serious articles. It has articles about celebrities and articles about everyday people doing heroic deeds, whether they help someone out of a physically dangerous situation or they let some teens crash at their place regularly, saving them from a life out on the… read full review »

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missalaneous
Muskegon, MI

I can't wait to get the new one!!

an avid reader, interested in well-written material, seeking intelligent reads, a woman

NOV

2007

What can I say about Reader's Digest that hasn't already been said. I love this magazine. I read it from cover to cover and that's not something I can say about many magazines. I really enjoy "That's Outrageous". I even read the letters to the editor. I will carry it with me everywhere until I have finished reading it, even into the bathroom. I have pulled articles out to keep for my family or friends to read. The subscription price is very reasonable for the quality of the… read full review »

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margie77099
Houston, TX

Why pay for all advertising!

a person who enjoys quality, magazine subscriber, an avid reader, interested in well-written material, longtime reader, seeking intelligent reads, appreciate nice things

DEC

2007

I used to love Reader's Digest and would read it cover to cover. Then I realized it was taking me more and more time to tear out the thicker advertising pages. I find it easier to read without them. Then I sat and counted over 80 pages of advertising! Very smart actually. People are paying these magazine companies for advertising that has already been payed… read full review »

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JHarmon712
Windham, ME

Reader's Digest is a wonderful read for anyone.

magazine subscriber, always seeking good tips, an avid reader, longtime reader

NOV

2007

Reader's Digest is a wonderful magazine. I have been a subscriber for 15 years. My teenage son also loves to read it. We have a fight when it arrives in the mail as to who gets it first. The magazine is tops for having interesting reading for all ages. It has world events, health, great stories and tons of great jokes. I would recommend it to anyone who loves to read magazines, as I… read full review »

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phoebet
Grove, OK

I like it

magazine subscriber

MAY

2008

I can say readers digest has been a round for a long time.. I can remember my mom getting it in the mail... I would always take it and read the stories from it.. An now as I have grown I to subscribe to it.. AN I still like to read the inspirational stories ... I will continue to read it for as long as I… read full review »

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simbashae
Bainbridge, OH

My favorite to read

reading non-fiction, magazine subscriber, on a budget, saving a little, paying cash

FEB

2008

This is what I like to read best. Great stories and information and I love the funnies. Great sub. cost for the year also.… read full review »

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wintertime
Henryville, IN


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