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If I Ruled The World Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter is a US jazz singer and songwriter. His latest album Still Rising was released in November 2021 and he tours the UK in May 2022

Dogs Alone At Home

How to reduce or prevent separation issues

READER'S DIGEST RECOMMENDED READ: An Olympian Read

The history of exercise is a surprisingly complex one, as chronicled in this month’s recommended read

February Fiction

A tale of intrigue and deception is our pick for February’s page-turner

I REMEMBER…Richard Carpenter

As the Carpenters, Richard Carpenter and his sister Karen were one of the most successful pop duos of all time. Now 75, he looks back on their career, celebrity fans and the devastating loss of his sibling

A Voice In The Dark

A seemingly unresponsive patient creates some career-changing questions for Dr Max

All About Appliqué

Give your old clothes and accessories a new lease of life

UNFORGETTABLE DeWitt Wallace

This month marks 100 years since Reader’s Digest got its humble start. Here is the remarkable story of the man who, with his wife, Lila, built it into a global success.

A Polar Bear's Journey

It’s nothing short of a miracle that her tiny, defenceless cubs can survive in this forbidding environment

Chasing The Northern Lights

Visiting Canada’s Northwest Territories in search of a primeval encounter with nature

Lock Down Christmas Traditions We're Keeping

If all goes to plan, this Christmas is set to be everything it should be. But last year, with coronavirus restrictions in force throughout much of the UK, a lot of us had to re-think how we celebrated the festive season. Not being able to take part in the usual Christmas traditions compelled many people to create some new ones. And some of these new traditions were so successful, that they're being kept this year. We spoke to people opting for them in 2021 again.

Coping With A Higher Cost Of Living

With winter bills soaring, Andy Webb has a plan on how to best mitigate any financial damage

I REMEMBER…Don McLean

Best known for “American Pie”, singer-songwriter Don McLean is celebrating the song’s 50th anniversary. He looks back on his childhood in New York, his determination to succeed and what he made of Madonna’s take on his signature hit

Richard Armitage On Hollywood,The Hobbit And Hard Work

From bursting onto the musical theatre stage, the prolific actor has gone on to star in Hollywood blockbusters and hit TV shows—all while being “shy”

SURVIVING MY SHOCKING DIAGNOSIS

As a young man, I overcame non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Twenty-six years later, I faced a terrifying new challenge

January Fiction

This month’s pick is a thriller that has set both the publishing and film industries talking

Shirting The Issues

Legendary novelist Murakami has created an unconventional but fascinating memoir by way of his T-shirt drawer

Books THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

Known for The Illustrated Child and The Book of Hidden Wonders, British crime and thriller writer Polly Crosby’s new novel, The Unravelling, is published on January 6 by HQ, HarperCollins

Aled Jones On Singing, Setbacks And The Snowman

The singer, TV and radio presenter recalls becoming the soundtrack to everyone’s Christmas as a 14-year old soprano, and releasing a children’s book

12 Top tips for staying warm this winter

Using these tips, you can stay warm no matter how frightful the cold weather outside gets.

December Fiction

A cosy Christmas read is on the cards for our December fiction pick

READER'S DIGEST RECOMMENDED READ: Festive Traditions

The origin of the famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is beautifully drawn in this historical read

Books THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

American-Korean author Renée Ahdieh is best known for her New York Times best-selling series The Wrath & the Dawn. Her latest novel, The Righteous, is published December 7 by Hodder & Stoughton

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO YOUR GUT

The bacteria in your intestines affects whether you’ll have allergies,your risk of depression— and even how well your medication works

THE ELECTRIC REVOLUTION: WHAT'S NEXT?

BATTERY POWER FOR MOTORING SEEMS INEVITABLE NOW, BUT WHAT FORM WILL THE CAR OF THE FUTURE REALLY TAKE?

Reunited With Her Rescuers

Thirty-five years after two fishermen plucked a young girl from the Pacific Ocean, a podcast leads to a remarkable reunion

Letters To Santa

This month, Olly Mann takes a leaf from his son's book and writes his own letter to Jolly Old Saint Nick…

If I Ruled The World Justin Hawkins

Justin Hawkins is the frontman of the British rock band, The Darkness. Their new album Motorheart comes out on November 19 via Cooking Vinyl. The band will be touring the UK throughout November and December

I REMEMBER…Paul Nicholas

All-round entertainer Paul Nicholas (76) has enjoyed success in the pop charts, on TV and in musical theatre. He looks back at working with David Bowie, playing Jesus and meeting Hollywood legends

Books That Changed My Life

Candice Carty-Williams’ Sunday Times Bestseller Queenie was one of the best-loved books of last year’s lockdown. Her new novel, Empress & Aniya is available in paperback and on Audible (published by Knights Of)