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Leandra Beabout

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Leandra is a lifestyle writer covering health, travel, and literature. A former high school English teacher, she covers books, words, and grammar for RD.com. When she’s not on deadline, you can find her curled up with a new library book or road-tripping through Europe or the American West.
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The 56 Best Horror Books of All Time

Do yourself a favor: Don't read these horror books right before bedtime!

50 Best Books for Teens of All Time

Push your teen beyond required reading with young adult books that stand the test of...

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The Best Books to Give As Graduation Gifts

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25 New Words Added to the Dictionary for 2022

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What Is a Six-Word Memoir? The Brief but Powerful Story of Your Life

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Equality vs. Equity: What’s the Difference?

Maybe you've interchanged the words "equity" and "equality" in conversation—but they don't, in fact, mean...

15 Hardest Puzzles You Can Get on Amazon

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Can you guess the meaning behind these slang phrases from yesteryear?
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The Best 14 Reads From the 2020 Quarantine Book Club

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You’re not the only one who feels like celebrating once winter is officially over.

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This one little day changes the calendar in a big way.