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Leandra Beabout

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Leandra Beabout writes for Reader's Digest and a variety of national lifestyle, wellness and travel publications and brand websites. She covers all things books and words for Reader's Digest, and when she's not on deadline, you can find her curled up with a new novel or planning her next trip.
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Author Emily Henry on Why Reading Romance Is an “Act of Hope”

For author Emily Henry, romance novels are a balm for a world on the brink

The 10 Best Books of 2022

From pensive memoirs to feel-good fiction, these are the best books of 2022

Here’s How to Read the Virgin River Books in Order

Bide your time while waiting for Season 5 to hit Netflix by reading all the...

How to Read The Witcher Books in Order

Monsters and murder, witches and warlocks! The Witcher Season 3 is coming, but you've still...

The Ultimate Guide to 35 Popular Book Genres

With so many book genres to choose from, you're bound to find something you love

20 Best Cozy Mysteries to Curl Up with Right Now

Settle in, amateur sleuths! These heartwarming cozy mysteries will keep you guessing until the very...
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10 Books You Need to Read Before They Become Movies This Year

Listen up, bibliophiles! These books are being made into movies in 2023, so now is...

25 Spine-Tingling Halloween Books That Will Keep You Up at Night

Read these Halloween books by jack-o'-lantern light

20 Best Colleen Hoover Books for Getting Out of a Reading Slump

You won't want to put down these page-turners from author and #BookTok darling Colleen Hoover
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27 of the Best April Fools’ Pranks to Play on Your Parents

The best pranks for parents are easy, fun—and won’t get you grounded. Who said mom...

25 Best Fiction Books of 2023 (So Far)

Attention, book lovers! These new and coming-soon fiction books belong on your must-read list for...

30 Banned Books You Should Probably Read Right Now

Celebrate the freedom to read by picking up one (or all) of these banned books

100 Best Books of All Time

If you want to fill your shelves with the best books of all time, you're...

45 Funny (and Sweet) Valentine’s Day Jokes for Kids

Get ready for some serious giggles. Your little loves will get a kick out of...

20 Best Books by Native American Authors to Read Right Now

This diverse array of compelling reads will stick with you long after you've put the...

60 of the Best Books for Women Written by Female Authors

Are you hoping to read more books for women that inspire, encourage and entertain? Consider...

15 Online Book Clubs That Will Boost Your Reading Life

Calling all bookworms! An online book club is a great way to connect with voracious...
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32 Best Beach Reads for the Perfect Escape

Summer is practically built on great beach reads. So sit back, grab your sunglasses and...

19 Best Book Subscription Boxes for Avid Readers

Can't decide what to read next? These book subscription boxes could deliver your next favorite...

47 Vampire Books to Take a Bite Out Of

From terrifying night stalkers to dangerously alluring creatures of the dark, there's a bloodsucker for...
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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...

17 Fascinating Summer Solstice Traditions Around the Globe

Check out how cultures around the world celebrate the longest day of the year—and get...

The Best Books to Give As Graduation Gifts

We'll always love Oh, the Places You'll Go, but these thoughtful, inspiring graduation gifts will...

25 New Words Added to the Dictionary for 2022

Word nerds, unite! Merriam-Webster added more than 500 definitions to the dictionary this year. Which...