If you like Reader's Digest, there may be sad news in the future. I've read some things that say they are having problems staying afloat. I hope not.
I've always enjoyed how they have so many different things in their little magazine. Humor, news, serious looks at problems going on today, heroic people, greedy people, this little mag had it all.
Will you miss it? What other magazines or reading places would you miss if they were gone, and why?
[question posted by snowcat46]
responses and comments:
Yes, you are right RD contains too many things in little space without compromising with quality. I am a subscriber of RD for the last two years and I thoroghly enjoy this magazine. My favorite is Laughter is the best medicine' and some in depth health related topics. [rashmie]
I like it too. It's the only mag I subscribe to. I like the Humor in Uniform too. My hubs likes all of the humor. I like the word quizzes too. Keeps me on my toes. [snowcat46]
Worse thing is that would mean no more RD boogers from the cover they send...you know...that big yellowed gummy sticky stuff that makes great fake boogers....How sad............just sayin.......... [Irishfrndly65]
Somehow, I just don't trust that remark... Where there's a will, there's a way, and lady, you got lots of will!! [snowcat46]
To me readers digest is for old people. [rowena123]
I love reading the Reader's Digest. There are so may wonderful stories in there and I love the humor in uniform and laughter is the best medicine parts. They always make me laugh, but I like their serisou stories too, I love the ones about heroic people because it shows one person can make a difference. [Jezebella]
I like reading stories about the good some people can do. I tried to avoid the "outrageous" ones, because it just depressed me seeing the louses getting away with things. [snowcat46]
Hi snowcat! I used to read it all the time but it has been forever. It is a very good publication! I think I will look for it the next time I'm out. [JenInTN]
Yeah, I gave up on it for a few years. I just never had enough time to read any magazines. [snowcat46]
I am reading Reader's Digest. Actually, I subscribe for that magazine. I am learning a lot from that magazine. I just love them. I also want to subscribe to Discover Magazine but it is too expensive, hehe. [igvirene]
I learn a lot from it too, besides getting my laughs from it. [snowcat46]
I subscribed to RD for a few years in the 90s. Enjoy reading the magazines, I thought the quality was high till I got a chance to read old RD. Those old RD were given to me by someone who knew I was a bookworm. There were a few from the 50s, a few from the 60s and about 100 RD from the 70s. After reading the old magazines and the ones from the 90s, I couldn't agree that RD maintained high standard. Those in the 50s to 70s were really very good. The number of articles and the depth of discussion were much higher than the current RD. Many articles focus on the USSR and how the system couldn't work. I was very surprised by the wisdom of the writers, they really had the foresight and the intelligent to analyze. [scheng1]
I guess it's more the problem with society. In the 50s to 80s, the writers are more "fiery" in condemnation. They really write how they feel about the situation. There is less fear of lawsuit against them. Right now, people are more careful and more diplomatic. Plus the readers of today has less time to read. They are likely to choose a lighter reading material than in the past. [scheng1]
no, i never have cared for it, i don't take any magazines anymore. i quit all them when i had to qquit work. my faves were taste of living, country woman, good housekeeping and things like that. i think alot of buisnesses are having a hard time staying afloat. [ANTIQUELADY]
Yes, they are. Paper costs are going up so much is one of their problems. [snowcat46]
I liked Readers Digest and have always found it to be interesting. I would miss it if it werent around anymore. I am not a regular reader, but my parents always got it and I definitely would miss it if it were not around to read. I think that magazine is a good one that maybe is not in vogue anymore. [snowy22315]
Too many people are getting their news online, so it's not cost-effective to buy subscriptions. Too bad, really. [snowcat46]
My fiance got me one once. I read it once or twice, but that was it. I never really got into it, I never really was interested in it. [dodo19]
I think it's a good magazine, but I come and go with it. [snowcat46]
I currently receive Reader's Digest from a relative buying us the subscription. I rarely read it, but have in the past and like it. Just have a hard time finding time to read magazines these days. I heard you can get paid to write for Reader's Digest, if this is true where do I sign up?? I would miss Glamour magazine if they stopped publishing it, I just love it! [jovimom]
I have one, I'll have to check that out, Thanks! [jovimom]
I hope they don't end up discontinuing Reader's Digest. I have enjoyed that magazine ever since I was a kid! Mom used to tell us that she was going to send a funny story in, but never did get around to it. They have such a variety of things in that little magazine, I always find it enjoyable. The only other magazine I really ever buy is Cosmo. I buy it because I find a lot of it to be funny. My husband and I will sometimes sit together and read it just to say, "Is this really true?" and laugh about it. I don't think I would miss that one as much as Reader's Digest though. [lynnemg]
I liked the variety in it. IF you didn't like one thing, there were always other things to read. [snowcat46]
I hope that Reader's Digest hangs in there. That would be a shame. Gosh I remember when my Mom had it at home. I use to get it by mail years ago. And always found it interesting to read when waiting at school, or even at a doctors visit, while waiting in the waiting room. I will miss the stories, and jokes. [MaryLynn321]
It sure would. It has been around as long as I can remember. [MaryLynn321]
I have so many reading books materials at home except readers digest because I do not have those reading materials. But I've noticed once awhile when I went to the library yesterday and I saw readers digest magazine it is one of a good source for the readers like us. It concern about things that are related to ourselves and relationship to others. [jhmabalongag]
It has so many different topics in it, it can appeal to almost anyone. [snowcat46]
I used to read Reader's Digest and I think that it's a wonderful magazine, full of information and wonderful stories. I like the fact that it is so small and compact. It would be a shame if it disappeared completely. I may subscribe to it again in the future but things are difficult financially as everyone knows. Andrew [AndrewFreyne]
That's my problem too. It's a nice compact little read, and I like the book size. Those big floppy mags are difficult to work with! [snowcat46]
I love to read the Readers Digest and have subscribed to it. As far as I know the Indian version of Readers Digest does not have any problems staying afloat. So I dont think I will have problems reading this magazine for a few years atleast. [mayka123]
Really? Is India not going through the same problems as the rest of the world? Or is their Digest different and more practical than ours? [snowcat46]
I love reading reader's digest but I only read them when I was in college. I have an aunt who borrowed from her friend some books then we read it at home. After that she returned them. I don't read reader's digest now because I can't afford to buy them. They cost I think more than $3.00. I like all the content but I can't afford to buy one so I no longer read. [Yori88]
Buying them off the bookstand is expensive! It's cheaper getting a subscription, but still kind of expensive. [snowcat46]
i am a regular reader of RD AND recently i received a parcel saying that i am the luckiest person to receive that.MY name ha been selected for the sweepstakes to win RUPEES 26,000,000.HENCE i was startled and they aHndALSO SENT ME A parcel with some gifts and asked me to fill it up and send it to them .DID YOU receive something like that? [harsha04]
Nope, hadn't heard of anything like that either. Congrats! [snowcat46]
I read that almost all the time. Its interesting but sometimes its true as to what they write may seen hazardous. I would definitely miss that if its gone forever.I supposed its just because I used to that. [med889]
That is expensive!! Wow! I wouldn't have bought that either! [snowcat46]
Hi, I love Reader's Digest. It is one of my favorite periodicals..I used to subscribe to it for a number of years and i collected most of those books.My children love going through them and so do I. We treasure them and have decided never to give them away..I will definitely miss it. But i feel that with the kind importance that is being given these days to glamor and gossip, a magazine like Readers digest seems outdated with very few readers ..I love Good Housekeeping and Woman and Home and would definitely miss them if they decide to close shop... [kiran8]
yeah, it's so sad that glamour and Hollywood stars are more important to people than what's happening in the world. [snowcat46]
I have always enjoyed reading Reader's Digest! I hope they are able to stick around, it would be a shame to not be able to read the magazine anymore. [angemac23]
It sure would. [snowcat46]
i really love that magazine and we get the canadian version. i think it would be a sad day if they went out of business. i also like their other canadian publications (one is a magazine called 'our canada') and its a very good publication as well. [cher913]
What's 'our canada' about? Besides Canada, that is! What does it have in it? [snowcat46]
I shall definitely miss Reader's Digest. I hope the publishing house survives the economic crises and keep producing that superb magazine. I have been reading of and on since I was about 12 and found it to be a great source of knowledge as well as pleasure. [vutum6887]
I hope a lot of things survives the crisis, as well as this one. [snowcat46]
My first time reading a Reader's Digest is when I'm still in grade school coz my father and brother's had a huge collection of that little mag and a subscription so I have been stay updated what's new and what's happening currently. I surely missed the humor section such as laughter is the best medicines, the health sections and the documentaries for the places and the collections that they features. But until I finish my studies and begin to work, I already don't have time to read the mag because the the popularity of internet blogs and sites arises and It's way convenient for me to read on the computer that a book... [tenchi18ph]
The computer has its uses, but it's made it hard on the publishing industry! [snowcat46]
Oh yes, I'd miss it. My mother subscribes to it and passes it on to me when she's done. Mostly I just read the jokes, because I usually have my nose in a book. But it's a great magazine that doesn't take too much time. I'm sorry to hear it seems to be going the way of so many publications in print. [CremeAndSugar]
I have a hard time taking my nose out of a book too! Those jokes tend to pull me out as well. [snowcat46]
Reader's Digest is a Canadian institution. It will never die. It's published in well over 24 countries and languages throughout the world and trust me, it's solvent. Some countries experiencing severe economic problems may suspend publication, but the magazine itself will always be available through Canadian publication subscription. So no worries, snowcat, Reader's Digest isn't going anywhere anytime soon! [sparkofinsanity]
That is a relief to hear!! Thanks Spark! [snowcat46]
aha i donot like to red it i just read the magazines in the early morning ,,it always take me about 2 hours to do that,,but i like the way very much wish you a good time on my lot,, happy mylottings [rowe0525]
Oh No! Don't take away my Readers Digest. I have subscribed to this magazine for...well....a long time!whistle I love reading RD thy ahve a lot of interesting stories in it. I for one hope they stay afloat! That would be lik losing a family member! LOL [fasttalker]
What, you're not going to admit how old you are? Tsk, tsk. I've always enjoyed it too. It's like an institution. [snowcat46]
i dont think reader's digest is good magazine any more. we have more magazines now and they are also competitive with Reader's Digest. [saravanan123]
its really sad to hear about that because i have been a big fan of this monthly magazine for as long as I can remmember. I have also subcribe to his magazine for a good many years now. Though, I can see that the quality of the magazine have decreased over the years with many advertisements and less number of stories. I especially like the book section and the many inspirational stories and not forgetting the heroes section. I have laugh aloud many a times reading the humor section. oh!! i really wish this book stays on forever, a magazine that i can share and read together with my children many years from now. I hope they don't stop publishing it. [substance]
I hope not either. It's one of the few mags one can share with the kids! [snowcat46]
Because the articles in the Readers Digest are gleaned from other magazines, it is like having a subscription to a dozen or so other magazines. I subscribe for myself and each of our grown children. Both my husband and I read it cover to cover. Our daughter told me that it is the one magazine that she doesn't ever want to be without. My husband would especially miss the magazine Reminisce. I can't think of any magazine I'd miss more than Readers Digest. [bellis716]
I sort of figured that, but wanted to be sure. I've never seen it around here. They go more for the glamorous mags, like Cosmo or things with celebrities. Blech! [snowcat46]
I ordered Reader's Digest ten years ago, but I didn't read the whole book all the time, so I thought it did waste money to order it. So I stopped to order, and then they kept sending me letter few years after I stopped order, it was quite annoying. [HelloMickey]
Yes, I've noticed they have that tendency. But all places do. You wouldn't believe the phone calls I used to get when I stopped sending money to PBS! Downright rude they were! [snowcat46]
i haven't read them for a long time but i really liked them--mainly the jokes and the crossword--i think they are wonderful little books with a whole set of information compacted in them [ullyses]
I love the jokes too. Don't get into crosswords. I never get anywhere! [snowcat46]