Reader's Digest: America's most popular magazine, with over 50 million readers. Each issue is packed with easy-to-read articles that help everyone lead better and more healthy lives. The richness and diversity of the Reader's Digest Magazine is one of America's last great values. (Magazines.com)

This is a general-interest family magazine which offers a variety of reading. Its articles and stories cover a range of subjects including health, ecology, government, international affairs, sports, travel, science, business, education and humor. (Amazon.com)

Reader's Digest Magazine is one of the most popular magazines in the world. Every month there is something in Reader's Digest Magazine for everyone. Useful advice. Latest topics. Inspiration. Entertainment. Each issue covers subjects like: the latest medical discoveries easy ways to cope with stress managing time and money plus popular features like Word Power and Laughter, the Best Medicine. (magsonthenet.com)

Reader's Digest is a monthly general interest family magazine cofounded in 1922 by Lila Bell Wallace and DeWitt Wallace. Although its circulation has declined in recent years, the Audit Bureau of Circulation says Reader's Digest is still the best-selling consumer magazine in the United States, with a circulation of over 10 million copies in the United States, and a readership of 38 million as measured by Mediamark Research (MRI).

According to MRI, Reader's Digest reaches more readers with household incomes of $100,000+ than Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week and Inc. combined. Global editions of Reader's Digest reach an additional 40 million people in more than 70 countries, with 50 editions in 21 languages. It is also published in braile, digital, audio, and a version in large-type called Reader's Digest Large Print.

Reader's Digest is owned and published by The Reader's Digest Association, a privately held company based in Chappaqua, New York (the mailing address is actually Pleasantville, New York).

The magazine is compact in size, with its pages roughly half the size of most American magazines. Hence, in the summer of 2005, the U.S. edition adopted the slogan, "AMERICA IN YOUR POCKET." In January 2008, it was changed to "LIFE WELL SHARED." (wikipedia.org)

Uplifting true stories, funny jokes and cartoons, magazine articles and celebrity interviews, all from Reader’s Digest. Share funny pictures and video, play free games, enter our sweepstakes and more.

Read Reader's Digest Magazine, August 2008 Online

In This Issue:

Our August issue inspires you to find your inner Olympian and get fit at any age. Plus, a special look at the Old Beijing as it gears up for the Olympics.

Page 6: Family Vacation Photo Contest
Planning a great trip this summer? Whether you're heading to the beach or a historical hot spot, share your pictures. Your best shot could win a $100 prize.

Page 6: 2008 Summer Olympics
Get a piece of the action at the 2008 summer olympics with our daily slide show from Beijing. Plus, test your knowledge of Olympics history, find out how well you know the top athletes, and enjoy our games-themed printables for kids.

Page 6: Normal or Nuts?
We all have our little quirks. Are yours harmless or heinous? Find out and post your question on rd.com.

Page 6: Our All-New Books Blog
Fiction, biography, history, and more: In "Book Fare," Reader's Digest Maureen Mackey gives you an inside look at the best new books.

Page 6: A Modified Tricycle In Use
View Smith's photo of a modified tricycle in use.

Page 16: Are You Making it Matter?
Tell us how you or someone you know is making it matter.

Page 24: Restaurant Stories
Share your own restaurant stories with us!

Page 23: Make it Matter Weekly Challenge
Take the Weekly Challenge.

Page 27: Home Makeover Photos
See before and after photos of the home makeover.
By Fran Lostys

Page 56: Healthy Picnic Recipes
Get the full recipes.
Compiled by Amy Zerello

Page 82: Yes, You Can
See a slideshow of behind-the-scene photos of our featured athletes.
By Kathryn M. Tyranski

Page 89: Normal or Nuts?
Pose your quirky questions and get expert answers.

Page 109: City of Shadows
See more photos of China old and new.
By Michael Meyer

Page 131: 4 Ways of Looking at a Bridge
See more ways of looking at bridges.

Page 141: Quick Study: Nuclear Energy
Get more information.
By Lisa Goff

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