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Freida McFadden is an introverted person by nature. “I didn’t start writing because I’m, like, really outgoing and wanted do a lot of appearances,” she says. “I like sitting alone in a room and working.” But the bestselling author admits she’s had to come out of her shell in the past few months—for a very excellent reason. The big-screen adaptation of her twisty 2022 novel, T he Housemaid , was a surprise smash, grossing more than $250 million at the global box office. “I went to the premiere in New York and did the red carpet,” she adds. “It was nerve-racking! But the movie turned out exactly how I wanted it to be.” McFadden also continues to deliver great thrills on the page. In her new novel, Dear Debbie , a perfectly friendly suburban wife, mother and newspaper advice columnist channels her sinister side as her life spirals out of control. And in her October 2025 release, The Intruder , a woman invites an in-distress girl to stay with her in a cabin on a dark and stormy night, b...

Could your fluffy friend wow the judges in America’s most prestigious dog contest? (We want to believe!) Competition is always fierce at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and this year, the bar was even higher for the four-legged participants and their two-legged owners and handlers. After all, 2026 marked the 150th anniversary of the popular dog event, and who wouldn’t want to make history in this milestone year? If you missed it, this year’s Best in Show winner was crowned at Madison Square Garden in New York City just last night. And we now count ourselves among her biggest fans—yes, the winner’s a female pup!—not only because of her standout performance but also for her touching backstory with her handler. So how did America’s best dog capture the hearts of the judges? Was she an unexpected champion or one of the breeds that always win Westminster ? Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Best in Show. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for m...

Say the name Catherine O’Hara, and a smile inevitably follows. Perhaps you think about her hysterical TV characters or her holiday movies that became family-night traditions. Or maybe you’re drawn to her warm, quick-witted personality, on display during her eulogy to John Candy in 1994 and her Hollywood Walk of Fame tribute to Home Alone son Macauley Culkin in 2024. Whatever she did, she brought a spirit of generosity to every role and every interaction. That’s why the news of her death on Jan. 30 at age 71 feels like a collective heartbreak. It also seems so, well, unfair. When I interviewed O’Hara in 2024, she Zoomed in from her family’s summer cottage in Ontario, Canada, exuding pure bliss and satisfaction at age 70. Lounging on a plush chair with the birds chirping through the open window, she said, “I’m sorry to rub it in, but this is very cozy!” She deserved more summers in that chair. O’Hara’s career spanned five decades, beginning in the 1970s when she joined Toronto’s fa...

Candice King knows a thing or two about evolution—on screen and off. Best-known for her unforgettable turn as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries , King brought to life one of the most iconic vampire characters in TV history on the CW’s wildly popular series. What began as a shallow, insecure and often self-centered teenager transformed over eight seasons into a fiercely loyal friend, devoted family member and fan-favorite symbol of strength and compassion. And just when viewers thought they’d said goodbye, Caroline made her return in the beloved spinoff, The Originals , proving that some characters never truly leave our hearts. Now, King is stepping into an exciting new chapter in real life. Already a mom of two, the actress is preparing to welcome another child—this time with fiancé Steven Krueger, who fans will recognize from The Originals . In an exclusive interview with Reader’s Digest , King opens up about her expanding family, some sweet babymoon memories and a newfound lov...

In 2016, my closet was full of going-out tops, skinny jeans and one coveted black choker. I slurped down Moscow mules with abandon while The Chainsmokers’s “Closer” thumped in the background. I was 23, and life was good. I’ve been reflecting on 2016 since the beginning of 2026, when people began sharing TikTok videos and Instagram carousels recalling the good times they had that year. The pink drinks and grainy Insta snaps of 2016 certainly made it, well, different. But was it really that great a year? Or do we miss 2016 for another reason entirely? To find out, I spoke to a psychologist who researches nostalgia and its impact on our lives. Spoiler alert: Looking back at the past can actually be a good thing. Here’s what the science says about reminiscing—and how to hop on this feel-good trend. Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter for more trends, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. Why is 2016 trending in 2026? It’s normal to look back 10 years at ...