Reader's Digest Condensed Books: All About Fiction Favorites

If you’re the kind of reader who says, “I like them all!” when asked about your favorite book genre, congratulations: You’ve found your people. At Reader’s Digest, we get that having a fresh mix of genres is essential for those who crave variety. That’s why we have Fiction Favorites, a volume of Reader’s Digest condensed books that are tailor-made for readers who love riveting stories.

Sign up for Fiction Favorites to get Reader’s Digest condensed books delivered to you throughout the year. Whether you’re into romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, historical fiction or more, Fiction Favorites has you covered with handpicked selections from top and up-and-coming authors. It’s your go-to source for the most captivating reads and some of the best books ever written.

So keep reading to discover everything you need to know about Reader’s Digest condensed books, including what Fiction Favorites is all about, how it works and some of the amazing books we’ve featured in the past. Don’t miss out on finding your next great read!

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What is Reader’s Digest Fiction Favorites?

Reader’s Digest Fiction Favorites is a book subscription for avid readers looking for variety, convenience and compelling works of fiction they can’t put down. With the subscription, you’ll get a single volume containing four condensed books.

There’s even a Fiction Favorites Facebook community where you can learn about the latest volumes, the books they contain and the authors who wrote them.

How does Fiction Favorites work?

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Here’s how a subscription to Reader’s Digest condensed books works: Our expert editors carefully select four fiction books from bestselling authors and talented up-and-comers. They edit each one down for a quicker (and family-friendly) read, then bind them all together in one volume that’s shipped right to your door seven times each year.

That means you get four novels for the price of one, saving you money and space on your bookshelf. Plus, since each volume contains four different titles, you’re essentially getting 28 books a year. Tackling that many novels in a year is an incredible achievement, and because you’re reading Reader’s Digest condensed books, it’ll feel that much easier to accomplish.

What books has Reader’s Digest Fiction Favorites featured in the past?

Fiction Favorites has showcased some truly amazing authors, including big names like James Patterson, Michael Connelly, Ruth Ware and Megan Miranda. Over the years, volumes of Reader’s Digest condensed books have featured such must-read novels as:

Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson
Envy by Sandra Brown
Safe Harbor by Luanna Rice
Daddy’s Little Girl by Mary Higgins Clark
City of Bones by Michael Connelly
Three Weeks in Paris by Barbara Taylor Bradford
The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks
Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline

But that’s not all—we’ve found that our readers also love discovering fresh talent, and introducing you to new authors is a key part of our mission. Readers who’ve picked up recent volumes of Reader’s Digest condensed books have read stellar titles like:

Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly
2 Sisters Detective Agency by James Patterson and Candice Fox
The Maid by Nita Prose
Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger
Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen
Treasure State by C.J. Box
Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda
An Honest Man by Michael Koryta
Playing It Safe by Ashley Weaver
Zero Days by Ruth Ware

Where do I order Reader’s Digest Fiction Favorites?

Reader’s Digest Fiction Favorites has brought readers condensed versions of quality fiction books since the 1950s, a legacy that proudly continues today. Simply subscribe to Fiction Favorites to get the best novels delivered right to your doorstep.

Once you’ve signed up to receive Reader’s Digest books, don’t forget to join the community!

Why trust us

At Reader’s Digest, we’ve been sharing our favorite books for over 100 years. We’ve worked with bestselling authors including Susan Orlean, Janet Evanovich and Alex Haley, whose Pulitzer Prize–winning Roots grew out of a project funded by and originally published in the magazine. Through Fiction Favorites (formerly Select Editions and Condensed Books), Reader’s Digest has been publishing anthologies of abridged novels for decades. We’ve worked with some of the biggest names in fiction, including James Patterson, Ruth Ware, Kristin Hannah and more. The Reader’s Digest Book Club, helmed by Books Editor Tracey Neithercott, introduces readers to even more of today’s best fiction by upcoming, bestselling and award-winning authors. We verify all facts and data, back them with credible sourcing and revisit them over time to ensure they remain accurate and up to date. Read more about our team, our contributors and our editorial policies.