Throughout its history, Reader’s Digest has consistently provided a deep emotional connection for its readers. With its wide array of engaging and heartwarming stories, thought-provoking articles, and helpful tips, the magazine has become a reliable source of comfort and inspiration for countless individuals. However, it has come to light that the UK edition of Reader’s Digest will be discontinued after 85 long years of being in circulation.
The editor-in-chief of the magazine, Eva Mackevic took to LinkedIn, the popular social networking site to share this heart-breaking news a couple of weeks back.
In a heartfelt note, she wrote, “After 86 wonderful years, I am very sad to share that Reader’s Digest UK has come to an end. It has been my privilege and joy to contribute to this iconic publication for nearly eight years, leading its talented team for the last six. Unfortunately, the company just couldn’t withstand the financial pressures of today’s unforgiving magazine publishing landscape and has ceased to trade.”
“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible colleagues, writers, PRs, and brands I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with over the years. Your passion and expertise have made this journey unforgettable, and l’ve been fortunate enough to make some amazing friends along the way,” she added.
At the very end of the note, she mentioned, “To any writers awaiting payment for their work, l’ve been assured that the insolvency practitioners are working to communicate with everyone about the next steps. I sincerely hope this process goes smoothly and swiftly for you.”
The comment section of her post on LinkedIn was filled with comments from regular readers as well as readers who still hold on to the nostalgia of reading it at some point in their lives.
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According to netizens, the May edition of Reader’s Digest UK was well-received by its audience and had some amazing interviews with popular names like Sean Penn and Paloma Faith.
