Reader's Digest Australia Dec/Jan 2025

FILM JOHN WILSON/NETFLIX (5). THE NOUN PROJECT (FILM ICON) Wake Up Dead Man Starring Daniel Craig never fear, benoit blanc is here. This time, the eccentric private detective with the exaggerated southern drawl— once again played by Daniel Craig with a twinkle in his eye—investigates his darkest case yet. The Agatha Christie- like whodunit is set in and around a Gothic church in upstate New York, where a charismatic monsignor (Josh Brolin) has been murdered in the middle of Mass. Summoned by an ear- nest young boxer-turned-priest (Josh O’Connor), Blanc peels back the layers of what he calls “a classic, impossible crime.” Among the suspects? A staunch church employee (Glenn Close), pop- ular author (Andrew Scott), troubled doctor (Jeremy Renner), concert cellist (Cailee Spaeny) and hard-edged law- yer (Kerry Washington). They all have motives, but some are better at hiding their pasts—and mistakes—than oth- ers. (Streaming on Netflix Dec. 12) — Mara Reinstein readersdigest.com.au 137 reader ’ s digest illustration by TimMarrs The RD LIST read, watch, listen PICK UP SOMETHING YOU CAN’T PUT DOWN. ADVERTISEMENT Sound Matters The Impact of Technology on Music Consumption in the Early Twentieth Century Richard L Beeston BA www.xlibris.com/en-au Paperback | E-book $19.99 | $7.99 Sound Matters explores how sound technology evolved in the early 20th century, focusing on music production, transmission, its role in information, relaxation, and consumption formats. A Journey With Dyslexia Alienation, Assimilation, Acclimation Peter James Wilson www.xlibris.com/en-au Paperback | E-book $14.99 | $7.99 Discover the path to overcoming dyslexia. In this work, Peter shares his 60-year battle with dyslexia and o ers practical strategies for dyslexic individuals. Combining personal experience and educational insights, this guide provides hope, knowledge, and tools to build neural pathways that could enable su erers to learn to read and write. A must-read for those seeking to understand and conquer dyslexia. Best Inspirational Life Quotes Volume 3 Sunny www.xlibris.com/en-au Hardback | Paperback | E-book $39.99 | $24.99 | $7.99 Sunny presents another collection of God- inspired life quotes. Delve into this timeless wisdom, which re ect her beliefs about the true essence of life. Read on! The Return When the Impossible Happens Stephen Bennett www.xlibris.com/en-au Hardback | Paperback | E-book $35.99 | $29.99 | $4.99 This is a true story based on the 20-year journey of Stephen and Somjeen Bennett. A memoir turned into a story form, it is about hope amidst darkness.