Readers 2017 Issue 12

Editorial Department of ReadersMay 2017

Rating 3.6

Word count: 71K words
Chapters: 115

Summary

Reader is a magazine launched by Gansu People's Publishing House in 1981. It explores the truth, goodness, and beauty in human nature and reflects humanistic care. Keeping pace with the times in both content and form, Reader pursues high quality and fine writing, and has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and from all walks of life through the richness and diversity of its formats and content. Its circulation ranks first among Chinese periodicals, first in Asia, and fourth among general-interest magazines worldwide. It is hailed as "a spiritual reader for the Chinese people" and "China's No. 1 periodical brand."

Editor's review

As the 12th issue of 2017, Reader continues the magazine's consistent editorial standards: presenting a diverse range of subjects within limited space, balancing warm narratives, life reflections, and social observation. The value of this issue lies not in timeliness but in gathering together writing worth preserving from that year, well suited to a relatively complete reading experience in fragmented time. The magazine's editorial approach emphasizes truth, goodness, beauty, and humanistic care; most articles begin with specific people and events, making for a read that is not heavy yet lingers. For readers accustomed to long hours before screens, the rhythm of turning pages in a print periodical is itself a form of relaxation. It should be noted that as a general-interest digest, it offers the value of selection and arrangement rather than systematic knowledge in any one field, so readers should not expect in-depth monographs. It suits a bedside table, a commuter bag, or an office—flip through a few pages at random and read more closely whatever catches your interest. Overall, this is a periodical that rewards repeated browsing and rereading, especially suited to those who want to carve out a quiet stretch of reading time in a fast-paced life.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers who want short-form reading during commutes or before bed
Readers who enjoy warm stories and life-reflection writing
Parents and teachers looking for extracurricular reading material for students
People who prefer the experience of flipping through print and do not rely on electronic devices

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking systematic knowledge or in-depth theoretical analysis of a particular discipline
Readers concerned only with current hot topics and news-oriented content
Readers used to long-form continuous narrative who need a complete plot structure

Reading tips

You don't need to read straight through in table-of-contents order; start with a title that interests you, then go back for the rest.
Pause briefly after each piece and jot down a line or two that struck you—it builds material and deepens impressions.
Keep the magazine in a fixed spot, such as the bedside or office desk, and read one or two pieces at a time in spare moments.
Swap issues with family or colleagues and talk about the pieces you each liked, extending the pleasure of reading.

版权信息
卷首语
人生“怪圈”
文苑·文苑
最好的顾客
夏日终曲
点滴·点滴
一日之乐
文苑·文苑
温一壶月光下酒
生活·心理人生
远离那些苦大仇深的人
人生·人世间
失去
点滴·点滴
中年衰与盛
人生·人生之旅
中国公仔
点滴·点滴
轻松
社会·大家
人生菜单上的选择
点滴·点滴
抹去“生活痕迹”
悦读·言论
社会·话题
当我们成为共享经济平台的奴隶
生活· 经营之道
麻烦和亮点
社会·杂谈随感
廉价的复仇
人生·人生之旅
为了不跌入谷底
点滴·点滴
速朽
人物·人物
唯淡唯和得其养
社会·社会之窗
如果马云生在美国……
悦读·幽默小品
医隐
人生·两代之间
年轻过
社会·杂谈随感
识人
人生·婚姻家庭
老爱情
人物·名人轶事
何不就叫杨绛姐姐
文明·史海拾贝
沈宰相的一封家书
生活·心理人生
文青与朋友圈
点滴·点滴
从心所欲不逾矩
手艺人语录
悦读·漫画与幽默
悦读·漫画与幽默
达成一致
人生·人世间
活在当下
点滴·点滴
人生不过如此
点滴·点滴
帮忙与帮闲
亲爱、恩爱、怜爱
悦读·影像
伴
人生·人生之旅
秘密宝藏
点滴·意林
社会·杂谈随感
人生得意须尽餐
点滴·点滴
把知识唤醒给你看
文明·在海外
荒诞的社会救助业
文苑·文苑
穷汉子和富汉子
生活·心理人生
至高的赞美
文明·在海外
一个医生的故事
文明·文化茶座
去迷信
悦读·话与画
当你凝视深渊时……
生活· 经营之道
做慈善，并非高不可攀
点滴·意林
社会·杂谈随感
领导力与追随力
文明·知识
时间商
文明·他山石
从卡梅伦搬家说到首相府
社会·杂谈随感
为什么吃东西不要发出声音
文明·文化茶座
衣食大义
人物· 名人轶事
名人轶事
社会·杂谈随感
最优不是完美
点滴·智趣
练思维
社会·杂谈随感
想象的力量
点滴·点滴
天下没有白费的努力
互动·互动
“《读者》光明行动”（49） ——用心看世界，用爱传光明
互动·读书会
爱上生活
文苑·诗帖

FAQ

Is this magazine suitable for reading all at once?

Not really recommended. In a general-interest digest, the pieces have no continuous plot, so reading it all in one sitting easily leads to fatigue and shallower impressions. A better approach is to read in several sessions, two or three pieces at a time, giving each article room to sink in and making it easier to recall later.

Will a 2017 issue feel outdated now?

Most pieces in Reader center on human nature, emotion, and life wisdom, themes little affected by time. Although some examples carry the background of their year, the overall reading value remains; it is best read as distilled, selected writing rather than for news timeliness.

Is it suitable as extracurricular reading for children?

It can serve as supplementary reading, but parents are advised to look through it first. The magazine is aimed at a general audience with diverse subjects, and some articles touch on adult perspectives on life. Parents can pick suitable pieces according to the child's age, or read together and discuss afterward.

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About the author

Editorial Department of Readers Author

The Editorial Department of Readers is the editorial unit of the Readers Magazine Press responsible for editing and publishing Readers. Founded in Lanzhou in March 1981 and sponsored by Readers Publishing & Media Co., Ltd., Readers is known as "a spiritual reader for the Chinese people" and has accumulated a circulation of over 2.1 billion copies. The department handles topic planning, manuscript selection and publication of the magazine. The database contains 262 of its editorial works, with representative issues including Nos. 16 to 23 of 2023. Based on available materials, public information about the department's specific staffing, history and operational details is limited; its profile is mainly presented through the ongoing issues of Readers, through which it has exerted a steady and broad influence on readers by conveying warm stories, humanistic essays and reflections on life.