Readers 2017 Issue 9

Editorial Department of ReadersApr 2017

Rating 3.6

Word count: 65K words
Chapters: 121

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

The 9th issue of 2017 maintains Reader's consistent editorial approach: short selections carrying human warmth and life wisdom, with a well-paced alternation between sections that reads effortlessly yet lingers. The highlight of this issue is the everyday nature of its subjects, most starting from the circumstances of ordinary people and discussing family bonds, work, and self-adjustment in a plain tone with few grand pronouncements—well suited as a buffer when emotions run tense. As a periodical, its strength is its low barrier and easy interruption, yielding something even from brief reading; its weakness is equally clear—limited length per piece makes it hard to develop complex issues, and readers seeking depth may feel it stops short. For long-term readers, this issue is a continuation at a steady standard; for new readers, it is a fitting entry point to understand the magazine's style. Read it in a relaxed frame of mind, without expecting systematic knowledge; it is more aptly seen as an old friend who shows up regularly.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Urban readers with fast-paced work who need short reading to relieve stress
Readers who enjoy warm narratives and life sketches and value plain, fluent writing
Purchasers selecting general-interest reading for family bookshelves, waiting areas, or break rooms

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping for in-depth thematic features or data-supported content
Those used to long immersive reading who have little tolerance for collections of short pieces
Casual readers seeking strong entertainment or high-stimulation content

Reading tips

Skim the table of contents and mark pieces that interest you, choosing your reading order by mood rather than page number.
Copy out lines that resonate and review them periodically to form your own reading notes.
Spread reading over two or three pieces a week rather than finishing in one sitting, which dilutes impressions.

版权信息
卷首语
只画鱼儿不画水
文苑·文苑
八十八分
文苑·文苑
花甲之事
文苑·书林一叶
枪挑紫金冠
文苑·文苑
泰山很大
点滴·点滴
老又何妨
人生·婚姻家庭
我和申生的1945年
人物·名人轶事
等信的马尔克斯
人生·两代之间
流放的老国王
文明·文化茶座
闲话闲说
文苑·文苑
灵感速记
文苑·回忆
仙桃
悦读·言论
言论
社会·杂谈随感
在人工智能时代如何生活
点滴·点滴
天才也要打草稿
社会·话题
商业，让我们越来越善良
人物·名人轶事
自相矛盾才有第一等智慧
点滴·意林
生活·经营之道
守雌
文苑·文苑
十室之内，必有忠信
人生·人生之旅
指挥棒
社会·杂谈随感
要守住内心的火焰
人物·人物
冯其庸的南北西东
文苑·文苑
我过的生活
悦读·话与画
春风册
社会·杂谈随感
我在大学学到的十样东西
人生·青年一代
每个人都有自己的那把钥匙
生活·品位
种了芭蕉，又怨芭蕉
文明·史海拾贝
金人辱徽宗
点滴·点滴
习惯
生活·品位
北平旧书铺
悦读·漫画与幽默
Marian Kamensky漫画作品欣赏
社会·杂谈随感
那样的父亲，那样的母亲
文明·历史一页
没信念的人更可怕
文明·军事天地
战场装死有没有用
生活·生活之友
一把椅子里藏有宇宙
人生·人世间
中国大山里的海伦·凯勒
点滴·资料卡
2016年美国高薪职业
悦读·话与画
70后、80后、90后
生活·心理人生
警惕“先经历痛苦的道路”
生活·心理人生
你担心的事大多不会发生
点滴·点滴
我永远属于未知
社会·社会之窗
空巢青年
悦读·影像
巧合更精彩
人物·人物
我眼中的黄宗英
人物·回忆
自述
文明·文化茶座
最阔江湖一扁舟
文明·历史一页
平庸的好人
点滴·点滴
如何是好
生活·理财
现金使人更诚实
文明·在海外
美式信任
点滴·点滴
第一印象
人生·青年一代
要踮起脚尖，去触摸更好的生活
社会·杂谈随感
沉默的权利
文明·他山石
我的生活美学
人生·人生之旅
乡医老赵
点滴·点滴
孤独
点滴·点滴
爱钱还是爱美
生活·乐活
共在人间
点滴·智趣
智趣
文苑·诗帖

FAQ

Does the content repeat between issues of Reader?

Each issue selects different pieces, but the magazine's style and editorial taste are fairly stable, so long-term readers will feel a consistent character. If you buy every other issue, you won't find an entire book repeated; if freshness matters to you, check the differences in the table of contents before deciding to buy.

Is this magazine better in print or electronic form?

The magazine's layout and short pieces suit casual print browsing and make it easy to fold corners and annotate; the electronic edition wins on portability. If relaxation is the goal, the sense of pause in print reading better fits the magazine's character, while the electronic edition suits quick browsing on the commute.

Is this issue a good place to start for someone who has never read Reader?

Yes. Reader does not rely on continuous narrative; any issue can be read independently. This issue's subjects are everyday and its tone plain, so you can quickly get a sense of the magazine's overall style and then decide whether it suits long-term subscription.

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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.