Readers 2018 Issue 23

Readers Magazine Editorial OfficeNov 2018

Rating 3.8
Word count
72K words
Chapters
105

Tags

Literature Social ObservationHumanistic CareLife PhilosophySpiritual ComfortIntellectual EnlightenmentSlow ReadingTruth Goodness BeautyMagazine SelectionBeautiful EssaysEclectic Reading

Summary

For years, Reader has upheld its mission of promoting the best of human culture, adhering to its editorial purpose of “drawing from China and abroad, gathering the finest, inspiring thought, and broadening horizons,” and following the publishing philosophy that “choosing Reader means choosing excellent culture.” It uncovers the truth, goodness, and beauty in human nature and embodies humanistic care. In both content and form, the magazine keeps pace with the times, pursuing high taste and high quality, striving for excellence, and has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and backgrounds through the richness and diversity of its form and content.

Editor's review

This issue continues Reader's long-standing editorial taste, focusing on short essays, character sketches, and philosophical vignettes—light in length but crafted for lingering resonance. Its value lies not in providing systematic knowledge but in condensing different authors' observations on life, emotion, and society into pieces that can be read in a dozen minutes, making it suitable for a quiet spiritual recharge in fragmented time. The text abounds with warm details of human nature and restrained lyricism; it reads effortlessly, yet often one or two sentences make you pause and think. As a 2018 publication, it also preserves sidelights on the social topics and ordinary people's stories of that year, giving it a special significance today as a slice of the times. It is suitable for casual reading by the bedside, in a commuter bag, or in an office drawer, and also makes a light-reading gift for elders or students.

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Reading tips

  1. No need to read in table-of-contents order; start with the titles that appeal most, reading two or three pieces at a time.
  2. Fold the corner or copy out sentences that resonate, and revisit them after a few days—more rewarding than reading straight through.
  3. Keep the magazine in a fixed spot, such as the bedside or office desk, and use ten minutes before sleep to build a steady reading habit.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 卷首语
  3. 暾将出兮东方
  4. 文苑· 文苑
  5. 早春
  6. 文苑· 文苑
  7. 无题
  8. 文苑· 书林一叶
  9. 书卖出去了
  10. 社会· 杂谈随感
  11. 英伦舌头与中国胃
  12. 社会· 杂谈随感
  13. 道路无限宽广
  14. 人物· 人物
  15. 从一本《史记》开始
  16. 社会· 杂谈随感
  17. 财务自由
  18. 社会· 杂谈随感
  19. 什么才是好的生意（外一则）
  20. 人生· 人世间
  21. 诗歌是光
  22. 人物· 名人轶事
  23. 最大的奖赏
  24. 悦读· 言论
  25. 社会· 杂谈随感
  26. 我只知道人是什么
  27. 社会· 杂谈随感
  28. 老虎的天使
  29. 生活· 生活之友
  30. 穷查理宝典
  31. 文明· 知识
  32. 地理有多重要
  33. 社会· 杂谈随感
  34. 年少成名与大器晚成
  35. 社会· 杂谈随感
  36. 一个真正的英雄
  37. 人物· 名人轶事
  38. 一书成名
  39. 文明· 科海览胜
  40. 我们搞的是笑，更是科学
  41. 点滴· 点滴
  42. 谢谢你迟到
  43. 人生· 婚姻家庭
  44. 一寸灰
  45. 点滴· 点滴
  46. 黄昏都是诗
  47. 悦读· 话与画
  48. 乡间生活图景
  49. 文明· 在海外
  50. 美国的中年人
  51. 点滴· 点滴
  52. 与孤独平静共处
  53. 社会· 杂谈随感
  54. 立心
  55. 点滴· 点滴
  56. 微书摘
  57. 悦读· 漫画与幽默
  58. 讽刺漫画
  59. 文苑· 文苑
  60. 孤忠者最后的大地
  61. 社会· 杂谈随感
  62. 丈量时间的事物依旧生长
  63. 人生· 青年一代
  64. 黑森林蛋糕上的樱桃
  65. 点滴· 点滴
  66. 语丝
  67. 文明· 史海拾贝
  68. “重新发现”青霉素
  69. 文明· 知识
  70. 日式冷知识
  71. 社会· 杂谈随感
  72. 庄子的智慧
  73. 点滴· 意林
  74. 悦读· 话与画
  75. 成人世界
  76. 社会· 话题
  77. 村上春树书里的生活
  78. 生活· 大家
  79. 致我们混乱的健康观
  80. 点滴· 点滴
  81. 声望
  82. 生活· 生活之友
  83. 滴酒不沾最健康
  84. 文明· 文化茶座
  85. 咖啡比大蒜洋气？
  86. 悦读· 智趣
  87. 猜朝代
  88. 人物· 人物
  89. 爱因斯坦的人生“相对论”
  90. 人生· 两代之间
  91. 如果你想拉黑你爸妈
  92. 点滴· 点滴
  93. 几时
  94. 文明· 文化茶座
  95. 一百年前的戏迷如何捧角儿
  96. 点滴· 点滴
  97. 预留的一分钟
  98. 文明· 科海览胜
  99. 张扬了五千年的谋杀
  100. 点滴· 点滴
  101. 大地中的种子们
  102. 互动· 读书会
  103. 梦魇
  104. 文苑· 诗笺
  105. 孤独

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Readers Magazine Editorial Office is the editorial and publishing body of the magazine Readers, affiliated with Readers Publishing & Media Co., Ltd. Founded in Lanzhou, Gansu, in April 1981 under the name Reader's Digest, the magazine adopted its current name in 1993. Guided by the principle of drawing widely from Chinese and foreign sources and gathering the finest writing, it selects outstanding articles from home and abroad, covering the humanities, society, daily life and human feeling. Its plain and enduring style has earned it the reputation of a spiritual reader for the Chinese people , and its circulation has long ranked among the leading Chinese periodicals. The database holds 97 titles edited by the office, mostly individual issues from various years. Due to limited public information, its institutional history and staffing are not elaborated here.