Reader 2018 Issue 9

Editorial Department of ReadersApr 2018

Rating 3.8

Word count: 73K words
Chapters: 116

Summary

For years, Reader has taken as its mission the promotion of humanity's finest culture, upholding the editorial purpose of "drawing widely from China and abroad, gathering the finest, inspiring thought, and broadening horizons" and the philosophy that "choosing Reader means choosing excellent culture." It seeks out the true, the good, and the beautiful in human nature and embodies humanistic care. In both content and format it keeps pace with the times, pursuing high quality and refinement, striving for excellence, and through the richness and diversity of its form and content it has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and walks of life.

Editor's review

This issue continues Reader's customary editorial lineup, centered on short essays, profiles, and knowledge pieces—brief in length and well suited to spare moments. Its value lies in grounding humanistic care in concrete stories and details, not through preaching but by letting readers see themselves in others' experience. The editing attends to rhythm, alternating longer and shorter pieces so that reading does not grow tiresome. The 2018 selections also retain a certain spirit of the times, touching on lifestyle, intergenerational communication, and personal growth—topics that still invite discussion today. It suits a bedside table or a commuter bag: read one or two pieces a day, with no need to finish in one sitting. For gathering writing material, note the character portrayal and the angles of narrative entry; for family reading, choose the shorter pieces with clear themes. Overall, this is a popular magazine emphasizing readability and intellectual warmth rather than abstruse theory.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary readers who read in spare moments such as commutes or before bed
Students and writing enthusiasts seeking to build a stock of short narrative material and learn a plain style
Office workers who want light, warm reading to unwind
Parents choosing pieces for family reading with young people

Not a good fit for

Professional researchers expecting systematic theoretical frameworks or academically rigorous argument
Novel readers who prefer long continuous narratives and coherent plots
Readers impatient with short-piece collections who want to finish one complete story at a time

Reading tips

Read one or two pieces a day; pause after each and jot in the margin a line that struck you.
Read by theme: scan the contents first, separate the profile, lifestyle, and knowledge pieces, and choose according to your current interest.
Pick short pieces suitable for young people; each read one, then exchange impressions—no need to explain sentence by sentence.
Excerpt inspiring passages onto cards and review them regularly as prompts for writing or daily reflection.

版权信息
卷首语
鹪鹩还在唱歌
文苑·文苑
童年情事
点滴·点滴
紧张
社会·杂谈随感
想象的故事
人物·人物
进入无垠广袤的人生
人生·人生之旅
从一个德国人身上获得启迪
点滴·点滴
在人生的更高处再见
文明·文化茶座
当极简变成压迫
人物·名人轶事
肯下笨功夫
人生·人世间
阿妈拉巴的酥油灯
点滴·点滴
母女
悦读·言论
言论
人物·人物
美貌与智慧并存的女人
生活·心理人生
框架效应
社会·杂谈随感
城市的幻象
人生·人生之旅
獾的礼物
点滴·点滴
一味求奇
社会·社会之窗
为买学区房，我研究了……
生活·乐活
温食记
文苑·文苑
年龄的哥德巴赫猜想
点滴·点滴
事业的下堕
人生·人生之旅
关于桥的事
点滴·点滴
小玩意
社会·杂谈随感
区块链财富传说
生活·心理人生
人们为什么不愿徒劳地等待
社会·话题
一场即将到来的危机
悦读·漫画与幽默
孤独
社会·杂谈随感
好人，坏人
社会·杂谈随感
正义的边界
人物·回忆
记忆中的陈景润
文明·知识
为什么有些古典乐没有名字
文苑·文苑
我心归去
社会·杂谈随感
遵从本性
文明·风情录
收字纸
人生·两代之间
鸭的喜剧
点滴·点滴
寸阴
生活·生活之友
在中国如何看病
点滴·点滴
如何判断自己没出息
悦读·影像
一张好海报胜过千言万语
生活·经营之道
菜单营销学
点滴·点滴
文坛三户
文明·生物世界
飞越一万多公里去爱
生活·品位
别买用不起的东西
文明·军事天地
战机涂装成明星招贴
人生·人生之旅
进城十九年
悦读·幽默小品
接她回来
文苑·文苑
获得教养的途径
点滴·意林
文明·在海外
以英雄式礼遇致敬平凡的人
点滴·点滴
退后三步看油画
生活·经营之道
U盘化生存
点滴·点滴
团长、士兵和马
文苑·文苑
回声
文苑·文苑
春风送网
点滴·点滴
打铁没样，边打边像
点滴·点滴
不虚过
互动·读书会
最有资格为《围城》做注释的，是我
文苑·诗笺
天真的孩子相爱

FAQ

Is this magazine meant to be read straight through from beginning to end?

There is no need to insist on order. It consists of many independent articles, and reading by interest according to the contents better suits its nature. To keep a reading rhythm, read one or two pieces at a fixed time each day and briefly note your impressions—this leaves a stronger mark than reading it all at once.

Will I have trouble reading this issue without having read other issues of Reader?

No. There is no continuous plot or prerequisite knowledge between issues; each article stands on its own. Starting here actually lets you judge by interest whether you like the magazine's editorial style, and then decide whether to read other issues.

Can it be used to gather material for writing?

Yes, but selectively. Focus on how the profile and lifestyle pieces enter a narrative, render details, and bring things to a close, rather than copying whole passages. After each piece, summarize its structure or highlights in two or three sentences—more helpful for turning reading into writing ability than merely copying lines.

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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.