Readers 2020 Issue 16

Editorial Department of ReadersAug 2020

Rating 4.0

Word count: 72K words
Chapters: 69

Summary

For years, Reader magazine has taken it as its mission to promote the best of human culture, upholding the editorial purpose of "drawing from China and abroad, gathering the finest, inspiring thought, and broadening horizons," following the publishing philosophy that "choosing Reader means choosing excellent culture," uncovering the true, the good, and the beautiful in human nature, and embodying humanistic care. In both content and form, it keeps pace with the times, pursuing high quality and refinement, striving for excellence, and with the richness and diversity of its form and content, it has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Editor's review

As the 16th issue of 2020, Reader continues the magazine's tradition of drawing from China and abroad and gathering the finest writing, with content spanning humanistic care, reflections on life, and intellectual inspiration. Its value lies in collecting diverse genres in short, concise pieces, letting readers encounter quality writing from different perspectives within limited time; it works well as a regular source of spiritual nourishment. The editing emphasizes uncovering the true, the good, and the beautiful; the articles tend toward gentle narrative and reflection rather than difficult theory, conveying warmth through ordinary stories. It suits flexible reading settings: easy to flip through on a commute, or to read one or two pieces quietly before sleep. For readers who want to maintain a reading habit without being weighed down by long books, this issue offers a low-threshold, high-density choice. Its richness also makes it easy to share within a family, with members of different ages each finding something they need.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers who want to keep up a reading habit in fragmented time
General readers who enjoy short essays and life sketches
Parents who need light reading material to add to the family bookshelf
Students who want to accumulate material and perspectives for writing

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer systematic long-form argument or scholarly monographs
Researchers expecting in-depth study of a single theme
Readers who accept only e-reading and reject print magazines

Reading tips

Read two or three pieces at a fixed time each day and jot one line of reflection in the margin; avoid reading too many at once.
Read by section, starting with the parts that interest you most, then going back to the rest.
Copy out sentences that move you, and on the weekend turn them into a short review or note.
Take turns with family members choosing a piece to read aloud, then spend ten minutes discussing each other's understanding.

版权信息
卷首语
“爱”与“畏”
文苑
卧铺闲话
为了一首诗
马车夫
雁过长空，影沉寒水
茜纱窗下
云
远在他乡的故乡
等待一个秋天的日子
人物
假如我知道你的名字
“坐班制”与莫扎特的悲剧
铅笔的可悔品质
人生过处唯存悔
社会
前浪、后浪与孟浪
人的后半生
深度和广度，哪个更重要
时间如何让人变得伟大
毁灭
旧与老
后疫情时代的消费
全球化：进或退
瞧，那个没有“绿码”的人
人生
渡己与渡人
愿你在大城市生活过
我的傻瓜时代
守护莫高窟的年轻人
生活
用工匠精神请客
打破“富不过三代”魔咒
民法典将如何影响你我的生活
文明
风味在人间
为什么宋朝总打败仗
向“过劳”说不
鸟人
“小数据”为何如此硬核
喝开水
悦读
幽默
名画中的故事——《消夏图》
好电影如旧书
杜甫诗写意
点滴
油灯
仰望
有些人就像蜘蛛
战争什么时候结束
连环画作品《杨志卖刀》（上接前插彩页）
无题
价值判断
人生为何值得活
林下风气
新闻与文学
万物带来你的消息
真诚和真情
风格与时尚
语丝
微书摘
在故乡
最大的不幸
互动
那年那书那时光
“《读者》光明行动”（85）——用心看世界，用爱传光明

FAQ

Is this issue suitable for reading all at once?

It is not really recommended. The magazine's articles cover scattered topics, and continuous reading easily causes fatigue and makes it hard to leave an impression. Splitting it over several days, two or three pieces a day, better fits the rhythm of a periodical and makes it easier to digest and savor.

Will the content repeat that of past issues of Reader?

Each issue has different selections, but the magazine's overall style and column structure remain stable. With long-term reading you may encounter articles on similar themes, but the specific pieces and authors vary, so it can still serve as a continuing supplement to daily reading.

Is it suitable for children?

Some articles suit adolescent readers, but the magazine is aimed at a general audience, and a few pieces touch on life issues from an adult perspective. Parents can look through it first and recommend suitable pieces to their children, or read together and then discuss.

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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.