Readers 2020 Issue 5

Editorial Department of ReadersMar 2020

Rating 4.0

Word count: 74K words
Chapters: 112

Summary

For years, Reader magazine has taken as its mission the promotion of humanity's finest culture, upholding the editorial purpose of "gathering the best from China and abroad, distilling the essence, enlightening thought, and broadening horizons." It follows the editorial philosophy that "choosing Reader means choosing excellent culture," seeking out the true, the good, and the beautiful in human nature and embodying humanistic care. In both content and form, the magazine keeps pace with the times, pursuing high quality and refinement, striving for excellence, and, through the richness and diversity of its forms and content, has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Editor's review

The fifth issue of 2020 maintains the magazine's familiar editorial pattern: mostly short pieces, along with essays, sketches, and stories of people and everyday life, bringing writing from various sources together into a light and varied volume. Its reading value lies in the balance between "broadening horizons" and "enlightening thought"—it does not aim for lengthy systematic argument but offers, piece by piece, different angles on life and human nature. The editing emphasizes taste and readability, keeps pieces restrained in length, and suits dipping in during scattered moments as well as a brief pause afterward to digest what you have read. This issue is more an everyday spiritual snack than a classic requiring formal, seated attention. For those who want to keep up a reading habit amid a busy life, it is a low-threshold choice; for readers seeking professional depth or continuous narrative, it may not satisfy. Overall, it suits slow reading and selective reading, and works as a light gift for ordinary reading enthusiasts.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary office workers who want to keep a reading habit in a busy life
People who enjoy short digests and sketches and read in scattered moments
Students or parents who need light reading as an everyday spiritual pick-me-up
Readers who prefer diverse subjects and do not seek in-depth reading of a single theme

Not a good fit for

Research-oriented readers who need systematic knowledge or professional depth
People who read only long continuous narratives and are unused to skipping among short pieces
Readers uninterested in the editorial style of general-interest digest magazines

Reading tips

Browse the table of contents first and pick three to five pieces that interest you most; no need to read everything.
Read one piece before bed each day, then close the book and spend a few minutes recalling it.
Keep a pen handy and mark passages that inspire you for easy revisiting.
After finishing, pick a topic that interests you and find a related book to explore further.

版权信息
文苑·卷首语
不遇
文苑·文苑
一个不能忘记的人
文苑·文苑
爱，无法重来
文苑·文苑
退思白鱼
文苑·文苑
万物皆有情趣
文苑·文苑
我的同学董小苹
文苑·诗笺
风在路上
人物·人物
记录冰川消融的人
人物·人物
藤野先生
人物·名人轶事
孙道临的小字典
人物·名人轶事
戏剧界的一场“对决”
社会·杂谈随感
旅伴
社会·杂谈随感
“我们”和“他们”
社会·杂谈随感
电光石火般的灵感
社会·杂谈随感
惨遭退稿的名著
社会·杂谈随感
厨房修辞学
社会·杂谈随感
弱点就是你的潜力
社会·杂谈随感
不懂欣赏蓝天白云的人
社会·杂谈随感
和梨子的一生
社会·话题
面对超级人类，你准备好了吗
社会·社会之窗
“裸奔”的脸
社会·社会之窗
信任有多重要
人生·人世间
难以言说的悲伤
人生·人生之旅
爸爸的艺术人生
人生·人生之旅
转念一想
人生·人生之旅
弗里达的蓝房子
人生·婚姻家庭
爱情的“利息”
人生·婚姻家庭
最短的情书
人生·两代之间
童话的滋味
人生·两代之间
气象员父子
生活·心理人生
为了父亲的尊严
生活·心理人生
罗密欧与朱丽叶效应
生活·经营之道
握手
生活·经营之道
最后的5%是关键
生活·乐活
别开生面的环境美
文明·在海外
被橡木桶伤害
文明·历史一页
史密森的神秘礼物
文明·历史一页
隐身大师
文明·文化茶座
中国古画里的“透视之道”
文明·知识
飞机的舷窗为什么是圆的
悦读·幽默小品
止痒良药
悦读·言论
悦读·漫画与幽默
悦读·漫画与幽默
悦读·影像
美好的瞬间
悦读·话与画
洞察人性
点滴·意林
生活的本质
点滴·意林
斗剑
点滴·意林
福祸
点滴·意林
蛇与锯
点滴·意林
两面性
点滴·点滴
但忘不妨
点滴·点滴
牛马行
点滴·点滴
蚁垤
点滴·点滴
文化的力量
点滴·点滴
布上的褶皱
点滴·点滴
顺势而为

FAQ

Will the content of this issue overlap with the previous one?

As different issues, the selections and arrangement usually differ, though the magazine's overall style and section structure remain stable. For specific pieces, consult the table of contents; overlap cannot be judged from issue numbers alone. If you have read adjacent issues, compare the tables of contents before deciding whether to buy.

Is it suitable as a gift for a friend?

It is fairly suitable for friends with a daily reading habit who do not seek professional depth. It is light, the pieces are short, and the reading threshold is low, making it a good gift for casual reading. If the recipient prefers long-form literature or professional books, it may not fit as well, so judge by the recipient's reading taste.

What if I can't remember the content after reading?

Short-piece digests are not meant for memorizing every piece; being moved by one or two passages is enough. If you want to leave a trace, write one sentence after finishing about the article or idea that struck you most, and look back on it a month later. This is more practical than memorizing piece by piece and better suits the magazine's reading rhythm.

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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.