Readers 2020 Issue 7

Editorial Department of ReadersApr 2020

Rating 4.0

Word count: 76K words
Chapters: 109

Summary

For years, Reader has taken as its mission the promotion of outstanding human culture, upholding the editorial purpose of "drawing from China and abroad, gathering the finest, inspiring thought, and broadening horizons." Guided by the philosophy that "choosing Reader means choosing outstanding culture," it explores the true, the good, and the beautiful in human nature and embodies humanistic care. In both content and format, the magazine keeps pace with the times, pursuing taste, quality, and 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 backgrounds.

Editor's review

As the seventh issue of 2020, this volume is likewise composed of selected short pieces covering human-interest stories, observations on life, and informative sketches. Its overall tone is gentle and restrained—neither sensational nor preachy. Its strength lies in the diversity of selections: within one issue there are light pieces that draw a knowing smile as well as passages that require a pause and repeated chewing, creating a rhythm that alternates tension and ease. For busy readers this arrangement lowers the reading burden—open any page and you can enter the state without worrying about continuity. The editing is careful about length control; most articles can be finished within ten minutes, making it suitable as a daily "staple" of reading. If you want to maintain a reading habit with limited energy, this issue is a safe choice.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers who want to maintain a daily reading habit but have fragmented time
Readers who like short-piece collections and enjoy finding resonance in articles
People who need light reading for short intervals such as waiting for a bus or standing in line
Ordinary readers who want gentle writing to adjust their rhythm and relieve stress

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting in-depth special reports or long-form investigations
Those who prefer continuous plots and need a strongly immersive reading experience
Readers uninterested in essays and sketches who only read practical reference books

Reading tips

Break the magazine into several reading sessions, two or three pieces each, to keep it fresh
Skip pieces that do not interest you without any pressure to finish everything
Mark articles you want to reread on the contents page for quick retrieval later
Use the informative short pieces as conversation material to share and discuss after reading

版权信息
文苑·卷首语
你是暗夜里的光
文苑·文苑
野宴
文苑·文苑
暮色四合
文苑·文苑
天使的身影
文苑·文苑
春天里的诗
文苑·文苑
种菊
文苑·文苑
一个报童的名誉
文苑·诗笺
这是鸟儿们回来的日子
人物·人物
高高在上的科学
人物·名人轶事
一辈子没说出的心里话
人物·名人轶事
青春的肖像
人物·名人轶事
学林新语
社会·杂谈随感
道德圈
社会·杂谈随感
勇
社会·杂谈随感
那神奇的两个字
社会·杂谈随感
投资是时间上的平衡消费
社会·杂谈随感
物理学思维与生物学思维
社会·杂谈随感
看不见的网络
社会·杂谈随感
北野武的花
社会·话题
难以摆脱的贫穷
人生·人世间
驰援
人生·人生之旅
观音老师
人生·婚姻家庭
镜头下的爱
人生·两代之间
我不敢阅读她的小说
生活·心里人生
焦虑不是你的问题
生活·生活之友
“美人投票”背后的故事
生活·经营之道
第七个馒头
生活·生活之友
看待事物的三个层次
生活·乐活
“中古品”循环生活
生活·品味
克莱因蓝
文明·风情录
三个欧洲
文明·在海外
昂贵的感情税
文明·知识
医疗与帝国扩张
文明·科海览胜
人类一直在“发低烧”吗
文明·历史一页
75 年后的拥抱
文明·文化茶座
人类瘟疫史启示录
文明·文化茶座
盛唐最沉的十四个字
文明·文化茶座
藏在画中的自由
悦读·言论
悦读·漫画与幽默
悦读·漫画与幽默
漫画师笔下的莫迪洛
悦读·影像
剧梦人生
悦读·幽默小品
效率专家眼中的音乐会
悦读·智趣
街道
点滴·意林
有所畏
点滴·意林
创造即是修改
点滴·意林
潜能
点滴·意林
菩萨与金刚
点滴·意林
如何考量
点滴·意林
无意
点滴·点滴
其他可能的人生
点滴·点滴
侠气与素心
点滴·点滴
扶持
点滴·点滴
学问与生活
点滴·点滴
一切都是数学

FAQ

Will this issue overlap with issue 8 of the same year?

Different issues have independently selected pieces, so full duplication is generally unlikely, though the types of subjects and column structure are similar. If you read both, finish one, wait a while, then read the other to avoid aesthetic fatigue from reading similar short pieces in a concentrated period.

Do short-piece collections get forgotten right after reading?

The value of such a magazine is not entirely about memory. It is more like a daily mental walk—being moved while reading is enough. If you want to leave a trace, spend a minute or two after reading writing down the line or idea that struck you most; this is more effective than forcing memorization.

Is it suitable as a gift for elders?

Fairly suitable. The articles are short and gentle with a low reading threshold, and many older readers are familiar with Reader. Still, it depends on the recipient's preferences; if they prefer long-form or specialized reading, it may not appeal.

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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.