Reader 2011 Issue 24

Editorial Department of ReadersDuzhe Publishing & Media Corp. · ChinaApr 2015

4.0

Word count: 85K words
Chapters: 61

Summary

Reader is a comprehensive digest magazine sponsored by Gansu People's Publishing House, formerly known as Reader's Digest. For many years the magazine has taken the promotion of humanity's finest culture as its mission, upholding the editorial principle of 'drawing widely from China and abroad, gathering the essence, enlightening thought and broadening horizons.' It keeps pace with the times in both content and form, pursuing high taste and high quality and 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 from all walks of life.

Editor's review

As the year-end 2011 issue, this magazine continues Reader's Digest's familiar editorial taste: it does not chase hot topics or rush to judgment but interweaves essays, personal sketches, character fragments, and life stories so readers encounter different experiences and moods in short form. Its value lies mainly in carving out a quiet reading interval from a busy day rather than providing systematic knowledge. Finishing one piece soothes the emotions and gently opens up one's thinking. It suits being kept at hand for casual browsing—no need to read in order or finish at once. For longtime readers, it is a familiar year-end companion; for new readers, it is a light entry point into the publication's character.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers who want short reading on commutes or before bed
Middle-school-and-above readers who enjoy essays, sketches, and character stories
People who want to broaden their horizons through a digest without tackling long books
Loyal readers who have subscribed to Reader's Digest for years and want to complete old issues

Not a good fit for

Readers preparing for exams or working professionally who need systematic knowledge or training
Readers who read only timely news and in-depth investigative reporting
Readers who prefer long-form fiction and strong plot momentum

Reading tips

Read only two or three pieces a day, then close the book and spend a few minutes thinking.
Start with the table of contents and pick appealing pieces; no need to follow page order.
Copy lines that move you into a notebook and review them once at month's end.
Have each family member pick one piece and share it for five minutes after dinner.

About the publisher

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. China · Founded in 2009

Duzhe Publishing & Media Corp. takes Duzhe magazine as its core brand, with publishing directions covering periodicals, books, and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials, among which the Duzhe series of periodicals is its most representative publication. The books in the database are mainly various 2012 issues of Duzhe, such as several issues from No. 14 to No. 24, reflecting the publisher's approach of drawing on the author resources of the Duzhe editorial department and featuring the collected publication of periodical content. In addition to periodical publications, the company is also involved in the publication and distribution of books and textbooks and supplementary teaching materials. However, publicly available information in the database is limited, the common categories are not yet clear, and the representative books are concentrated on issues of Duzhe magazine, making it difficult to fully present its book publishing structure on this basis. Overall, the publisher's characteristic lies in relying on the Duzhe brand to carry out serialized and continuous publishing development around periodical content, with author resources drawn mainly from the Duzhe editorial department and related editorial teams.

版权信息
【卷首语】一心一境
【目录】
【文苑】与陌生人交流
【点滴】人生中10件无能为力的事
【人世间】爸爸不哭
【文苑】诗二首
【杂谈随感】中国人究竟是怎么样的
【心理人生】误导
【人物】春空千鹤若幻梦
【点滴】微言
【资料卡】中国最美秋色排行
【文苑】钓鱼大夫
【两代之间】只想和你接近
【文苑】读书
【言论】言论
【话题】扶还是不扶，这是个问题
【杂谈随感】坚守的尊严
【杂谈随感】熟悉与陌生
【人世间】喳喳小熊
【心理人生】真情如故
【人生之旅】奶奶老成“老奶奶”
【人生之旅】有爱就年轻
【历史一页】国家的老人
【点滴】变钱变钱
【他山石】请向我征税
【青年一代】看看德国的富家子
【心理人生】何谓有用之人
【人世间】父爱不用分辨
【人与自然】对生命的尊重和敬畏
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【人物】执子之手，与子偕老
【文苑】美貌
【婚姻家庭】丈夫对妻子说的话
【幽默小品】婚姻咨询
【婚姻家庭】慢性愉悦
【点滴】久留
【社会之窗】工资那些事儿
【天南地北】世界博物馆十大失窃案
【经营之道】独特的19支装
【生活之友】每次着装成本
【文苑】玉顺嫂的股
【杂谈随感】在陪伴中与死亡和解
【点滴】给人生留一个缺口
【点滴】与自己对话
【杂谈随感】一百年前外国人眼中的中国人
【史海拾贝】千年前的那位官员
【两代之间】儿子说他在爱
【点滴】虚假疲劳
【杂谈随感】谁杀死了故乡
【意林】饥猫与饿虎
【意林】老鼠与米缸
【意林】回答
【意林】回请
【原创精品】遭遇抑郁症
【在海外】华尔街：午餐是为窝囊废准备的？
【幽默小品】公司与监狱的区别
【文苑】女军医的使命
【知识】星期一是礼拜几
【名人轶事】史上著名的光棍
【互动】影响我一生的杂志——我与《读者》三十年

FAQ

I have never read Reader's Digest; can I start with this issue?

Yes. Selections are relatively standalone by issue, so a single issue can be read on its own without catching up on earlier content. Start with short essays, then expand by column once you find your taste—this makes it easier to build your own reading rhythm.

Is this issue suitable for reading all at once?

Not really. Digests have many pieces and scattered themes, and reading straight through can be tiring. Reading in several sessions, two or three pieces each time, helps retention and better fits its companion-style positioning.

Is it suitable for the office or travel?

Yes. Individual pieces are short and can be paused and resumed at any time, which suits fragmented time. When traveling, bring a pen and underline lines you want to remember; organizing them later is easier.

Can children read it?

Middle-school students and above can generally read it independently; the content is mostly short pieces on life and emotions. For younger children, parents should flip through first, choose suitable pieces to read together, and talk about the people and events—more effective than leaving them alone.

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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.