Readers 2011 Issue 2

Editorial Department of ReadersDuzhe Publishing & Media Corp. · ChinaSep 2014

4.1

Word count: 84K words
Chapters: 60

Summary

For many years, Readers magazine has taken the promotion of the finest human culture as its mission, upholding the editorial purpose of "drawing widely from China and abroad, gathering the essence, enlightening thought, and broadening horizons." It follows the publishing philosophy that "to choose Readers is to choose an outstanding culture," seeking out the true, the good, and the beautiful in human nature and expressing humanistic care. In both content and form the magazine keeps pace with the times, pursuing high quality and refinement and striving to present the very best work. Through the richness and diversity of its format and content, it has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and from all walks of life.

Editor's review

Reader, 2011 Issue 2, continues the editorial eye this long-established digest has always had: it does not chase gimmicks but selects from a large number of newspapers, periodicals, and books short pieces that stand up to rereading. Its value lies in "integration," gathering fine writing scattered in many places into one volume so that readers can encounter diverse narratives and viewpoints at very low cost of selection. The rhythm between sections is well paced: a short opening commentary sets the tone, then articles on people, society, life, and letters unfold in turn, with small stories that draw a knowing smile and arguments that make one pause and think. The language is generally clean and restrained, with few obscure terms, making it suitable for flipping open in fragmented moments such as commuting or before sleep; one or two pieces can be read and the book closed without worry about a broken plot. For long-time readers it is light reading to fill gaps and broaden horizons; for those just forming a reading habit, it offers a friendly entry point. This issue suits a bedside table or an office drawer, as a breath amid intense work.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers who want short pieces during commuting, lunch breaks, and other fragmented time
Middle school and university students who want to broaden their reading but do not know how to choose
General readers who prefer narrative essays, profiles, and life sketches
Language learners who need gentle material for reading aloud, sharing, or writing practice

Not a good fit for

Novel readers expecting long continuous plots or strong suspense
Learners seeking systematic knowledge in a particular professional field
Readers who only follow immediate hot topics and demand strongly time-sensitive content

Reading tips

Do not read in table-of-contents order; first turn to the title that attracts you most to build interest
Read only two or three pieces each time and leave room for aftertaste, avoiding dullness from finishing it all at once
Make brief annotations at moving points and look back after a while to see how your concerns have changed
Read favorite pieces aloud to feel the rhythm of short sentences and to share them easily with family

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】伟业如何建立
【目录】
【人生之旅】修行天路
【文苑】打电话
【文苑】相模滩落日
【书林一叶】母亲词典
【言论】言论
【回忆】我的母亲
【点滴】器小
【人世间】不忍丢弃
【人物】我笑他人看不穿
【历史一页】谁拯救了科隆大教堂
【杂谈随感】奋斗了18年，咖啡还能喝多久
【在海外】特别的生日礼物
【点滴】尊重被命运抛弃的人
【文化茶座】被误解的贵族
【两代之间】你的生命像滴泪水
【乐活】不会外语也能游遍天下
【文苑】诗二首
【人与自然】人类地球生活史
【杂谈随感】低碳，低碳
【心理人生】我也是一个海盗
【人世间】风是很重很重的
【书林一叶】假象（外一篇）
【人生之旅】佛罗明戈舞
【点滴】小贩
【史海拾贝】声名累人
【幽默小品】打不碎的鸡蛋
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【话题】贪婪让我们“慢性中毒”
【杂谈随感】我们比20年前快乐吗
【心理人生】谁偷走了我们的幸福
【文苑】橱窗里的幸福
【心理人生】我只是想证明我一点都不在乎
【人物】还原一个真实的略萨
【点滴】老段子
【科海览胜】新能源误解
【点滴】男人要的三份礼物
【书林一叶】石牌保卫战
【点滴】君子
【军事天地】航母的软肋
【婚姻家庭】爱殇
【杂谈随感】要纠结于房子吗
【意林】最好的椅子不能坐
【意林】丑女的生存哲学
【意林】错位
【意林】不吃嗟来之食
【体育之窗】科学澄清足球迷思
【点滴】不可能的告别
【文化茶座】人类与动物园
【点滴】是忠还是奸
【原创精品】张爱玲梦与魇
【点滴】卖菜妇的疑问
【社会之窗】谁来赡养父母
【点滴】投资规则
【文苑】白脑门的狗
【杂谈随感】人力资源的诅咒
【在海外】美国小学卧底记
【读者作者编者】温暖简单

FAQ

Is this magazine suitable for reading all at once?

Not really. It consists mainly of short, independent pieces, and reading too many at once makes them hard to remember. A better way is two or three a day, pausing after each reading to let the words settle; the gain will be clearer.

Can I start with this issue if I have never read Reader?

Yes. There is no continuous plot between issues, and the section structure is fairly stable, so any issue can be read independently. Starting with one issue actually makes it easier to judge from your own interest whether you like the magazine's overall style.

Is this issue suitable for children?

It depends on age. It is fairly suitable for middle-school children who already have some reading comprehension: the pieces are short and the language standard, so it can serve as extracurricular reading. For younger children, parents should screen the contents first or read and discuss together.

How is it different from a standalone book?

It is more like a selected anthology, offering many short pieces by different authors on different subjects at once, with low reading cost and flexible switching; but it is less deep and complete than a monograph, making it a supplement to daily reading rather than the mainstay of systematic study.

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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.