Readers 2011 Issue 3

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

4.1

Word count: 83K words
Chapters: 72

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

As the third issue of 2011, this volume shows the editor's skill in handling variety: within one publication, broad issues sit alongside everyday matters, and foreign observations mirror local experience without feeling disjointed. It does not rush to conclusions; many pieces stop at presenting and questioning, leaving judgment to the reader—a restraint especially valuable in today's information environment. The prose is generally plain, with few long sentences, making it suitable for reading aloud; most pieces fit within one or two pages, just right for a subway ride. As bedside reading it won't keep you up; as a writing reference, its openings and closings offer useful lessons. For those wanting a little quiet reading time amid busyness, this issue's pace is friendly and pressure-free.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Professionals who want to keep a regular reading time amid a busy life
Young and middle-aged readers who enjoy short essays, personal reflections, and foreign observations
Middle school language learners who need examples of standard modern Chinese prose
Parents looking for gentle material for family reading

Not a good fit for

Academic readers seeking in-depth treatment of a single topic
Readers who prefer the continuous narrative and character arcs of long novels
Readers hoping for immediate news commentary and data reporting

Reading tips

Read one piece at bedtime to build a steady habit around the same time each day
Start with pieces whose subjects are unfamiliar, deliberately stepping outside your reading comfort zone
Keep a pen handy to mark sentences that move you, then reread them at month's end
After reading, retell one piece's main idea to a family member to check whether you truly understood it

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】世界一点也不稀奇
【目录】
【文苑】史密斯夫妇
【文苑】随便想想
【文苑】诗三首
【点滴】犹太人的“替罪羊”和“一致观”
【两代之间】我从来不敢夸耀童年的幸福
【文苑】微小说七则
【人生之旅】奔跑让我感到自由
【名人轶事】 “偷了我的雷”
【名人轶事】春日般的安慰
【名人轶事】 “吴晗”与“吴哈”
【人生之旅】临终前会后悔的事
【婚姻家庭】生长在心中的向日葵
【点滴】漫长的回家之路
【文苑】眼睛
【点滴】给诗人的……
【杂谈随感】弹指飞灰，啼血昙云
【杂谈随感】抬高一厘米
【点滴】黑头发，白头发
【人物】老楼里的老人
【点滴】哪怕只有一杯茶
【人世间】拔下钥匙
【人世间】我最宝贵的
【文苑】把大江流给你看
【书林一叶】黑猩猩的政治
【两代之间】致上帝先生
【两代之间】美国幼儿园给家长的备忘录
【言论】言论
【文苑】国宝失窃记
【幽默小品】绝对机密
【人世间】葬我于故乡
【社会之窗】 2010年度中国媒体十大流行语
【杂谈随感】为一条鱼辩护
【点滴】没舍得
【文苑】爱的信笺
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【文苑】我的“兔子”伊凡
【文苑】内心戏
【点滴】遗言
【历史一页】印匣中的秘密
【点滴】向上看，花瓣
【话题】做一个怎样的既得利益者
【杂谈随感】批判性公民
【点滴】广告也能这么诗
【人世间】天空没有多余的星星
【书林一叶】宁静之境
【报刊拾零】报刊拾零
【体育之窗】点球应该射哪边
【生活之友】 “感冒经济”
【人与自然】母体
【原创精品】当你爱上一个人
【意林】改变
【意林】效率
【意林】演员或观众
【意林】模糊的绿
【杂谈随感】耳根的清静
【心理人生】流浪到哈佛
【人物】带着灯泡旅行
【点滴】不可惜
【青年一代】我是那个“残次品”
【杂谈随感】一个草根间谍的力量
【经营之道】向洋葱认输
【点滴】有过只是一过
【文苑】海鸟的故事
【点滴】誓为伊人死
【心理人生】我知道你在
【文化茶座】新闻抄袭历史
【文苑】考生的悲哀
【杂谈随感】孤胆邮差
【读者作者编者】 5年前，我制作《读者》纪念封

FAQ

Will this issue overlap with the previous one?

Generally not. Each issue is compiled independently, with articles from different sources; the columns are similar but the specific pieces differ. If you read two issues in a row, notice how the editor's choices in pairing subjects change—that itself is part of the pleasure.

Is it suitable as a model for writing?

It can be partly useful. The narrative short pieces have clear structure and standard language, good for observing how to open and how to close; but it is not a writing textbook and lacks systematic instruction, so it is best used alongside a dedicated writing guide.

How much time does it take to read each day?

Most pieces run one or two pages and take about ten minutes. Reading one or two a day covers most of the book in a week; there is no need to rush, and a steady pace is more sustainable and easier to keep up.

Is the electronic or paper edition better?

It depends on habit. Paper is easy to flip through with few distractions, good for bedtime; electronic is convenient for commuting and searching. The articles are generally short, so the format makes little difference to the reading experience.

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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.