Readers 2012 Issue 16

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

4.2

Word count: 86K words
Chapters: 57

Summary

For many years, Readers has made it its mission to promote the finest of human culture. It upholds the editorial purpose of drawing widely from Chinese and foreign sources, gathering the best writing, enlightening the mind, and broadening horizons, and follows the belief that 'choosing Readers means choosing outstanding culture.' The magazine explores truth, goodness, and beauty in human nature and reflects humanistic care. In both content and form it keeps pace with the times, pursues high taste and high quality, and strives for excellence. Through the richness and diversity of its forms and content, it has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and from all walks of life.

Editor's review

This issue continues Reader's Digest's approach of gathering fine writing from China and abroad, re-arranging short pieces, essays, and profiles scattered across newspapers and magazines into a spiritual read suited to fragmented time. Its value lies not in systematic knowledge but in piece after piece of self-contained writing that reveals, through Chinese and foreign perspectives, the goodness of human nature, the resilience of life, and cultural diversity. The editors favor readability and emotional warmth; the pieces are short and lightly paced, easy to read without heavy burden, yet often make you pause and think at some detail. As the 16th issue of 2012, it is like a magazine slice sealed in time—good for keeping by the bed or in a commuting bag for casual browsing, and also for finding everyday material for writing or classroom discussion. If you are used to reading a book cover to cover, treat it as a magazine: start with the pieces that interest you, and you will better appreciate the editors' care.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Office workers who want short reads during commutes or before bed
Middle school students and Chinese teachers seeking writing material and model essays
General readers who like digest magazines and warm, humanistic stories
Nostalgic readers curious about social topics and cultural tastes around 2012

Not a good fit for

Professional readers seeking systematic knowledge or deep academic argument
Readers who only read long continuous narratives and dislike dipping into short pieces
Readers looking for highly time-sensitive news and information

Reading tips

Start with the table of contents and pick three to five short pieces that interest you; no need to read in page order
Read one or two pieces a day and jot a single line in the margin about what struck you
Sort favorite pieces by theme—family, growth, society—for easier rereading later
Exchange favorite pieces with like-minded readers and discuss your reactions to the selections

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】一得永得
【目录】
【文苑】在催眠术表演会上
【心理人生】请注意节奏
【青年一代】在怀疑的时代更需要信仰——北大中文系2012年毕业典礼致辞
【点滴】世界各国“天热”的给力表达
【文苑】我身在忘川
【名人轶事】老派学人的真气
【两代之间】父亲与女儿
【杂谈随感】枉死者和英雄
【点滴】宽慰
【话题】考试反映出的公共文化
【幽默小品】别对妻子撒谎
【杂谈随感】我为什么愿意穿越回宋朝
【人世间】这个初夏的时间故事
【点滴】维生素的奇效
【杂谈随感】教育，就是留着灯、留着门
【言论】言论
【文苑】偶遇
【点滴】 48小时的沉默
【历史一页】在苦难中微笑
【文苑】爱上一棵树
【文苑】迟暮
【杂谈随感】共识越多，越不容易引发争吵
【杂谈随感】电梯众生相
【人物】直道而行：不要做“自了汉”
【杂谈随感】焚书指南
【漫画与幽默】漫画与幽默
【社会之窗】棍棒下的童年
【文化茶座】排排坐，吃果果
【理财】你的钱到哪儿去了
【人生之旅】约翰的微笑
【名人轶事】林怀民的规矩
【杂谈随感】情书四种
【两代之间】亲爱的加百列
【文苑】但愿我是，你的夏季
【人世间】一对戒指换一栋教学楼
【文化茶座】西方的一切与东方的一切
【意林】命甜
【意林】你所给的，我已收到
【意林】直
【意林】食是禄，不食是福
【意林】葡萄藤和老朽树
【在海外】那些“不婚”的领导人
【幽默小品】老婆马上来买单
【生活之友】丢失的手机
【体育之窗】 “五环”的革命
【风情录】闲话伦敦人
【心理人生】当选择越来越多
【人物】寻找罗尔
【文苑】一棵老树
【点滴】偷懒与经典
【文苑】等待朋友
【婚姻家庭】给家人的微情书
【读者作者编者】我的《读者》情
【资料卡】 BMI指数

FAQ

Is this 2012 Issue 16 meant to be read in one sitting?

Not necessarily. It is a magazine made up of independent short pieces, suited to reading piece by piece. Reading one or two at a time and leaving room for reflection helps you remember more than rushing through, and better matches the magazine's rhythm.

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

Yes. Issues have no continuous plot and the pieces are independent, so entering from any issue works. Start with the titles in the table of contents that appeal most, get a feel for the columns and style, then decide whether to seek other issues.

Can it serve as writing material for middle school students?

It can serve as supplementary material. The narratives, arguments, and profiles are clearly structured and plainly written, useful for observing how to open and how to close emotionally. But writing practice should still rely mainly on full reading and independent exercises, not merely on excerpting.

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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.