Reader Magazine 2016, Issue No. 7
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Summary
For many years, Reader magazine has taken it as its mission to promote the finest achievements of human culture. It adheres to the editorial principle of "drawing on the best of Chinese and foreign cultures, gathering together the finest works, enlightening the mind, and broadening one's horizons," and follows the belief that "to choose Reader is to choose excellent culture." The magazine seeks out the truth, goodness, and beauty of human nature and reflects humanistic care. Keeping pace with the times in both content and form, it pursues refined taste and high quality while striving for excellence. With its rich and varied content and presentation, it has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and from all walks of life.
Editor's review
The July 2016 issue of Reader maintains the magazine's consistent editorial standards, using "enlightening the mind and broadening horizons" as its guiding thread to blend life stories, social observations, cultural anecdotes, and practical wisdom. The articles in this issue are generally short and punchy, yet often achieve an emotional build-up and a shift in perspective within a thousand characters, reflecting the editors' keen eye and sense of proportion in selecting pieces. Its highlight lies in diversity: there are heartwarming narratives, thought-provoking observational essays, and informative知识 vignettes, allowing readers to move freely between different styles without reading fatigue. As a general-interest digest for a broad audience, it does not pursue sensational conclusions but conveys goodwill and rationality in plain, restrained prose—suitable for those who wish to carve out a quiet reading moment in a fast-paced life. The layout is well-paced, ideal for casual browsing and stopping at will. If you seek rigorous argumentation or cutting-edge academic discussion, you'll need to look elsewhere; but if you want a bit of comfort and inspiration in spare moments, this magazine is a reliable choice.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Casual readers who enjoy browsing short articles before bed or on weekends
- Readers who want easy access to diverse topics and broader horizons
- Readers who need heartwarming stories and life reflections to lift their mood
- Middle-aged and older readers who prefer digest-style publications and curated collections
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking long-form in-depth argumentation or specialized academic knowledge
- Readers interested only in one niche field and averse to mixed content
- Fiction readers who want continuous, complete story experiences
Reading tips
- First skim the table of contents and mark three to five pieces you most want to read; start with those to build interest.
- Keep the magazine on the sofa or nightstand and read one or two pieces in spare moments.
- Jot brief notes on inspiring passages and review them once on the weekend to reinforce impressions.
- Take turns choosing pieces to read aloud with family, turning reading into a relaxed shared activity.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 卷首语
- 细艺
- 文 苑 · 文 苑 ·
- 人生的波澜
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 刻进去的生命
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 竹子上学
- 人 生 · 人 世 间 ·
- 向高贵的生命致敬
- 生 活 · 乐 活 ·
- 午睡达人
- 悦 读 · 影 像 ·
- 艺术之手
- 点 滴 · 意 林 ·
- 饿不死了
- 点 滴 · 意 林 ·
- 烧焦的电灯泡
- 点 滴 · 意 林 ·
- 生命的真相
- 点 滴 · 意 林 ·
- 抱琴未须鼓
- 文 苑 · 文 苑 ·
- 十八里的半夜雪路
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 心灵独白
- 人 生 · 青 年 一 代 ·
- 永远别害怕自己的声音——1951年在密西西比州大学附属高中毕业班上的演讲
- 人 生 · 人 生 之 旅 ·
- 活着
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 欲望
- 悦 读 · 言 论 ·
- 社 会 · 话 题 ·
- 这些购买力为啥留不住
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 静时书有痕
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 第四位诗人
- 悦 读 · 影 像 ·
- 他靠一支粉笔在路上养了29年动物
- 社 会 · 社 会 之 窗 ·
- 微信症候群
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 普通朋友
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 数学
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 观景
- 人 生 · 人 生 之 旅 ·
- 我说我
- 人 生 · 两 代 之 间 ·
- 伟大的父母靠乐观
- 人 生 · 人 世 间 ·
- 失明前再看妈妈一眼
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 你会想念你自己吗
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 儒释道三家店
- 文 苑 · 文 苑 ·
- 切口
- 生 活 · 乐 活 ·
- 下酒菜
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 借钱的本事
- 悦 读 · 漫 画 与 幽 默 ·
- 悦 读 · 漫 画 与 幽 默 ·
- Ana Pilipczuki漫画作品欣赏
- 人 物 · 人 物 ·
- 简·奥斯汀：太多或太少的智慧
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 巴兰的驴子
- 文 苑 · 文 苑 ·
- 鹞子、风筝、纸鸢
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 那一份心
- 文 苑 · 书 林 一 叶 ·
- 靠谱与成功
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 不记年龄的上校
- 生 活 · 心 理 人 生 ·
- 你为什么会买不需要的东西
- 生 活 · 生 活 之 友 ·
- 最健康的一天什么样
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 天赐格言
- 文 明 · 知 识 ·
- 游戏三境界
- 悦 读 · 幽 默 小 品 ·
- 醉酒的爱尔兰人
- 文 明 · 历 史 一 页 ·
- 慈禧太后吃鸡蛋
- 人 物 · 名 人 轶 事 ·
- 民国做派
- 文 明 · 历 史 一 页 ·
- 注定击败拿破仑
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 哀莫大于心不死
- 悦 读 · 影 像 ·
- 不可思议的照片
- 文 明 · 在 海 外 ·
- 德国街角的微笑
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 登机门前的甜蜜时光
- 文 苑 · 文 苑 ·
- 树
- 社 会 · 杂 谈 随 感 ·
- 所谓天生的不足，都和自己有关
- 文 苑 · 原 创 精 品 ·
- 鸽子
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 左轮枪
- 人 生 · 人 生 之 旅 ·
- 痛苦的尽头
- 点 滴 · 点 滴 ·
- 人生不该在小节上浪费工夫
- 文 明 · 文 化 茶 座 ·
- 月光的死亡
- 互 动 · 互 动 ·
- 我们爱阅读
FAQ
About how long are the articles in this issue?
As a general-interest digest, it features mostly short essays, stories, and knowledge vignettes. The pieces are generally brief—easy to finish in one go during a commute or lunch break, with no worry about losing the thread if interrupted.
Is it suitable as a gift for elders?
Fairly suitable. The content balances heartwarming stories, life wisdom, and amusing anecdotes, with plain language and a low reading threshold. Its short-form collection format suits many elders' habit of casual browsing. Before giving, consider whether the recipient enjoys this kind of general digest.
How can I make the takeaways last after reading?
Try lightweight note-taking: jot down one touching sentence or idea from each piece and review them on the weekend. You can also discuss one or two topics with friends—turning reading responses into expression makes memory and understanding more durable.
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Readers Magazine Editorial Office is the editorial and publishing body of the magazine Readers, affiliated with Readers Publishing & Media Co., Ltd. Founded in Lanzhou, Gansu, in April 1981 under the name Reader's Digest, the magazine adopted its current name in 1993. Guided by the principle of drawing widely from Chinese and foreign sources and gathering the finest writing, it selects outstanding articles from home and abroad, covering the humanities, society, daily life and human feeling. Its plain and enduring style has earned it the reputation of a spiritual reader for the Chinese people , and its circulation has long ranked among the leading Chinese periodicals. The database holds 97 titles edited by the office, mostly individual issues from various years. Due to limited public information, its institutional history and staffing are not elaborated here.
