Readers 2017 Issue 2

Readers Magazine Editorial OfficeDec 2016

3.8

Word count: 74K words
Chapters: 51

Summary

For many years, Reader magazine has taken it as its mission to promote the finest of human culture, upholding the editorial purpose of "drawing widely from China and abroad, gathering the best, inspiring thought and broadening horizons" and the philosophy that "choosing Reader means choosing excellent culture." It explores the truth, goodness and beauty of human nature and embodies humanistic care. Keeping pace with the times in both content and format, it pursues high taste and high quality and strives for excellence; with the richness and diversity of its form and content, it has won the affection and support of readers of all ages and all walks of life.

Editor's review

Reader 2017 No. 2 continues the magazine's consistent selection style: short pieces on varied subjects, balancing humanistic care with everyday wisdom. The content explores the truth, goodness and beauty of human nature as well as gentle observations of social phenomena, suited to casual reading in fragmented time. The editorial approach emphasizes "drawing widely from China and abroad, gathering the best"; individual articles are usually short and easy to read, yet together they provide a relatively complete reading rhythm. For longtime Reader readers, this issue keeps the familiar flavor; for occasional readers, it offers inspiration and relaxation. Overall, it is more a light-reading publication to keep on the bedside table or coffee table, to open casually during commutes, lunch breaks or before sleep—not aiming at systematic knowledge but offering a warm reading experience.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy short essays and sketches and want light reading in fragmented time
Loyal readers who have long followed Reader and are used to its selection style
Ordinary office workers who need to relax and seek reflections on life
Middle school students and above, for building material and broadening reading horizons

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking systematic study of a field or in-depth professional content
Readers who prefer long, coherent narratives and dislike digest-style short compilations
People with little interest in magazines who are more used to reading complete books

Reading tips

Keep it in your commuter bag or by the bed; read two or three pieces at a time, no need to read straight through in order.
Mark passages that resonate with you; revisiting them after a while is more rewarding.
Share short pieces with family and friends as light topics for daily conversation.

版权信息
前插
卷首语
文苑 · 文苑 ·
文苑 · 书林一叶 ·
点滴 · 点滴 ·
人生 · 两代之间 ·
社会 · 杂谈随感 ·
点滴 · 点滴 ·
人生 · 人世间 ·
社会 · 杂谈随感 ·
悦读 · 言论 ·
人物 · 人物 ·
文苑 · 文苑 ·
人物 · 名人轶事 ·
人生 · 人生之旅 ·
悦读 · 影像 ·
人生 · 婚姻家庭 ·
文明 · 史海拾贝 ·
人生 · 婚姻家庭 ·
社会 · 杂谈随感 ·
人生 · 人生之旅 ·
生活 · 品位 ·
文苑 · 文苑 ·
点滴 · 点滴 ·
文明 · 人与自然 ·
悦读 · 漫画与幽默 ·
悦读 · 漫画与幽默 ·
人生 · 两代之间 ·
生活 · 乐活 ·
点滴 · 点滴 ·
社会 · 话题 ·
文苑 · 文苑 ·
点滴 · 意林 ·
文明 · 文化茶座 ·
悦读 · 幽默小品 ·
文明 · 在海外 ·
人生 · 人生之旅 ·
点滴 · 点滴 ·
人物 · 回忆 ·
点滴 · 点滴 ·
文明 · 文化茶座 ·
文明 · 科海览胜 ·
生活 · 心理人生 ·
社会 · 杂谈随感 ·
生活 · 经营之道 ·
文苑 · 文苑 ·
生活 · 心理人生 ·
人物 · 名人轶事 ·
智趣 · 智趣 ·
文苑 · 诗帖 ·

FAQ

Is this issue suitable for reading in one sitting?

Not really. The publication is a compilation of many short articles; information density is moderate but themes are scattered, and continuous reading easily causes fatigue. It is better to read in several sessions, a few pieces each time, using fragmented moments to digest slowly—this way you appreciate each article's meaning more.

Is there much overlap with other issues of Reader?

Reader issues share a similar section structure and stylistic orientation, but the specific pieces differ. If you have read many issues, the overall feel may seem similar; if you read only occasionally, that does not affect the value of a single issue.

Can students use this issue to build material for compositions?

Yes. The short pieces often involve personal stories, life philosophy and social observation, in plain language, suitable for middle school students as extracurricular reading and material building. But read with thought rather than simply copying excerpts—the effect is better.

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Readers Magazine Editorial Office Author

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.