Done
any good magazine reading lately? That’s a question readers don’t hear too
often, right? But this morning it occurred to me that while book reading is
awesome, so too is magazine reading. Shorter and often of greater impact. And
even though I’m not being paid (darn!) to mention any of the following, I think
you may enjoy my review of a few of my recent reads.
Reminisce
– I actually have a subscription to this one and it arrives every other month
via the Way Back Machine. Memories of the adventures, ill spent moments of
youth and grandma’s fabulous Sunday chicken dinners abound. Written by readers
and accompanied by all manner of old photos, it’s a big hit at our house. The
photos are awesome and bring it on home as far as memories are concerned. We
who grew up in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s love this one.
Popular
Mechanics – This was a Christmas gift to hubby from our youngest son. It’s been
relegated to the “necessary room” and gets snatched from the basket when
something short and informative is called for. That’s where I learned about gas
– uh – natural gas, that is. The kind from the ground! Settle down. I took the
Test Your Fuel IQ quiz that popped up in the article sidebar. But even after reading
the article, I failed the question about which firewood has the highest BTU.
See? That’s why I read the mag. To find out good stuff and never use it.
Woman’s
World – This one brings out the girly in me. Well, and the bound and determined
writer who wants to sell them a mini-mystery or a romance. That comes out, too.
Been trying for years. Anyway, this one is full of the latest diets and rich
desserts (go figure), fashion, home décor, and a complete diagnosis of what
your guardian angel may be telling you if only you'd pay more attention. I love it. It’s a weekly pub and I grab
one at the grocery store at least once a month.
Now
watch. Because I’ve written so wittily and in-depth about magazines, the Prize Patrol
will probably arrive to award me with a gazillion of them instead of the $$$
check. Just so you know, PP – I’ll take the check. Okay?
What
are your faves in the magazine realm?
Image:
The Fuel Quiz is in this issue
You know, I've not read many magazines lately. Probably the most recent ones are two homeschool publications that I write for (and they send me copies). I read magazines, or at least articles from them online often, does that count? :) As for the PP, yeah, I'm in too. I'd take the prize in pennies if I had to, but a check would be just fine as well.
ReplyDeleteAck! Don't let on with that pennies thing, Karen. LOL They just might do it. And online mags count for half. =0)
DeleteI agree with Woman's World. I don't get every issue, but enough to keep me supplied for short and quick reading spurts. I've submitted a few romances to them, but alas, no luck yet.
ReplyDeleteHi, Trisha! I'm polishing another romance for them now. Keep on hopin'. =0)
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