title: Love the Content - Hate Subscription Management

text:
At one point I was paying for seven gift subscriptions a year.  But every year they would start telling me it was time to renew months in advance and they would screw up the billing and payment.  Accessing your account online has gotten better but they are nowhere near as clear as Amazon is about keeping up with subscriptions and you don't have the option to cancel online.  I tried just letting the orders expire but they would send me letters thanking me for new subscriptions I hadn't made and saying they were extending the subscriptions "on credit".  They also charge a steep price for online access with no discount for people who also have print subscriptions.

If you subscribe through Amazon, you might not have all of those problems but I've decided to just go with online access.


title: Ads Are a Small Price to Pay for Content

text: Yes, advertisements constitute about 25% of the magazine but the content will effect purchase decisions you make.  Those ads are what keep the price of the magazine so low.


title: Georgeous Photos and Innovative Products

text: I can't afford a darn thing in this magazine but I still enjoy reading it.  They have finishes and furnishings that I never knew existed and I'd definitely buy if I had millions to spend.  The paper is heavy and glossy and the photos are beautiful.  Try an issue and see what I mean.


title: Not Much For the Money

text:
October 2017 issue has 49 pages of covers, directory, crossword puzzle & (finally) readable content.  The remaining 16 pages were full page ads.

The content (mainly recipes) is moderately interesting, just know what you are getting.  Not a magazine I'll renew.


title: I Can't Believe I Paid for This

text: One giant "Work at Home" advertisement.  My first issue lauded the glories of using "Click-Bait" advertising.


title: Feeding the Dream

text:
I've been getting this magazine for about five years now and it's still my favorite magazine for truly relaxing.  The calming colors and scenes make problems fade away.  The houses and rooms are ones you can see yourself living in.  I tend to book-ear and research at least one page out of every issue.  An number of pages have made it to my save folder.

Also, very few advertisements or at least you like the ads because they go with the theme of the magazine.


title: Excellent NewsLetter

text:
I renew a dozen subscriptions a year (at Christmas, half price) for the whole family.  Their advice is backed by science, not anecdotal evidence (Aunt Mae said I should ...).  They provide information in an easy to understand format that is otherwise hard to find or understand.

The negative reviews have NOTHING to do with the quality of the publication.


title: Excellent Magazine

text: I've been a subscriber off and on for 11 years now through four grandchildren.  Soon the fifth will be ready for his subscription.  Some kid magazine subscriptions trigger a deluge of junk mail.  Not this company.


title: Sophisticated, Intelligent

text:
I ordered this magazine because it was on sale and I thought it would do well in our medical waiting room. I didn't expect to find 1/2 dozen ideas (many from the ads) in each issue that I could use in my own (Mid-Century Modern) home.  Very well done.

Addendum:  Been receiving this for months now and am always impressed with how interesting and innovative it is.  I love their advice this month to "Choose a contractor who listens to bluegrass."


title: Often Features Unuseful, Unattractive Art Projects

text: I wanted to like this magazine as we are a creative family with a big shop and open to new ideas.  Their featured projects, however, are rarely of interest to me and the finished products are items you couldn't give to me.


title: The Perfect Waiting Room Magazine

text: Unfortunately, it usually goes home with a patient the first day I put it out.  But it's perfect because it covers a variety of subjects with quick read writing and great illustrations.  I think all waiting rooms should offer multiple copies.


title: Virtually Nothing but Ads

text: I'm glad my subscription is expiring.  I found nothing of use in 12 issues of this magazine.  Even the articles seemed suspect like the authors were given a list of products to promote.


title: FOR SOUTHWEST AND WEST COASTS COOKS

text: I live in NYC and recognize the difference between East and West Coast cooking. I find that this magazine is more practical for West Coast cooks.  Though different, both coasts can rest on their own merits.


title: Has This Magazine Become A Medical Periodical???

text: As a standard cooking magazine it contains some interesting and some not too interesting recipes and articles. The recipes are not on the higher level of Bon Appetite or the late Gourmet magazines. Lately, this magazine is resembling a medical periodical with all the very clinical medical advertisements that go on and on page after page, making following recipes sort of like a "Scavenger Hunt"!  Yes, advertising is important to a magazine, but the ads featured herein are becoming major obstacles rather than information for the general public. It's not good when a magazine makes itself too challenging to the average reader who is mainly interested in reading the featured contents, yet still willing to accept advertisements that do not dominate the articles therein.


title: Great recipes and articles

text: Interesting recipes that don’t that don’t have unusual ingredients.


title: Lovely

text: Lovely to read and lots of great information


title: Good instructional book

text: Very happy with this book.


title: Unsure

text: Did not get my subscription so I honestly cannot tell you how the magazine is.


title: Five Stars

text: My son and grandson love the issues.  Good price also


title: Good information

text: This was a gift for a retired navy person and they love getting it and being able to easily keep up with Navy changes.


title: Excellent

text: Always a pleasure to read.  Not too many ads and wonderful articles.  Quite inspirational for life in these difficult times.


title: Gorgeous Quality Photos with Little Advertising

text:
This magazine features beautiful homes with large photos on quality paper. There is little
advertising, far less than comparable magazines.
The homes range from traditional to contemporary and somewhere in between but
always designed with good taste and interesting features.
I will renew this magazine.


title: Great magazine for an avid 9-10 year old reader

text: Our grandson was turning nine and loves to read.  A children's librarian suggested this magazine.  It is quite a hit.  In fact, we have just renewed his subscription for another year.


title: Booo

text: Good thing this was a promo/ deal of the day buy. The magazine is about 15 pages in total. Good luck !


title: Five Stars

text: I got this for my dad and he loves it!


title: I have not received an issue yet

text: Amazon said it has shipped, but I have not yet received an issue yet. Country Gardens is sending me renewal offers on an magazine I have yet to see. I hope its a great read when I do get it.


title: Five Stars

text: Great to deal with a great product!


title: Five Stars

text: So enjoy reading these!  And of course the pics are great.


title: So filled with ads it's hard to find the content.

text: I used to really love Food Network on TV and this magazine but the content of both has really gone downhill and seems to only be about making more and more money and not on teaching people to cook like it use to be. So disappointing.


This magazine is pretty useless. There are few articles in it, it's mostly ads for drugs or food. I won't be renewing my subscription


title: Great "in-the-middle" Buddhist Magazine

text:
I'm a little "new" to Buddhism.  I've been trying to learn more over the past few years. I find that Buddhism is a lot like Christianity for the fact that there are lots of different "types".  There's not one Christian religion, there are lots of different ones. .  .Baptist. . . Church of Christ. .  .Methodist. .  . .etc. etc. etc.  This is the same way with Buddhism, and honestly, one of the reasons I find Buddhism so "difficult".

Having said that, "Tricycle" is a magazine that shares all points of view.  The publisher tries to give each type (or tradition, as it's often called) of Buddhism a voice with having articles from a variety of people each issue.

Though, to be honest, I'm still VERY confused about Buddhism, I really like "Tricycle" because though it's not really a magazine for "beginners", like me to learn about Buddhism, per se, it does have great articles, and I have found it helpful and enjoyable to read.


title: Marie Claire magazine

text: Love the magazine, love the fashions, love the accessories, love the make-up, love the articles about celebrities, models, fashionista's, etc. I really look forward to the next issue arriving.


title: Getting the news in detail; and hopefully not "alternative facts"

text: Always reliable


title: Perfect christmas gift for the guys

text: It's the gift that literally keeps giving.  Birthday? I'm covered.  New Year's? I'm covered.  Christmas? I'm covered.  So simple.  And next year I'll just renew it again!


title: Not Worth Purchasing

text: After waiting about 3 months, my first magazine arrived. I don't know what I expected but my expectations were obviously too high. This is my grandma's magazine. Nothing appealed to me about it really and I am 33 years old. The articels were all lackluster and different offer any kind of interesting or original angle. It is a good thing I didn't love it because it took another 2 months before I got the second magazine.


title: Great value

text: Great magazine


title: Four Stars

text: Magazine is great, lots of recipes and what's going on, but the membership is worthless in Washington state.


title: Good Reading

text: I gave this as a gift to my baby boomer brother and he loves it too!


title: Five Stars

text: I find great ideas here.


title: just adds

text: this magazine pretty much was just adds on every to every other page... nothing in this that you couldn't just look up online...


title: Truly a thing of joy and pleasure is this monthly compendium.

text: A story a day was once the tag line but I so much enjoy the content of the digest I that I often read it cover to cover in one sitting.


title: Love Reader's Digest

text: I've been a subscriber for over 25 years. The best magazine ever! Love it!


title: Country Living

text: Can't beat it for ideas and information, love this magazine.


title: price !

text: had this magazine for years but never paid such a price. so sorry but will throw this offer in the trash !


title: Mainly Ads....

text: Good Articles for the Texas Lover but Loaded with advertisements, more focused towards marketing. Did not renew because of this.


title: Good tead

text: Like this magazine. Very informative


title: Not Satisfied at all

text: I did not want to renew but was not given an option


title: Not satisfied

text: I did not want to renew this magazine but did not have an option to cancel


title: Love

text: Love this magazine


title: Great Magazine

text: The only thing I like more that looking at all the designs in this magazine is my Amazon subscriptions.


title: Love the mag!

text: Love this magazine! Beautiful pictures & well written articles!


title: better than through SI

text: SI subscription is A rip off through publisher. They will offer many different prices and try to overcharge long time subs.


title: Great for FFA members

text: My niece loved it! She said her teacher often refers to articles from this magazine.


title: Lots of Easy Recipes

text: Great ideas for meals


title: Good Read

text: Good magazine, cant beat amazons subscription price


title: Can't Beat This Deal

text: Good home magazine, cant beat amazons subscription price!


title: Can't beat this deal

text: Its readers digets for 8 bucks a year. Need I say more?


title: SI for Kids

text: I've been buying this for a10 year old and very sports minded grandson for a couple of years.<br />He plays football, basketball and Lacrosse........


title: Five Stars

text: This magazine is very informative, and offers many tips and dyi projects


title: Three Stars

text: BETTER THAN TV GUIDE FOR SURE!


title: Only received 2 issues out of a year subscription!

text: Only received 2 of the issues and paid for a year subscription! Very disappointed and would not order again. This was a gift for my son and unfortunately not a good one. 😞


title: Four Stars

text: good price when on sale. Its for my wife.


title: Good price, not set up for renewal

text: This is the best price (with the additional 5 dollars off)for this subscription. However it is not set up for those who has on going subscription of this magazine to start the new subscription when the old one expires. I have to find the special number to call, and they said they will try to arrange that but not guaranteed.


title: Good content

text: This magazine has good content, but they also have an app that provides the same content for free. I got my subscription for a very good price through amazon on a lightning deal, so I don't mind.


title: Five Stars

text: Great way to keep up with world news and other stories


title: Very Popular

text: Even if I don't do 90% of what the magazine explains. The articles are very interesting and make me want to know more.  I don't throw these mags away and that actually helped when I had a project that I could find in some old issues to give me the know-how to complete.


title: Not enough content, more than enough ads

text:
Way more ads than content.

Unfortunately this magazine does not keep my attention long enough to justify the price.


title: Five Stars

text: excellent product and price.  highly recommend


title: Good for Foodies

text:
A friend recommended this magazine.

Not sure all of the recipes are "light" but they do use healthy ingredients for the most part.

Some recipes which looked interesting to try:

California Steak Salad
Quick Chicken Fajitas
Burger Patty Salad
Spicy Buttermilk Chicken & Vegetable Kebabs

If you like to cook, and want monthly recipes, this is a fun subscription.


title: Love Martha Beck

text:
This is a review of the magazine - not the price.

It's a fun read - like talking with a lot of friends about fashion trends, make-up, recipes, etc.

My favorite is the advice - love Martha Beck.  Haven't seen Dr. Phil in the last issue or so.  Wonder if Oprah dropped his column.

So, it's a fun skim.  Like the upbeat, positive articles.  It's a feel-good magazine.


title: Literate, Global News Magazine

text:
My sons, who both have degrees in Economics - one is getting a PhD in Economics - recommended that I read this magazine.  One son said he wished I would read it so we could discuss it.  Anytime your offspring want to talk to you, that's an incentive.

I am impressed with the organization of this magazine. It opens with The world this week and Leaders and Briefing. It is then organized by geography: United States, The Americas, Asia, China, Middle East and Africa, Europe, Britain and International with a special section on Brazil in this issue.  Then it covers topics: Business, Finance and economics, Schools brief, Science and technology, Books and arts and Economic and financial indicators.

I like the global perspective this magazine offers with the U.S. just being one player.  Articles are deep and comprehensive with information that isn't easily available elsewhere in mainstream publications.  This week the cover article is on the extraordinary comeback of al-Qaeda and how it holds sway over more territory and is recruiting more fighters than any time in its 25 year history.  In Iraq since we left prematurely, the magazine indicates, over 1000 civilians a month are being murdered by al-Qaeda.  Al-Qaeda wants to bring Iraq, Syria and Lebanon together into a single caliphate.  Those are just some of the interesting facts in this magazine. While reading it, I felt I was immersed in a high-level course in international politics and economics.

If you read this magazine every week, in a short time you would be up to date and literate on global issues and economics.

I enjoyed the book review of the new book on Salinger in this issue.

If you read every article thoroughly, it would take several hours.  My son likes to read it on the train to New York City and gets it in paper and online form.  I'll be reading it weekly now so I can discuss it with my sons.


title: Do You Want to Be a Published Writer?

text:
If you are interested in being a published writer, this magazine has excellent content on diverse aspects of writing.  A recent issue accented topics such as mastering voice, researching like a pro, story mistakes even good writers make and observations on writing by authors who have received the Pulitzer Prize.

There's usually a more extensive interview with a successful author--I enjoyed a recent interview with Mary Kay Andrews describing how she first started writing for publication.  It made me want to read her books after reading how she structured them.

If you like reading about the field of writing, and are thinking of entering it or are writing already for publication, this magazine offers insight about the writing world from real writers.  It's a pleasure to read and will probably motivate you to start writing for publication or for the fun of it.


title: Paradise for Book Lovers

text:
If you are a lover of books, this magazine is heaven on earth. Paradise on paper. It's colorful, lively and accessible. Its cover trumpets the words "For everyone who hasn't read everything."  I just received my first issue and found it so visually pleasing. It is aesthetically a delight to enter and read around in.  It welcomes the reader to enter and sit a spell with its attractive color, print, lay-out, format, and paper stock.

There are fun features such as the monthly "Selections" "Coming in Paperback", "Awards", biographies on authors and my favorite section: "Coming Soon" books.  My only recommendation for the magazine is that "Coming Soon" section be doubled as there's plenty of information available on books already out, but bibliophiles love to know what they don't know about books and don't have easy access to--what books are going to be published in the next 6 months?

Loved the "Best of 2011" chart in the most recent issue in which a chart of the best books of 2011 selected by the major publications are listed.

It's great to have book selections with choice excepts from a mix of reviews from leading newspapers and outlets combined with this magazine's summary of the book.  As long as I keep reading, I will keep subscribing to this magazine.


title: Great Magazine for Writers

text:
If you love to write and love to read, you may be fascinated by the magic--the science and art--behind the craft of writing and publication.  This magazine explores these topics.  If you want to immerse yourself in the world of writing for publication, you should enjoy this magazine which examines writing/publication through multiple facets.

Currently in its 125th year of publication--this magazine was created in 1887 by two Boston Globe reporters--the magazine's mission is unchanged: "to inspire, instruct and inform writers at all skill levels". Sounds good.

And the current magazine reflects this mission.  I enjoyed articles on topics including "Ask the Writer" in which a contemporary writer is asked a question about his/her craft, Writing Life Tips, Social Media, Key to Complex Characters, a Writer's Success Story, Step-by-Step-Get Your Story Started, an essay on the writing life, reviews of books for writers and a substantive interview with acclaimed writer Ken Follett.

This year the magazine will have articles on lists by authors: their favorite fictional characters, favorite beach reads, collection of writing prompts, best opening lines, best movies made from books etc. I especially enjoyed the writing prompts.

The magazine appears to cover all kinds of writing: screenwriting, historical novels, memoirs, non-fiction etc.  There is information on MFA programs for writing and upcoming writing conferences. At the end of the magazine there is a directory of agents, contests, conferences and publishers.

I really enjoy perusing this magazine which includes a wealth of information about the field of writing.  It would be especially helpful to aspiring and new writers, or writers wanting to keep learning about their craft from other writers including the best in the field.  It would also be great for writing classes. It's a fun read for anyone who enjoys books and writing.


title: Fresh, Light and Lovely Design

text: I love COUNTRY LIVING design.  Now that COUNTRY HOME and COTTAGE LIVING are no longer being published, it is one of the few sources for examples of well-done rural and country/cottage design.  The design found inside is original and there are excellent tips.  I look forward to receiving this magazine every month.


title: VERANDA Virtuosity!

text:
VERANDA reigns along with the other three most beautiful and stylish U.S. shelter magazines today: Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and House Beautiful. What I like about VERANDA is the photography and rooms dominate and the text takes a supporting role.  The magazine features many full-page and double-page spreads of gorgeous rooms with not a lot of text interrupting.  Design is one of the fields in which you can learn by just studying a room in detail to get a sense of the scale, proportion, balance of texture and light and shadow etc.

You are training your eye in what the best designers find beautiful.  A full and double-page spread allows you to do that better than smaller, choppier photos. It's great to have more visual, less words in which the rooms triumph. More to see--less to read. There's enough text in VERANDA to get into the designers'/homeowners' minds. VERANDA'S lush heavy paper stock is a joy, too, and increases the aesthetic experience.  The photos of the rooms look spectacular on it.

VERANDA features eclectic styles and locations.  This month, for example, the magazine showcases a townhouse in Georgetown, a Park Avenue apartment, a Parisian pied-a-terre, a Florida ocean-front home and a Normandy-inspired Atlanta home along with a Cotswold garden. There's a mix of styles from Provencal antiques to Art Deco to a soft, tailored modern. It's a monthly infusion of visual beauty and grace. (As an aside: I love buying my shelter magazines through Amazon as I've been able to get great subscription prices and track my subscriptions so I don't miss a single issue, which is helpful when you subscribe to lots of magazines.)

Under new editor Dara Caponigro's vision, VERANDA magazine sings and soars.


title: Bird Cage Accesory

text: Due to a lack of true Journalism and BIASED one sided opinion, best suited to line the bottom of a Bird Cage.


title: The beginning of the end

text: We have been long subscribers to Sunset, but in the past few years the size, topics, especially gardening related, photos, paper quality & even the ink & typestyle have dropped dramatically. By the time you skip the numerous ads & yes, they have to make money from those to offer the major bargains they do on a yearly subscription, there's not much left.  Back in the say, it was a THICK, loaded monthly that we looked forward to receiving, but now, it's flipped through in 15 minutes & put into the recycle pile.  Sad


title: Let my subscription laps and got repeated delinquency payment notices!

text:
In these difficult times when you have to make EVERY dollar count, I had to part with my Cuisine at Home Subscription. Usually you do not renew at whatever rate they keep offering, but then came delinquency payment notices and threatening your credit report to get you to resubscribe again.

I found these tactics very unethical.

So buyer beware when you sign up for Cuisine at Home.


title: Great photography every month

text: Great articles and fabulous photojournalism.  Unique magazine.  I can sit and look at the pictures in these magazines for hours.


title: not just a MEN'S Journal...tends to be quite liberal

text: I selected this mag for my husband through a free-subscription-with-purchase offer.  I actually snag it before he does when it arrives!  It's got a variety of articles about lots of different STUFF (gadgets, travel, food, etc.).  I've always been a bit of a trivia junkie, enjoying reading a little bit about a lot of different things, and this mag fits that mold.  It has a definite liberal bent politically, which might turn some people off, but that doesn't affect every article.


title: Best deal ever

text: The best price existing?!  This magazine is to read, watch and keep .... love this. So glad Amazon offered this for $5 a year. Unbelievable deal ever


title: Awful

text: Literally the worst publication I've ever read. Over 75% of the magazine is filled with full page ads.


title: Same great subscription as other services but better pricing.

text: Very happy with this offering and it started arriving on the quick end of the promised window.


title: Same print subscription that I've paid a lot more for


title: Straddles the line between "hobbyist" and "professional"

text:
Circuit Cellar occupies a unique place in the world of electronics literature.  Its scope (embedded systems) is a little too limited and the articles a little too advanced and discipline-specific to serve most of the dwindling hobby community.  On the other hand, the magazine carries an enthusiasm and a sense of fun that's rarely seen in professional magazines.

This magazine won't do much good for a beginning electronics aficionado, but it's a godsend for advanced hobbyists and for professional engineers and technicians who love their field.


title: Five Stars

text: husband enjoying it


title: i love it. sometime is repetitive

text: i love it.  sometime is repetitive.


title: Bird cage liner

text: I bought this magazine with high hopes that it would focus on issues pertaining to Texas. It does in part, but there is a blatant political bias in almost all the articles that is not representative of Texas as a whole. The writing in this magazine smacks of elitism under the guise of Lone Star pride (although there have been a few superb articles that defy the norm). If you like ads, this is your magazine. If you like an editor with a political axe to grind, this is your magazine. If you like to line the bottom of your birdcage with something other than newsprint, sadly, this is your magazine.


title: Entertaining.

text: I live this magazine. I am a huge fan of whisky (all kinds...Bourbon, Scotch, etc...) so I thought I would give this magazine a try. Is it going to change my life? Certainly not. But it is entertaining for what it is, a magazine. As of yet, I have not really been introduced to anything that I have not tried before. So that is a bit disappointing. They seem to focus on readily available products.


title: Hearty and Thoughtful Articles for the Average Person

text:
Once again of the better science magazines accessible to non-scientists, "Scientific American" is a great periodical for curious and thinking person.

I'm unsure how a scientist might regard SA, but for me, whose field of study is nontechnical, I appreciate the depth and breadth of articles.

Be advised these aren't pure pop articles. You won't find the easy-breezy style of Time Magazine as it covers, for example, the gas between stars, how females choose their mates (take notes on that one!), how cells communicate, or voice recognition software. SA gets into the meat of it. However, consider this is ultimately not a peer reviewed journal for scientists. Where it lacks in meat, it compromises in accessibility. That's the hard trade.

Enjoy a subscription to "Scientific American."

Anthony Trendl
AmericanSpeechwriter.com


title: The Best (No Further Title Required)

text:
As a poet, there are a few places I'd love to be published. There's the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and Poetry Magazine. There are other places I want to see my work, but these three are, to me, huge. They vet the best poems, and publish them.

Only Poetry focuses on poetry. A review of their history would tell you they have tenure. Great poets are published here. Ones we all know, and ones we all should know. Unlike the New Yorker and the Atlantic, Poetry is especially open to unknowns. If you are good enough, you are in, whether you are famous or not.

Like most literary magazines, the design is clean, almost simple. Here, considering everything from paper color to typography, poems are more than printed: they are framed. No, no, no fancy design. Rather, they clear the way so that the poems are highlighted. Nothing but.

An essay and a few reviews finish each issue, followed by a couple pages of ads. All black and white.

If you are looking to buy a true literary magazine, as much curated as it is edited, pick this one. Don't do it to "support the arts," but because each issue is worth the time and money.

I fully recommend Poetry.

Anthony Trendl
americanspeechwriter.com


title: Warm and Encouraging

text:
For a Saturday afternoon of light, but encouraging reading, buy a subscription to "Guideposts." There are deeper magazines, bt don't be fooled... every article here connects richly with the soul.

This is the kind of magazine both Catholics and Protestants can both love. It is great gift for your friend who attends the church across the street from yours.

Short vignettes and more involved profiles color this magazine in much the same way a Reader's Digest might, except with a clear spiritual flavor.

It is ecumenical yet uncompromising: I fully recommend "Guideposts." You won't be disappointed.

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: Let's Get a Little Deeper

text:
Time has its moments of greatness. However, sucked in by the same disease which created the tabloids, Time is often too -- timely.

Time is not the [[ASIN:B001U5SPJW The New Yorker]]. It doesn't seem to have the same political leanings (a plus!), but Time also misses their sharp wit and analysis.

Some of the religious articles have been impressively well-researched, and edited to limit editorial bias.

Want to get a quick look at the world? Read Time. If you are looking to have more than a superficial view, purchase another magazine.

I recommend Time Magazine, but not as a primary news source.

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: Sell a Christian Product or to a Christian Retailer?

text:
Whether you are selling your otherwise secular product to a Christian market, or a "Christianized" secular product (like caps and mugs with a Christian-type logo), or are selling Christian products to the secular marketplace, this magazine is for you.

"Christian Retailing" is published by Charisma Media (rebranded from Strang Communications), which has an inconsistent line of magazines. This remains one of their most solid, with predictable quality.

Get a feel for the niche markets, ideas how to meet your customers (bookstores, etc.), or meet your vendor at a convention. Learn point of purchase display strategies.

Once dismissed as a nonmarketable market, Christian retailing is now a power.

It would be nice to see some moree in depth articles about how to deal ethically and legally with the snake oil salesmen. With schisters hitting the streets of Christian TV, selling items Christ would've tossed from the temple, retailers who are Christians need help in knowing how to evaluate this.

"Christian Retailing" is not only the best of the field, but for all purposes, it is the only one. Competition would do them good, but no other decent general product publication exists in this genre.

I fully recommend "Christian Retailing." Without it, you simply are unprepared to meet the marketplace.

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: Well-written, but too much Catholic culture

text:
Granted, it is called 'Catholic Digest' but it lacks in the way too many Catholic publications lack: it doesn't get often enough into what it means to live out a Catholic faith in an everyday world.

It is very well-written, and has a sharp "Guideposts" or "Reader's Digest" feel about the look and tone.

Some articles in Catholic Digest can be poignant, but I want my faith challenged. I don't expect the depth of [[ASIN:B000HOJOZ6 First Things]], but I want to know how I can serve Christ Monday-Friday. Explain to me the Liturgy -- why are various aspects of it important? What about what the Bible says about alcohol, or daily prayer? How about defining Mary's official role, dispelling the mistaken belief than she is equal to Christ (the question of veneration versus worship)?

The Protestant magazines are loaded with accounts about how God changed their lives. I'd like to see more of that. The Protestants have lots of Bible studies and that sort of thing in their magazines. Do I have to buy a Protestant magazine to learn how to be a better Christian? They're fine, but it seems with the long history of great theologians, someone could get a Catholic variation on all of that.

I think Catholic Digest is the best publication offered for Catholics. But I'd like more meat.

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: Challenging for Christians

text:
Christians live in an difficult age when disbelief is the norm, mediocrity defines many faiths, and passivity is not a choice of strength, but of fear. "Sojourners" discusses the real life of a believer.

"Sojourners" challenges all of those points. What does it mean to be a relevant Christian? With a myriad of complex social issues that Christians often respond to as a matter of politics and avoid examining the bibical principles.

Hunger. Homosexuality. Homelessness. Third world unrest. War. Gender leadership (in the Church).

What do you think?

"Sojourners" addresses and facilitates thinking about these issues. Don't expect it to preach to the choir, though it clearly has a liberal political view. It is, in some ways, like the old "Moody Magazine," with an emphasis on world issues.

Read "Sojourners" carefully, with your Bible in hand. Disagree or agree with them, you'll like find yourself more passionate about one side or another of an issue.

I fully recommend "Sojourners."

Anthony Trendl
anthonytrendl.com


title: Excellent Dentist Office Addition

text:
I like the Atlantic, but I confess I do not like it enough so that I will continue to subscribe. I read it while awaiting treatment at my dentist's office, while on the train or at a coffee shop. In 45 minutes, I have had my fill. It is otherwise not compelling in its originality or capacity.

The articles are better than most popular magazines. I enjoy Mark Steyn and Mark Bowden, but get tired of Christopher Hitchens' proselytory writing tone.

Occasional issues have been dumbed down, are feel as if they are being geared for the Entertainment Tonight crowd.

The Atlantic is a good read in short spurts, but inconsistent over the entire issue, I now only buy a couple issues a year, at most.

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: General Look at the Business of Budapest and Hungary

text:
Edited much like Chicago's "Crain's Chicago Business," the "Budapest Business Journal" localizes its content to serve the needs of those doing business in Hungary's largest city. Its tone is not light, though it is very readable. An MBA is not required.

Not as in-depth as publications like the "Wall Street Journal," it does, however, highlight news necessary to serious Eastern European investors. Major articles on the current tax situation, work force issues, hedge funds and market trends all indicate that BBJ is working hard. The pieces indicate research and investigation, with a committed effort to examine all sides of the questions.

BBJ follows the personalities, movers and shakers, and trends that impact Hungary, with increasing news about the European Union. Commentaries and editorials are pro-Hungary, recognizing the great difficulty the region has, but the potential Hungary has as a leading financial center. As optimistic as the editorial staff is about the continued economic redemption of Hungary, articles lean honestly about the struggles and hurdles ahead.

Features include reviews of restaurants and entertainment, and presumes many readers are not regular visitors to Budapest.

Advertising is geared toward expats with higher incomes, with nicer restaurants, corporate services, and luxury travel filling the ad space.

While a meatier newspaper would be helpful, this is a good start. As the economy expands, so should this newspaper.

Anthony Trendl


title: Daily Devotional for Men

text:
Imagine "Our Daily Bread," written in a more contemporary tone, slanted for a male audience. Then add stiff subscription ads. That's "Men of Integrity."

"Men of Integrity" is an anecdotal, vignette-driven daily devotional magazine. Like "Our Daily Bread," it takes the reader into a Scripture with some challenges. It is not as deep as "My Utmost for His Highest," or as spiritually pushing, but it does serve a good purpose.

Topics in the issue in my hand include racism, reconciliation, marital infidelity, corruption, children and fatherhood, profanity, commitment to attending church, and temptation. A weekly roundup sums up each week with questions to remind the reader.

For the man on the go, the one who is not ready or willing to read Scripture at length, this is perfect. It is small, slipping easily into a pocket for lunchtime or train-ride reading. It is bimonthly, and supplies two months worth of devotionals.

A thoughtful man could spend 30 minutes on each day's chapter, reading through the biblical passages and thinking through the questions. A casual reader will finish it in five minutes.

Cobranded by "Promises Keepers," Christianity Today holds true to its mission, "To engage, encourage, and equip the church worldwide, sharing the depth and transforming power of the Gospel as it permeates all spheres of life."

The only real negative is the ad cards stitched in. Those can be ripped out, and tossed away.

I fully recommend subscribing to "Men of Integrity."

Anthony Trendl

editor, HungarianBookstore.com


title: Practical, Educational, Nicely Presented

text:
There are a few magazines about writing serious writers need to read. "Poets & Writers" is one of them. It has a literary bent, but avoids the nose-in-the-air attitude. It is practical and educational, and is pleasingly presented.

A favorite factor for me are the long feature articles on the culture of writing. In the issue out now, there are two major articles. One is about author Stuart Dybek and his fiction that pulls from his experience growing up on Chicago's colorful South Side. The other is about writing contests, dealing with how ethical they are run, the view of literary judges, and when a writer should considering entering one.

The secondary articles are as informative and as useful, whether you want to learn about promoting your book, doing online workshops or understand the trends driving the industry.

Contests, incidentally, are a big part of PW's value. The magazine tells you who won, and which contests/grants are currently accepting submissions. PW is careful to screen which contests are listed, ensuring only legitimate ones make it through the editors.

The writing itself is interesting. It is not always true that writing magazines are fun to read. It should be, and in the case of PW, everything is engaging.

PW's design is clean. It looks like what a small press literary magazine should look like. The typography and layout are not pretentious or overbearing, but get the job done. It is never work to read this magazine.

I fully recommend "Poets & Writers." You will be better informed about writing and writers, just like the titles implies.

Anthony Trendl
treefortbooks.com


title: Meaty, Challenging, Instructive

text:
"Discipleship Journal" does what many other Christian magazines do not do. It provides instruction, and challenges the reader to be directly and fully engaged in a Christ-focused faith. While others may talk about Christianity, DJ asks you to pursue Christ through responding to Scripture.

This isn't an evangelistic magazine, like "Decision," or an encouraging magazine, per se, like "Moody." It is for the Christian looking to grow in his or her faith by examining themselves and what God's word says.

It is not for the passive pew sitter. This for the Christian who wants his or her faith to impact the days between Sundays.

There is nothing watered-down here. It is published by NavPress, who, like their counterparts, the college ministry Navigators, know the crucial necessity of biblical study by the everyday Christian. Whether it is a discussion about Satan's favorite lies, how to study a particular book of the Bible, or an explanation of what prayer is an is not, DJ is the sort of publication that will cause you to pause mid-page and realize something new about our Lord and his ways.

This is a great tool for two or three people to use together. Even a small group... to go through the articles, week by week and discuss them and what this means in real life. I've even heard of CCD and Sunday school classes asking everyone to read selections from a certain issue as fodder for the next week's class.

I fully recommend "Discipleship Journal." Expect your faith to grow.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com


title: "Time Magazine" Meets Christian news

text:
"Christianity Today" is much like "Time Magazine." Founded in part by Billy Graham and Carl Henry, its basis is evangelical. However, as the Christian world is farther reaching than evangelicalism, so reaches "Christianity Today." CT remains steady and solid in its views, and helps educates the well-read Christian.

Mixing pop-news, hard-hitting issues, and intriguing features, CT manages to cover and assess the present state of Christianity. With a core of intelligent thinkers, and seasoned journalists, CT has been the leader in Christian journalism, and sets the pace for its peers.

Articles are often passed around Sunday School and CCD classes to educate the layman what is going on in the modern Christian life, helping connect the year 33 AD with 2002 AD.

Though coming from a protestant slant, Catholics and Orthodox Christians would be well-served to explore this magazine, as the movements of world Christianity are followed and reported. For example, they have done a great job reporting and analyzing the issues surrounding the Irish Catholic-Protestant conflict, separating the socio-political from the religious points of view.

A great buy. I fully recommend "Christianity Today."

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: Great Train Ride Candy

text:
All-aboard!
The train leaves the station at 5:40, and pulls up to my stop around 6:30. I can get through most of "People" by then. So can you.
Not difficult reading... and don't expect to learn anything important. "People" is not meant to teach you anything.
Kick back, pull out your monthly train pass, set down your bags and flip through a few pages. Learn about the latest goings on of the rich and famous. See the costumes of Hollywood, and the cars they all drive.
And when you are done, leave on the seat for the next guy. He's had a long day too.
I fully recommend "People," but only if you don't expect it to be "The New York Times."
Anthony Trendl


title: Mixed Review

text:
"Charisma" magazine has gone through positive and negative changes in the last 10 years.

What once was a lighthouse for charimastic Christians has evolved into a less discriminating publication. "Charisma" seems to have lost sight of the necessary theological assessment of varying beliefs. In a New Age, everything-might-be-true spiritual environment we live in, they need to be more cognizant of the challenges on charimastic belief.

In tough issues like the Browsnville Revival and the Toronto Blessing, "Charisma" should be tougher. Analyze it, "Charisma," don't wait for the media to tear it apart.

Likewise, "Charisma" isn't strong enough when imposters come to town, chasing money in the name of a faulty health and wealth theology. Similarly, the cult of personalities in charimatic movements is terribly rampant and ignored by church leaders. No other charismatic publication is taking these issues to task, but "Charisma" is in the best position to do so.

However, there are some good things. "Charisma" is the best of its lot. There simply are not other well-written, well-designed magazines or charismatic Christians. They do report solidly on religious persecution issues. They also cover the news of the Christian church at-large effectively, almost as well as the more news-based "Christianity Today."

Three stars? Yep. I wish I could give it more, but until "Charisma" starts a deeper inspection and introspection of the charismatic events and people, I must regrettably stay at three.

I recommend "Charisma" but with reservations.

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: The New Yorker Sets the Standard

text:
(...)"The New Yorker" does set the standard. I can't agree with every idea, and not every standard they set is worth chasing. However, the sum of this magazine, helped founded by the great wit Dorothy Parker, is a solid thinking, literary, humorous magazine.
I won't belabor my review analyzing "The New Yorker" to death, but give it a shot. Read it, and be a better rounded, better thinking person as a result.
I fully recommend "The New Yorker."
Anthony Trendl


title: Mix of Oprah, "Sports Illustrated" and "Running Times"

text:
Hardcore runners will read "Runner's World" because they have to. It popularizes the sport, and brings newcomers 'up to speed' about issues and techniques important to them, as well as clues them in on who is who out on the road. a great magazine, except I simply prefer the depth of training and racing issues "Running Times" provides a bit more. Really... I wish I could've given this magazine a 3.9.

Running is a funky subculture, and "Runner's World" defines and educates that culture.

Since the late George Sheehan wrote his famous column that emphasized running as spiritual endeavor, "Runner's World" has taken on an Oprah Winfrey/Deepak Chopra sort of generalist running philosophy. That's not all bad, as I think the magazine thoroughly encourages fitness through running.

It isn't all fluff. There is plenty for the more avid runner to soak up. The avid runner will find their marathon coverage, especially Boston and New York, impressive.

Their running shoes review is what any runner will benefit from. It details every aspect of what makes a great shoe, almost to the point of parody. However, parody or not, their analysis will help you buy the shoe you need for your foot for your distance in your environment.

Buy a subscription to "Runner's World," lace up, and get out on a run!

I fully recommend "Runner's World."

Anthony Trendl
[...]


title: For the serious runner on any  level

text:
"Running Times" is for runners who compete either against others, or who simply have a great desire to run well.
Well written, and cleanly organized, you'll read about the training methods of top runners, and the top techniques for meeting a specfic goal.
Marathoners and 5Kers will find that there is a lot to be learned from each other's distance, and they'll have the chance here.
For stats junkies, the people who love to read who won the Juniper Days 5K in Upper Nowhere City... oh, the feast you will have! As a stats junkie myself, I thumb through the times quickly before devouring every detail.
I fully recommend this magazine.
Anthony Trendl


text:
Granted, it is called 'Catholic Digest' but it lacks in the way too many Catholic publications lack... it doesn't get often enough into what it means to live out a Catholic faith in an everyday world.
It is very well-written, and has a sharp "Guideposts" or "Reader's Digest" feel about the look and tone.
Some articles in Catholic Digest can be poignant, but I want my faith challenged. I want to know how I can serve Christ Monday-Friday. Explain to me the Liturgy... why are various aspects of it important? What about what the Bible says about alcohol, or daily prayer? How about defining Mary's official role, dispelling the mistaken belief than she is equal to Christ (the question of veneration versus worship)?
The Protestant magazines are loaded with accounts about how God changed their lives. I'd like to see more of that. The Protestants have lots of Bible studies and that sort of thing in their magazines. Do I have to buy a Protestant magazine like "Discipleship Journal" "Moody Monthly" to learn how to be a better Christian? They're fine, but it seems with the long history of great theologians, someone could get a Catholic variation on all of that.
I think Catholic Digest is the best publication offered for Catholics. But I'd like more meat.
Anthony Trendl


title: Keeps my kid off of the iPad. Highly recommended.

text:
My nine year old loves this magazine. It seems to be well written and he really looks forward to receiving it every month.

The other cricket media mags are generally pretty good too.


title: Almost impossible to stop

text: Unsubscribing from Cook's Illustrated is almost impossible. You can write, you can phone, but once they get your credit card number, the magazines and the bills just keep coming.


title: love this magazine, great price, timely delivery

text: What can I say.. Wired is a fantastic magazine.  Entertaining, informative articles.  It is one of the few magazines that BOTH my husband and I really enjoy.  It was delivered sooner than I expected since actual magazines ( that you get in the mail) usually take a long while to get your subscription started and out to you in your mailbox.  My husband and I both look forward to receiving and reading every issue of this magazine.  I am a news junkie and a pop culture fanatic, so I consider myself pretty current on most subjects,  it I always learn at least one (and often a few) new thing(s) in each issue.


title: love it  thanks

text: love it  thanks


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Not my favorite business mag but when I get the $10 offers ...

text: Not my favorite business mag but when I get the $10 offers in the mail sometimes I bite. As someone else said its not very good at having insight but more a whos who type of mag.  Its more entertaining  more than educational


title: Good to read it again

text: Really missed NG.  Good to read it again.


title: Quality magazine

text: Great for Corvette fans.  I recently picked up a Corvette, so I have the fever!  Amazing Vettes, beautiful photography, and a interesting tech section that answers reader's questions on problems with their cars.  Just re-subscribed.


title: I look forward to every issue!

text: I thoroughly enjoy Popular Science magazine and look forward to every issue!  I find it both educating and entertaining. And the price is more than fair for the information you receive.


title: What Would Your Wife Prefer For Your Mid-Life Crisis?

text:
Fortunately I have always loved cars.  I like how they look, how they handle, how comfortable they are, how they perform, what kind of gas mileage they get, and how they age.  AutoWeek provides up-to-date information every two weeks rather than the other mags at once a month.  I still subscribe to four monthly car magazines, but AutoWeek often beats them to the punch on new cars with their more frequent issuance.

My wife prefers car magazines over girlie mags.  After all, she wouldn't be upset if I came home with a new car.


title: Love

text: Great


title: Gift

text: Gift


title: Great productFun to read, has introduced me to useful products

text: Fun to read


title: Great product

text: fun to read


title: Two Stars

text: Great magazine, but so frustrated that subscriptions start with an old issue.


title: Excellent publication! Informative and enjoyable.

text: I am a homeowner with a wife and three small kids. I may be the target audience for "The Family Handyman" magazine. I'm not a die-hard DIYer, but I'm eager to learn if I have the time, the job doesn't require specialized training or certification, and the cost savings is there. I absolutely love this magazine and read it cover to cover. The information contained within is worthy of placing the back-issues onto my ever-shrinking book shelf. I've ditched many of my other how-to books. Most of the time I just search the Internet for the knowledge I need, but sometimes I don't even know what I don't know (if you know what I mean). "The Family Handyman" discusses things like preventative maintenance on your home, how to select quality materials for your project, and how to make your DIY project a little cleaner and safer. They also describe the function of tools and explain the use of materials. The diversity of the articles means that I find something in every issue. For example, I'm able to build a wall and install a sink but I'm not as informed about concrete or roofing. This magazine is wonderfully informative, with well written and illustrated articles. I highly recommend for anyone with aspirations of being the family handyman (or handywoman).


title: Entertaining and useful articles about outdoor recreation

text: I have purchased individual copies of Field and Stream on and off for years, but until today I never actually considered subscribing. I've purchased the past three issues at the news stand and I've thoroughly enjoyed them. I'm not a hunter, but I do occasionally fish, camp, hike, and visit the target range. I'm also interested in sustainable living and emergency preparedness. The past few issues of Field and Stream that I've purchased have offered excellent information on fishing, emergency preparedness, hiking, camping, and wildlife preservation. I've also enjoyed their campfire recipes, gardening tips, and product reviews for things like binoculars, backpacks, firearms, and fishing equipment. Their articles seem to be written by very intelligent, nature-loving individuals that have a passion for wildlife preservation and a lot of outdoor experience. It might be wise to pick up single issues from the magazine rack over a few months before you subscribe; to help you decide if it's a subscription that you'll enjoy. I recommend Field and Stream for anyone that spends recreational time in the outdoors.


title: Digest

text: Look forward to the arrival of the magazines


title: reader's digest

text: Enjoying the digest.  It is still the same.


title: My all-time favorite cooking magazine

text: I love the variety of recipes and the articles are interesting. I love trying new foods and cuisine from around the world, and this is a great way to do it. Their website is great too; it helped me learn how to care for and use my cast iron pan. I definitely recommend Bon Appetit for adventurous cooks.


title: Awesome magazine!

text: I love this magazine! I look forward to receiving it each month!


title: Have not received it yet....

text: Well, I can't really review it since I haven't received my first copy yet...I do rate it high because I've subscribed to it before, but not since the new publishing company took it over & switched to Amazon for the ordering process...I don't even think that the staff at Crochet Today realize that yet...


title: Five Stars

text: Always look forward to getting each month. Been subscribing to it for years


title: Some Great Issues

text: Some issues are full of great projects and some are real stinkers.  Guess opinions vary.


title: Not Always Inspiring

text: I can't give it five stars because a few issues leave me uninspired.


title: The Most Liveable City

text: Thoroughly covers new as well as tried and true places to see and restaurants are rated. Upcoming events are covered as are local  celebrities.  Great guide to a great city.


title: never renew

text: secret is to never renew, never get this price, might miss out on a issue, but works for me, cheap..


title: Five Stars

text: Enjoy each issue very much.


title: Five Stars

text: Did not order this magazine.


title: Five Stars

text: Always liked the magazine.


A little much on the advertising, but love the magazine and Martha Stewart,


title: Healthy

text: Love the recipes! Not every issue is as good as another, but enough to keep reading!


title: Great magazine

text: A


title: Great Magazine.

text: This is a quality magazine. It is well written, great layouts, and pertainent. The best of this magazine is the combination of quality layout and intelligent approach.


title: GREAT

text: This is always a dependabel magazine. The articles are well written and on point. I am very happy with the purchase, and will definitely extend my subscrition. Great Magazine  from a great provider. There is always somethign to learn.


title: Every house in Buffalo should subscribe.

text: Perfect to learn about what is going on in the city. Like many city magazines, theis one is glossy and polished in its approach. Unlinke several cities in which I have lived, it does not focus solely on the upper levels of society in addition to local activities. The variety of coverage reaches every demographic.


title: Enjoy the publication.

text: Like.


title: Yummy

text: Beautiful foods, need I say more?


title: Five Stars

text: works as intended.


title: Much better for the grandkids to read

text: Perfect fit for the grandkids


title: Great for My Grandson!

text: My 9 year old grandson loves this magazine! He’s all about animals. I’ve subscribed for a second year!


title: That the magazine contains items I am looking for.

text: I like the magazines just fine. I use them to cut out pictures  that I like, to be used for collages.


title: A fun mag for the little ones

text: My 4 year old grandson enjoys this one.


title: More advertising less good material

text:
Becoming more advertisements and limited copy.
Last of my subscription.
BTW Amazon is great about adding and unsubscribing magazines.


title: Filled with dreams

text: Great writing, topics and photos.


title: Who are the parents they designed this magazine for?

text: Amazon "gave" me a subscription to Cookie free for a year. IMO that is the only way they could distribute it. I gave it a couple of months of reading then decided it was a waste of time for me to read, I didn't identify with anything in the magazine. It is a pretentious magazine.<br />Now when I get it in the mail, I toss it in the trash without reading it first. It is time for me to renew...they couldn't pay me to read the magazine and renew. It is that boring of a read.


title: Nice Magazine

text: I don't necessarily get this for the show grid as much as I do for the articles about the shows on the different networks. I find out about a lot of different shows I would not know about otherwise.. the show grid is nice to see a slew of channels at a glance instead of waiting on the slowness of the cable scrolling grid.


title: Very Good/Interesting Magazine

text: I thought I would try this magazine for a year as it was a good price. It has good articles, pictures, and recipes. When everyone in the house is done with it I drop it off at the local senior center. I do that with all my magazines as I don't want to throw them out when others can read them.


title: Nice Magazine

text: Just thought I would try this magazine as it was a good price. It has interesting articles, pictures, and recipes. When everyone in the house is done with it I drop it off at the local senior center. I do that will all my magazines as I don't want to throw them out when others can read them.


title: Great Gift Idea

text: I buy this for my Aunt that is in a care facility. The large print makes it easier for her to read and I enjoy reading it when I spend time there and she naps. There are far more interesting articles that I expected and I am glad that I order this for her.


title: Great Magazine

text: I've been reading this since I was about 12 years old. It is still interesting. Good articles. Interesting facts.


title: Good Magazine

text: Well written, interesting articles/recipes. I enjoy this a lot.


title: Good Magazine

text: interesting articles and ideas. Easy read for the novice to the expert.


title: Good Magazine

text: A quality magazine. Interesting stories. Excellent recipes. I am a fan of Martha!


title: Love it!

text: I have been reading National Geographic since I was about 12 and was given a subscription as a gift. I literally read every single issue from cover to cover. Always interesting, informative, and inspiring. Their photography is second to none!


title: Good additional reference and interesting stories

text: I have been reading this since my teens and really enjoy it. I love getting magazines on Amazon as they take care of the renewal every January and I can ignore the 37 renewals that come every month


title: Great Magazine

text: I have been reading this since my teens and really enjoy it. It is a good mix of articles. I love using amazon to manage my magazine subscriptions and they get paid for once per year and I can ignore all the renewal notices!


title: excellent magazine

text: What can I say about any Nat Geo product, all first class, great reading, interesting articles about unusual places to go


title: Great resources for People that like to Cruise

text: I really enjoy this magazine. I ti s filled with tips, ship reviews etc. A good resource for people learning about crusing or seasoned veterans


title: Easy Read, No Thinking

text: I like this as I can pick it up and read it whenever I have a few minutes available. Nothing too deep, it is also a good source of new movies, TV shows, books etc.


title: money well spent

text: This is a great magazine, very informative and helpful when looking to buy items. While I don't always pick their choice, it helps to avoid lesser rated items/brands that I might have been tempted to buy.


title: Beware! Entertainment Weekly is a MONTHLY Magazine

text: Yes, Entertainment Weekly has been a MONTHLY magazine for quite some time now, since it was bought by new publishers.  Yet they don't change the name.  So if you think you are getting an issue on a week, nope!  You're getting only 1/4 the number of issues you think you are.


title: A good magazine, ridiculously-priced

text: THE WEEK is a good, entertaining magazine - very thin - at an exorbitant price.  It was becoming too expensive for me to continue.  I got a renewal email "SPECIAL offer $199/year" - special?  That is $50 more than amazon is charging here.  Even $149 is $3 per issue.  THE WEEK also plays tricks with their renewal notices, like most magazines these days do, sending you a "renewal notice" 6 months or more before your subscription actually expires.  I'm tired of the high price and the tricks.  Yes I like to read it when I can but it's getting ridiculous.<br />UPDATE: I called The Week's toll free number at got a year's renewal for $99.


title: Readers Digest

text: Readers Digest is just good informative reading as it always has been. Good articles, good humor spots. Still a good read.


title: Best magazine ever for classic rock fans

text: I discovered this magazine while attending the Ahmet tribute concert featuring a re-united Led Zeppelin for a one-off show.  Yes, it's expensive and I can't always justify the expense.  But they all come with a CD and are packed with all those things you missed in the old issues of Cream, Circus, or those other past mags.  Only with top quality glossy photos and articles that keep you riveted.


title: Worth every penny..

text: Wonderful and informative..beautiful pictures and helpful info


title: HGTV…..enough said.

text: It’s full of helpful hints and great ideas.


title: Great Product as usual!

text: Program my TV two weeks using my TV Guide.  This way I don't miss any programs I really want to watch!


title: If You Live in NYC, Gourmet Pays Off

text:
This review is on the Gourmet magazine and not the Amazon subscription or subscription process.

If you live in New York City, Gourmet is a great magazine.  If you want to follow trends, Gourmet is a great magazine.  If you DON'T live in NYC, Gourmet has mostly forgotten about you.  That, my friend, is why I give it only 3*.  As a culinary professional who worked from Miami up to the St. Lawrence River in Upstate NY, I had often read the magazine and wondered, sometimes not even quietly, why the writers and editors were so stuck on the City.  If you didn't life there, you didn't matter.  That was the basic philosophy.

On the plus side, the articles were usually well written, the interviews decent and the recipes interesting.  The following of trends was usually spot on.  Yes, NYC DOES have a lot of restaurants and a lot of chefs.  It isn't, however, the only place in the universe much less the United States.


title: If You Need Just One Financial Magazine, Forbes Should Be the Choice

text:
This review is on the magazine Forbes and not the Amazon subscription or subscription process.

Forbes is a "to the point" magazine.  I appreciate that.  The articles a short, concise and not lacking in information.  While I also read a few other financial magazines, Forbes is the one I will go back to and grab to reread a particular point about a particular issue.

This magazine, while full of ads like the others, offers a great deal of insight between the covers.  Honestly, if I were to be asked to specify just one financial magazine to read, Forbes would be my answer.


title: Fortune Helps Me with My Retirement Investments

text:
This review is on the magazine Fortune and not the Amazon subscription or subscription process.

I neither have a lot of savings nor a lot of debt.  I have a variety of small investments in the form of mutual funds and gold funds.  Fortune does not directly steer the way I do things.  I does, however, guide my intentions occasionally.  I have learned a great deal by reading this magazine.  Things aren't necessarily crystal clear but I get a good grasp on what I must do in order to stay afloat.

Fortune magazine is well written.  Why it certainly deals with business, business is what keeps this country moving and that's where the money is and goes.  It's watching these deals, mergers, sales and bankruptcies that guide where I put my money and how much of it goes there.

I do like this magazine.  For anyone who has concern for their future and eventual retirement - and that SHOULD be everyone - this magazine is a treasure trove.


title: The Magazine for Aircraft Buffs Everywhere

text:
This review is on the Smithsonian Air & Space magazine and not the Amazon subscription or subscription process.

I have to admit I'm a bit of an aircraft buff.  Well, I'm more than that actually.  I love aircraft.  I worked my way in the Navy into a flight status position where there were only 15 of us Navy-wide doing the job.  Yeah, I'm an aircraft lover and Air & Space magazine definitely itches that scratch!

Sadly, now living in Washington State, the Smithsonian museum is NOT as close to me as it was when I lived in Southeastern VA or Northeastern NC.  There I could make a dash up to D.C. in a few hours and mill about the museum all day, if I chose.  That's why this magazine is now more important to me than it ever was when I DID live out there.

Thank you Air & Space for years of a fantastic magazine.
NC-121K Super Constellation BUNO 141292
and a variety of EP-3Es


title: More and More Ads, Less and Less "Reader's Digest"

text:
This review is on the Reader's Digest magazine and not the Amazon subscription or subscription process.

Reader's Digest is probably known to every American who is old enough to think for themselves.  It has gone from a fairly decent magazine which would actually truncate stories to "fit" the reading public.  They had plenty of their own bits and pieces including, my favorite, Humor in Uniform, Life in These United States and Laughter is the Best Medicine.  Over the years things change.  First it's less stories and more "fluff".  Then it's less stories and fluff and more advertising.  Then it more advertising on top of more advertising.  It's as if print magazines have a death wish.  Yes, we know, it costs to print a magazine.  We also know magazines SHOULD make a reasonable profit.  It's when the profit and bottom line becomes the focal point that problems arise.

I will still read Reader's Digest.  I will no longer subscribe to them.  That went out the window some time ago.  The stories keep me coming back.  The excessive advertising keeps me from staying.


title: Smithsonian Sates the Explorer in Us All

text:
This review is on the magazine Smithsonian and not the Amazon subscription or subscription process.

The Smithsonian is a very intriguing magazine.  While it centers around the Smithsonian's world, it will take you, as an explorer to archaeological sites and discoveries worldwide.  From the comfort of your easy chair, recliner or couch, you can journey the world and back in as little as a few minutes to several hours, depending on how much you might read and your actual reading habits.  (I know I often get interrupted while trying to read a story.)

This is well written, professionally written material.  This sates the explorer in us all and allows us to see, for the price of subscription, things I could never afford to see or place to go in life.  While having spent 20+ years in the U.S. Navy and being quite well traveled from it, I don't often come across articles of things I've seen or places I've been.  I'm saying this in a positive way.  I've been quite broadened in my "travels" because of this.


title: Once Past the Ads You've Got a Great Magazine

text:
This is a review of the magazine boy the Amazon subscription process.

Time in and of itself is a great magazine.  It is definitely timely, current stuff fraud Ruth rush needs to be dealt with.  That would and should give it 5 stars.  Sadly, this magazine is chalkful of advertisements.  Yes, I understand the magazine doesn't make money on the subscriptions and require advertising for revenue.

While the internet is a wonderful thing.  There's nothing like holding a magazine in your hand.  Time has always had a great reputation for good reporting.  It's the advertising that's the downfall.  There just seems to be way too much of it.  Story, ad.  Ad. Ad. Ad. Story.  15 of the 64 pages were full sized advertisements.

On the plus side is that MOST of the ads are clustered together and once past that you're good to go.


title: The Most Important Magazine Available

text:
This review is on the magazine not the Amazon subscription process.

National Geographic is likely one of the best known magazines in the nation, if not the world.  Nat Geo has allowed generations upon generations of readers to travel the world from the comfort of their own home.  For the price of a subscription one could learn, exp!ore, visit and understand nations, communities and peoples newly discovered and those long known.

One of the most amazing things about National Geographic is how long some people hold on to them.  It is not uncommon to come across bundles from the 40s, 50s and 60s.  Looking through them one learns about so much including the advertising, which today is often found on the premiere auction site.

National Geographic is an amazing source of information both consumer and locality.  This, probably more than any magazine, should grace your house should you wish to educate your family.


title: From Roof to Subfloor, No Controversy Here

text:
This is a review of the magazine and not the subscription through Amazon.

Good Housekeeping, like many magazines if its ilk, makes its money on advertising.  Given that fact, many pages are nothing but either ads or infomercials.  Once past that, there really IS a good magazine hidden between those pages.

I have been an on again and off again subscriber since the early 80s when I returned to the U.S. after a five year stint in the military living in Europe.  You might find it odd but this magazine helped with my transition to the land of consumerism and commercialism.

Good Housekeeping keeps up with trends and ideas for the modern home.  From solar water systems to water heated floors, from pink rose pedals to rose hip tea, GH has been there.  Given the duration this magazine has been in operation, earning a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval is sometimea a boon to business and that push needed for national recognition.

GH is NOT a controversial magazine.  The editors would probably have coronaries just at the thought of causing controversy.  This is an enjoyable read, cover to cover, once the advertising is overlooked.  But sometimes, that advertising is just what is needed.


title: Their Articles Speak TO Me Instead of THROUGH Me

text:
This is a review of the magazine and NOT the subscription through Amazon.

I had subscribed to Sunset several times over the years.  After moving to the Atlantic Coast side of the U.S., reading it was haphazard and only through an odd passing.  Fast forward nearly 40 years and I'm back on the Pacific side of the country where Sunset actually matters to me now.

I've always like their writing.  It's an easy comfortable read without dummying it down so much I feel as though I'm being talked through instead of to.  Their articles seem to hit home for me.  Being an avid hiker, camper and backpacker (as well as retired chef), there seems to be many choices that speak directly TO me.

Sunset magazine isn't going to shake up the world.  But if you live in the West and are looking for something that offers you choices on what to see and do, Sunset does just that.


title: Family Centered Recipes and a Magazine Loaded with Advertising

text:
Years ago my mother was one of the original "editors" of Taste of Home.  That said, anyone who wrote a recipe and had it published was considered an editor.

This WAS a great magazine for the home cook.  Most of the recipes were kitchen friendly with ingredients and tools you would have in a decently stocked kitchen.  Something along the lines of smoked paprika might have been considered "classy" or even foreign.  Today, with Reader's Digest at the helm, it's a different magazine.  Gone are the days of no advertisements (subscriptions paid for the publishing and profit) and it is now filled with big glossy photos of food, kitchen and body related items that the publishers feel you cannot live without.  I, for one, can live without them.

Having spend more than 20 years in the culinary business from the bottom of the chain to operator and now educator, I would occasionally use Taste of Home for a "comfort food selection".  These particular recipes would be given to the newest of the new cooks to prepare and have ready for service.

Taste of Home still has decent recipes.  It isn't the friendly magazine that it once was.  It's part of a conglomerate that feels numbers are more important the quality.  I'll read it, but I no longer subscribe.


title: Well Throught Out and Well Written Recipes

text:
This review is on the magazine Cook's Illustrated and not the Amazon subscription or subscription policy.

Cook's Illustrated is the Consumer Reports(tm) of the food world.  They are indepth and take their time to figure out the workings of a recipe.

All recipes are well thought out, well written -and let me tell you, as a professional I've seen poorly written recipes- and darned tasty recipes.  Again, as a professional, I have seen these recipes to work for both home and the restaurant.  This is about as good as it gets.


title: Backpack Doesn't Front.

text:
I've long been a backpacker and often a subscriber to Backpacker.  As a magazine devoted to being out and about I can think of very few better.  As a tester of equipment, I can think of non other than Consumer Reports who are as thorough.

Backpacker magazine offers the known and lesser known hikes.  Any suggested would make for a great trip.


title: small and very general information

text: Its very small and general ..  because birds and plants vary regionally this magazine is not very useful for me.


title: Martha Stewart Magazine is a present ..

text: Martha’s magazine is like receiving a little gift in the mail! Stop whining ladies... Online  options aren't as cool as a print magazine you can hold, fold back the corner of a page and save an issue. PRINT magazine will DIE if we dont subscribe and they are a ridiculous bargain on Amazon!


title: Good mag

text: sort of a chi chi womans day


title: Rediculous Price ...Buy Womens Day

text: Waaaaay to expensive. This Country gal better simmer down... Cooks Magazine, and other high end magazine that are also loaded with content give at least six issues a year.  She  does quick hack recipes. My 100 yr old mother likes the TV show so i thought i would get the magazine for her but even she read it in twenty minutes tops.


title: country sampler

text: I love this magazine, I save all of the issues and take them out and read them over and over again.


title: Discover

text: Love the magazine for years.  Good price on my renewal. Keeps you up to today's technology with many in depth articles.


title: Popular Science

text: Great magazine for 2 years at a terrific price.  Easy to read and keeps you up to date on technology and various ratings on electronics.  Can't lose on this offer.


title: Five Stars

text: We love Maine and enjoy reading about it


title: fit for gawking and little else

text: Subscribe only if you have plenty of time on your hands and little to do with it.  It's very slick, nice to look at, but irrelevant.  Not worth either the time or the money unless you have LOTS of one or the other or an obsession with ultra modern building.


title: Always on Point

text: This is WIRED. It is a great magazine still excellent reference.


title: Comfort brain food

text: Purchased for my elderly mother, she loves them.


title: Trend setter

text: Clear and informative


title: You will always find something of importance to learn.

text: I have always enjoyed this magazine and look forward to each issue.


title: TV Guide, not like the old days, but good!

text: Great buy!


title: My animal loving kids love this magazine!

text: My kids are crazy about animals and this is a great magazine for them. It features a lot of really fun article and activities. The literally jump for joy when this arrives in the mail and I can count on them to sit and read it for a few hours afterward.


title: Just ok magazine

text: Bought for a friend


title: Gives me peace

text: Love it’s calming affect


title: Nice magazine, but automatic renewal of this magazine happens three months before it should

text: My granddaughter likes the magazine. However I originally bought a six-month subscription that could be renewed. I never got a renewal notice because the original Subscription didn’t end until July however I got charged in February for another six months at $25. I canceled my subscription made it yet to get my money back for them renewing my subscription three months early, or three months into my first subscription of six months.


title: Fairly entertaining fluff with lots of double issues

text: EW is a perfectly fine subscription (especially at the $15 price-point). It is colorful, entertaining, and an enjoyable read. I would have to take issue with the advertised 52 issues though. Through the first 8 issues I received - 3 were double issues. What it is closer to is 3 issues a month (with one being a double issue). So plan accordingly. For the first three months of my subscription (12 issues - I have received 9 magazines). It is a great value though so I would still recommend it at the price offered currently.


title: Five Stars

text: Great deal!


title: LOVE IT!

text: It did take awhile to receive, but it did come within the time frame they gave me. Other than that I absolutely this magazine. I first discovered it about two years ago while waiting in the airport for my flight to board. And I read it cover to cover during the flight. I even reread it on the flight back!


title: Disappointing

text: More ads than articles.  I am disappointed.


title: Reasonable way to get the TV Guide

text: Subscription started on time


title: Tons of new recipes and information

text: I learn so much from the magazine. New tips, new recipes, and we have great food quickly for dinner.


title: backpacker magazine

text: Backpacker is one of the greatest magazines out there for the ones who love outdoors

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title: clean eating magazine

text: good magazine


title: Great support for vegans

text: I used to subscribe to Vegetarian Times and liked that magazine, but got tired of always having to adjust recipes to veganize them.  Plus, I don't feel that dairy even belongs in the human diet, so it bugged me that so many of those recipes revolved around it. Veg News is great support for vegans and I love finding out about new products on the market that make my life easier.  I've been a vegetarian for 30+ years and a vegan for a good part of that and it just keeps getting easier and easier.  I don't much care for cooking though, so I'm always looking for shortcuts.  Beware that the focus of the magazine is not necessarily health oriented.  There is an awful lot of ink devoted to vegan sugary treats and vegan faux meats that I don't personally eat or need in my diet, but the idea is to show how doable veganism is for anyone that is entertaining the idea but fears that life will be one bland meal after another.  Veg News demonstrates that it doesn't have to be and that there are tons of alturnatives out there that don't require the death (or suffering, in the case of dairy production) of our beloved animals.  On those occasions that I'm feeling unplugged and like I'm the only vegan on the planet (or at least in my family) it's comforting to tap into the enthusiasm of many others that know that we're clearly on to something good and have been for some time.  I'm renewing my subscription.


title: Five Stars

text: Love magazine


title: stop and buy them all!

text: Are you kidding me?  How did I not ever know about these magazines before?  Love the art, variety of stories and diversity of interests.  Great job CricketMedia!


title: ask me again...


title: are you serious?


title: View the world with each issue

text: I have always loved traveling the world through National Geographic.  The stories are always amazing and interesting reads.


title: Five Stars

text: I like how there is a topic for everything...fashion, beauty, money, food, self-help...etc.


title: Five Stars

text: i like reading about fashion and beauty tips


title: Five Stars

text: tons of things to try


title: wow

text: Really nice mag, great articles.


title: Nice color pictures

text: Product as stated,  lots of recipes with many ingredients.


title: Value

text: Product as stated.<br />The first delivery was to be in October. The first issue arrived the first of September.


title: Great Information

text: Love the magazine!  Fast delivery


title: Informative

text: Enjoy greatly.


title: Super

text: Great publication.


title: Love it

text: My kids love this book.


title: Still With Us

text: Children today still enjoy and benefit greatly from this mag as did I as a child.  Good quality values.


title: Greatest magazene ever

text: This costs half of what it costs at headquarters


title: Texans

text: Home sick Texan.  Keeps me informed about the rich folks and BBQ joints


title: Gils r

text: Got this for a friend (Teenager) and she's thrilled.  Still a good source for teens and not nasty like so many.


title: Five Stars

text: My favorite  Mag


title: Five Stars

text: very well written articles on good subjects that will help beekeepers<br />much better than beecoulture


title: Great articles

text: Brilliant magazine with great articles. Makes me want to get on the next plane heading across the "pond." God Save the Queen!


title: Printing of my order large print

text: I informed readers digest i am 73 and cant read the small print i need the large print other wise the books are great will not be reordering because small print


title: Great Magazine

text: Lots of helpful info in this magazine, thanks Amazon


title: We are enjoy this magazine.

text: We go enjoy the articles in this mag... Very much.


title: Moms favorite

text: Bought for mom. She has always read these and does not pick up at the food store. She loves the puzzle and limited number of ads. Shows up every week and reminds her I am thinking about her


title: Ordered for Christmas Gift, will take 3 months to receive

text: Like the magazine. But it will take 3 to 4 months for my Mother to receive this as a Christmas Gift.


title: Good home magazine

text: Nice magazine to look at


title: Good magazine

text: Got for my husband


title: Love this magazine...so awesome for DIY

text: Love this book


title: Love this magazine

text: Like to have around the house to look though for ideaz


title: People Magazine Subscription

text:
I am very happy with my purchase of the People Magazine subscription.  It was a great price for 6 months and was delivered to my daughter as promised.  It was a Christmas present.

Thanks for great service...


title: Once the gold standard. Now - just below average

text: This magazine leaves much to be desired. While once it was a gold standard now it’s just below average. Sadly enough, most times my wife and I will read aloud and laugh at these ridiculous recipes which sound disgusting and really, just out of touch.<br />After the last two years it’s more of a flip-through than a read-through. Magazines must be tough in the 21st century but I wish this one felt heartier. At least then it would make the ads more justifiable.


title: AWESOME

text: Got this subscription for my son he absolutely loves it and is learning as well


title: Love this magazine

text: I got the subscription for my son many years ago.  He loved to read all about the subjects presented. Recently I gifted a subscription to my 5 year old niece and 3 year old nephew. I am pleased to say that the content is still amazing after 20 plus years . Both children engage in the subjects and of course photos. Highly recommend.


title: This magazine works for any handy person (doesn't have to be a man).

text: I can't give a true review since I haven't read them. But the pictures are great and my husband was truly thrilled to receive the subscription.


title: This magazine is worth a try.

text: Good magazine with a nice variety of subjects. I like it because it doesn't seem to have quite as many ads as the big name magazines.


title: Three Stars

text: Okay


title: its ok

text: Mostly ads.


title: Husband loves

text: I bought this for my husband for father’s Day. He loves this magazine he is a Ammo reloader And he says that this magazine is for anyone that reloads he would recommend it.


title: The magazine is great. No adds.

text: Always a good magazine.


title: The Christmas issue was great!

text: Good articles and recipes.


Gifted these to one of my grandsons and one of my nephews that are the appropriate age to read them. they both enjoy them quite a bit! Such a nice way to gift something for one of your family or friends that live a distance and I must say that any kid I know has always loved receiving something in the mail. Great content. My nephew is six and my grandson is eight.


title: Great pictures.

text: I subscribe for my classroom and both the students and myself enjoy looking and reading through the magazine.


title: Love this magazine

text: Love this magazine.


title: far left money magazine...

text:
apparently we cant even escape politics in something straight forward as a finance magazine.  I started receiving these in place of "money" magazine that just recently quit printing monthly magazines.

If you're a democrat or a far left nut case you'll love the magazine.  if you actually believe in something besides socialism and communism you might find the constant bashing of the right and praise of the left to be a little much.  Look forward to this magazine going out of business.  #learntocode


title: Great gift for your wife

text: I purchased this magazine for my wife and our anniversary.It was like hitting Bingo.Great gift for your wife


title: ads,ads

text: not a lot of useful articles......a whole lot of ads


title: Worse seller ever!

text: I have the same problem as the other customers.  Never received my magazines even after calling them twice. STAY OUT OF THIS SELLER!


title: Four Stars

text: Missed 1st. issue but 2nd, was right on time.


title: kids loved this!

text: will get again!


title: Favorite magazine ♥

text: Favorite magazine ♥


title: Favorite magazine ever!

text: I adore this magazine! Beautiful photos and homes! When i get it, i make a cup of tea and enjoy!


title: Good

text: Good


title: A must have

text: Great for newbees and experienced keepers


title: an essential, in my opinion

text: I record everything I watch, and am able to do a good job of it with the schedules and articles.


title: One of my favorites

text: I was going to have to stop subscribing to magazines I loved until I found your prices...a very interesting and informative magazine


title: 99¢ Ummm yes please!

text: Black Friday deal worth every (almost dollar)!


title: Change Your Eating Habits

text: Perfect magazine to learn ways in which to clean up your eating habits.  Well written recipes with healthy ingredients!


title: This is a great magazine!

text: You ARE what you eat!!!!!!  Pay attention!  This is a great magazine!!!  Get started on cleaning up your diet!


title: Five Stars

text: Every issue I learn something new and I've been doing woodwork for many years.


title: Good magazine

text: Still a good magazine. Informative, uplifting


title: Excellent monthly mag for my ASTRONOMY OBSESSED HUSBAND.

text: Excellent and exciting articles.


title: Love.

text: Yes, after several orders, I am finally receiving my weekly Entertainment which I LOVE.


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine, and the EASE of management of my subscriptions through Amazon!


title: It was much better. I was expecting some boring guy thing that ...

text: Not what I expected at all. It was much better. I was expecting some boring guy thing that would only be of interest to my husband. It is full of wonderful ideas, how-tos and reviews the latest and greatest products for DIYers. For example, I learned a lot about selecting the right garage door, the correct way to install it, and some of the latest improvements in garage doors. Who knew?!  This magazine is NOT just for men. These are definitely keepers. Now if I just had the time (and money) to do all of these projects.


title: Cook's Country magazine

text: If you have ever watched their show on TV, this magazine is like a paper version. Large heavy-weight paper pages make this a magazine worth saving. Great recipes, with excellent directions and product reviews that are very helpful. First issue came in about 3 weeks and a second followed a week later to get me up to date. I will definitely be renewing my subscription for this magazine.[[ASIN:B0006PUYLY Cook's Country]]


title: I like the magazine but I am only getting maybe 2/3 of the issues

text: I don't know what the issue is, but I am not getting the issues.  I e-mailed but did not hear back from anyone.  I am on the verge of cancelling.


title: Love this magazine. So many ideas

text: Just received this. What a wonderful magazine. Great recipe.


title: Five Stars

text: bought for my daughter she loves it


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine, I also order as gifts for 3 people


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine


title: Good projects, some very good recipes, interesting information about collections.

text: I'm enjoying this magazine a lot more than others I've subscribed to for years!!!


title: a very worthwhile magazine

text: Great magazine, we've been a subscriber for years.


title: Granddaughter loves it!

text: I purchased this magazine for my 11 year old horse crazy granddaughter. She doesn’t read books but she reads this cover to cover!


title: It is what it is

text: It is a fun magazine to glance through as you wait for your oil to get changed.  In these tough economic times I am so glad we have a magazine that will bodly test and rate the dozens of expensive premium tequilla's that are out there. Honestly, I had no idea that there were so many different types of really expensive tequilla! This is not the forum for thoughtful commentary or intelligent discourse on vital issues of the day but the movie reviews were kind of funny. After reading it I actually felt stupider and older. I will enjoy the year but let the subscription lapse.


title: Better have some knowlege going in.

text: Being new to the Apple experience I thought this might be helpful. It is not. I am not the most computer savvy person but I do use a windows based PC with the standard Office apps every day. This magazine assumes a higher level of MAC awareness then I possess. I was hoping for more of an introduction to using the different mac apps. I will not renew this.


title: Great read for entertainment

text: Great TV and movie guide.


title: Best stories!

text: Been around forever the best!


title: Great magazine!

text: Definitely recommend it to tea lovers and anyone who enjoys entertaining.  Recipes, tablescapes and tea rooms in various areas are reviewed and recommended.  A beautiful magazine to enjoy over and over again.


title: Love it!

text: Love it. Great articles, recipes etc.  Eagerly await each new issue and reread in between. A wonderful celebration of all things southern!


title: Bought as a joke for someone

text: Joke present


title: Martha knows best

text: Still a great magazine


My son just bought a house & loves watching "This Old House".  This was the perfect gift for a new home owner!


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine!


title: Five Stars

text: Gave this subscription as a gift and the recipient loves it.


title: Flea Market Magazine

text: Amazon made it very easy to subscribe to this magazine! Perfect!


title: TV Guide - Keeping up with the TV Programs

text: You get to read "just enough" news about the upcoming programs due to be on TV and get to see a program of most of the shows to be on TV. The only magazine that I purchase in print form.


title: Everyone should read

text: Superstition is a plague.  Science holds the key to life, not psychics or Jesus or the virgin Mary appearing on a tortilla.


title: Always Current News

text: I never miss an issue.  This magazine is a must for any informed household.


title: Good content

text: Good content for numismatics


title: Two Stars

text: Not what I thought it would be


title: A weekly must read

text: A weekly must read. Get the print subscription to give your eyes a break from the screen - and you can flip through the cartoons, cut them out and save the best - and the covers are the best!!


title: Intelligent must read each week

text: Intelligent straight poop -- this is how to know what's going on with politics, the arts and culture in general. Plus you get cartoons!!!!'


title: Great magazine

text: Great magazine 5star


title: Too much advertising, too few in-depth articles

text:
This magazine is getting more and more simple with more and more advertising. I'd say 60% of the pages are advertising, if not more.

I especially dislike their new 'articles' which highlight a person or company while filling the text and images with product placement, complete with info on what each person is wearing.

What galls me the most is their automatic renewal policy. I used to always have to accept a renewal, but now they automatically renew you and if you don't pay, they threaten collection. What's worse is, they try and renew you at $36, when they freely advertise $8 or $12 offers on their website, open to everyone, not just new subscribers.

Tool and car reviews are also getting very simplified. I'll most likely cancel (if they will let me) when my subscription runs out.


title: Monthly excitement.

text: Bought this as a gift subscription for my dad. He loves it. Plus, he gets a gift every month, over and over. Great gift.


title: Great price

text: I like to toss these little gems in my purse to read while waiting for life to happen. These remind me of fast food for the eyes. Quick story reads, interesting but not too serious, sweet stories and trivia.


title: Five Stars

text: very good


title: Five Stars

text: My son love it


title: Good Magazine

text: We like doing stuff around the house.  Saves money and gives you a feeling of accomplishment.  Some times we are even better than the pros cause we take more time and are more careful.  This magazine gives a lot of good advise.  I would like to see it go in depth more however.


title: LOVE IT

text: This mag has inspiring and informative articles for anyone trying to live healthier, not necessarily for runners only but is beneficial regardless of your activity of choice.


title: Exactly as expected

text: Exactly as expected


title: Nothing even compares

text:
I became familiar with this magazine while we were in South Africa. It really raised my cooking game. The recipes are so much more intricate (but not that much more difficult) and more varied than in the US food magazines.

There's been a little bit of a dip, I think, since a new editor started; somehow her quest to "freshen it up" took some of the depth away from it, but I still think it's the best cooking/food magazine published. My second vote, surprisingly, is TASTE magazine, published by Woolworth's, which, in South Africa is a gourmet supermarket and classy department store. Both magazines really get your imagination going and inspire you to cook things that really are "over the top" without being ridiculously difficult. Given my work schedule, if I can't make it in 20 minutes (except for those very special occasions), I'm not interested.

Yes, the subscription is ridiculously expensive. It's something I consider an extravagance, but given how much of a positive effect it has had on our daily meals, and the fact that my husband doesn't even want to go to restaurants anymore "because your cooking is so much better," I figure we're coming out ahead economically. You can easily spend the same amount for a nice dinner these days - and for the subscription cost of this magazine I get many, many more good meals out of it in a given year. I read it slowly, one page at a time, while eating. Always a pleasure.

If you just can't bring yourself to spend this much for the printed magazine, at least visit their website - delicious.co.uk - for some inspiration.


title: a great read

text: good price too


title: ok

text: good price  blaze


title: Great value!

text: Like this magazine! We have a old house and I love new things to build or renovate!