title: Alternative Strategies to Subscribing

text: I've been a subscriber on and off for years.  This is the best magazine for Linux as many have said, but the pricing puts it out of reach of most people.  I found the best alternative was not to subscribe but allocate the money to buying linux books instead.  After all, on Amazon you can buy a new Linux book every month for this price!  I go to a local store that carries this magazine, take a look at the latest issue.  If something really interests me (about 20% of the time), I buy it there.  If not, then I get on Amazon and pick one of the latest titles.  This is a much better solution, because in general although the articles and reviews are first rate, they are generally incomplete because of the space limitations of a magazine.  You can also wait and purchase the magazine collections on line on DVD when they are available, or just go to your local "library" - remember those? - and look at their copy, take some notes, and then research articles on the web.  Its really too bad that the U.S. can't produce a good Linux magazine, or much else for that matter these days.  I'd give it 5 stars, but the price knocks it down a couple notches.  On the other hand you should see my linux library now!


title: Hubby Loves This Magazine!

text: My husband loves this magazine.  He gets lots of good ideas from this magazine!


title: The Perfect Gift!

text: My husband is quite the family handyman and really enjoys this magazine!


title: great info in it.

text: tells you how to do many things, & great tips. sending for deal on all back issues


title: readers digest

text: My husband always likes Readers Digest. Sometimes we just can't afford it, so when this price came up we had to take it.<br />It has already started coming even though they said it might be February 2012 before it would start.


title: The tagline says it all

text: The magazine tagline says it all 'The sailing magazine for the rest of us'. After having sampled a few other magazines that seemed more interested in large, expensive yachts or racing, it was great to find one that appealed to me, just an average sailor. I knew it was going to be a good fit when the first review I saw was for a 19ft boat.  The many tips on equipment will more than pay for your subscription.  The ads are also informative and more in my price range.


It's a good read with some helpful articles. I'm giving it a three because a significant amount of the last pages are all full page ads. For the price, I'd expect less ads or more content.


title: Fail

text: thought my 6 year old would like it, boy was I wrong.


title: My 6 year old loves it!

text: Ordered this and another magazine for my daughters 6th birthday and she absolutely loves this! She didn't get it at first that she'd be receiving one monthly and when she found out she went bananas. She walks around with it, reading me the stories... she can handle most words but there are a few peppered in that she doesn't know which is great.


title: Five Stars

text: Love National Geographic.  Can't be without it.  Well written, interesting articles, beautiful photography.


One of my favorite periodicals.  Always articles of interest.  Often every article is riveting.  I don't let this subscription lapse.


title: Delicious recipes in this magazine

text: Each magazine has had such delicious recipes, and not too fancy to where I can't find ingredients. There's something for everyone, and it helps to spice up the dinner menu.


title: My favorite magazine

text: This is a great magazine for anyone who has a home, likes building projects, or just likes little tips on tools to make life easier. Everyone in my family now has a subscription.


title: Long Time Subscriber

text:
I bought my first gun, a Beretta 92, in May 1999 in response to the Columbine tragedy.  It was a "silent protest" against the heartless anti-gun political opportunists who were exploiting the victims during the aftermath, which made me sick & disgusted.  It wasn't long after that first purchase when I began a subscription to "Handguns" magazine.  I was a subscriber for 10 years until a couple months ago when I decided not to renew my subscription for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that I live in California, home of the "certified safe by the state" approved roster of handguns for sale, which prohibits most new models from being sold in CA unless they're bastardized to meet state requirements.

Well, you don't subscribe to a magazine for 10 years if it's crappy, right?  This is a great magazine, and all about handguns.  It contains the usual articles you would expect about new models and such, plus firing line reports for several models in each issue, but it also contains ancillary topics such as tactics, gun rights, ammunition, new accessory items on the market, nostalgic reviews of classic handguns, etc.  It's a bi-monthly publication from the publishers of "Guns & Ammo", which of course is the gold standard by which all other shooting publications are judged.  I believe "Handguns" carries on the tradition of G&A nicely.  This magazine isn't as thick as its main competitor (American Handgunner), but I prefer "Handguns" because they stick to business, while AH seems to be run by a bunch of narcisistic egomaniacs who use their magazine as a forum for patting themselves on the back.  I think "Handguns" also has a better command of English grammar than AH and is easier to read, though they're still a far cry from perfect in that regard.  However, AH has a handgun giveaway contest in each issue, which "Handguns" does not, so props to AH for that.

If I had to criticize anything in "Handguns", it would be the gun rights column.  At times--not very often, but sometimes--the author (Don B. Kates) seems like he's out in left field, out of touch with reality.  He actually stated, for example, that now that the Democrats are in control of Congress again after 12 years, the Obama administration would _not_ attack gun rights because they had more important issues on their agenda; yet Obama is underhandedly trying to ban guns through the back door, via proposed "anti gun trafficking" treaties with the UN and other unscrupulous means (including the threat of doing so through Executive Order!).  Assinine statements like that from a bona fide gun rights expert and legal authority makes you wonder what goes through his head sometimes.

Another criticism of "Handguns" is that they don't seem to review very many "budget" guns in their magazine.  Not surprising, I suppose, because they do have to appease their big-buck advertisers, right?  Which is also why you'll seldom (if ever) find a bad review of a model from a big-name manufacturer.  Regardless, I'd like to see this publication become monthly again (they tried for a time), but I suppose it's kind of difficult to fill the pages on a monthly basis.  [So take note: your 1yr subscription is for 6 issues only, not 12.]

Nevertheless, as I said, this is a wonderful publication for the handgun enthusiast.  I've only missed one issue since cancelling my subscription, and honestly I already miss it!  I predict I'll break down and resubscribe before the year's end.


title: I gave it as a gift to a college grad ...

text: I gave it as a gift to a college grad and she reported that she looked forward to each issue


title: magazine gift

text: Given as a gift. The receiver repeatedly thanked me.


title: Two Stars

text: Only a few coupons thru the magazine, expected more.


title: Just another BH&G craft mag.

text: but if that's all you're looking for then there ya go.


title: Good mag

text: Seasoned DIYer find good articles here.  Not full of fluff like some.


title: Glad I found this mag

text: This mag has great tips and ideas beyond the usual "build a shelf"


title: Interesting take on different mystery stories.

text: My first issue so just getting my feet wet with stories.


title: Won't let you cancel subscription

text: This magazine is not what I thought it would be.  My subscription is up for the year and I want to cancel, but its like hostage negotiations to get them to cancel my order.


title: Ad Overboard

text: I received a free yearly subscription after enjoying Stonyfield Farms yogurt. I found absolutely no content worthy of reading. 75% of the tiny magazine was ads for medications, which I live a much more natural lifestyle than that. This magazine was not for me. I'll stick to my Women's Health Magazine!


title: Four Stars

text: Love the magazine


title: Grand Kids Love It

text: My grandson loves this magazine, thanks!


title: Grand Kids Love It

text: My granddaughter loves this magazine. Keep them coming.


title: a must for the beekeeper

text: lots of great articles and education


title: One of my favorite getaways for an afternoon

text: What can I say about an institution in my life. Love it!


title: Fun eye candy for an afternoon!

text: Has always been my favorite!


title: An afternoon of enjoyment!

text: Got Veranda for my dear friend and she goes through it the day it arrives! Then it is my turn! Yay!


title: Relaxation

text: I really enjoy relaxing and reading Town & Country!


title: Love the Magazine, but delivery system could be improved

text: My 8 year old son looks forward to receiving his SI every month.  Even with auto renewal we seem to never get the months issue that the subscription auto renews.  It really is a 11 month subscription.


title: Real Simple is Real Great

text: Indulgence as I don't order magazine subscriptions.  Real Simple is a fav.


title: Enjoy reading and trying recipes

text: Interesting recipes,good descriptions.


title: Five Stars

text: Best airline/aircraft magazine on the market!


title: Five Stars

text: son enjoys


title: Five Stars

text: my sons enjoys it


title: Great magazine..

text: When you love the show... you will love the magazine...Lots of cool things and great articles....


title: Great magazine..

text: Great magazine...I love it!!


title: Great magazine...

text: I used to get this magazine many years  ago...Its alot smaller than it used to be...But its still a great magazine....


title: A really great magazine....

text: I love the magazine and the price is right...When I am done with it; I pass it on to my mom and she passes it to her neighbors....Thank you much for having such a great magazine....We all enjoy it....


title: First of all' I love Food Network and I look forward to the show ...

text: First of all' I love Food Network and I look forward to the show all the time..  So I love this magazine.


I look forward to this magazine every month..I love HGTV; so this magazine is so good!!!


title: A great magazine

text: I saw this magazine while at a beauty salon; I loved it the first time I saw it...So I came home and ordered it promptly... I love it...


title: TV Guide delivered to your home

text: This was a gift for my Mother.  She absolutely loves the TV Guide.  She doesn't have problem searching and findiing out all her favorite movies.  The TV Guide is delivered weekly in great condition and on time. I also know if there is a problem its just a phone call or e-mail away and everything is resolved before my Mother even knows about it.  I highly recommend Amazon to everyone.  Thank you also to TV Guide for making my Mom Happy.


title: First magazine for Women

text: I enjoy this magazine.  It has such a variety geared for many health suggestions, dietetic hints, recipes, home improvements, stories.  Wonderful variety.  I look forward monthly to each First magazine.  The price is outstanding compared to the store.  Great savings.


title: Satisfied

text: Great


title: Zero Stars

text: This magazine has lost it's way. No thank you New Yorker !


title: Great magazine!  And the price!!

text: Great magazine. I love AllRecipes on line but there is something still very appealing to me to hold a recipe in my hand and look at the photos.


title: Five Stars

text: ok


title: Guns

text: Like every thing so far.


title: HGTV Magazine is just OK

text: Each magazine is looking like the one before.  There is very little variation.


title: No Bull, no sissy GQ type workout, no Girly men

text:
Sorry, if you are looking for fitness models, look at mens fitness or the "new" format of Muscle and Fitness "the GQ of Fitness magazines".

This is in your face, hardcore professional bodybuilding at it most pure.

If you don't like frank discussions of real bodybuilding, buy something else.

Unfortunately, now that the "National Inquirer" has bought Weider productions, there are very few real bodybuilding magazines available.

IE, if you've never puked, or almost puked, after a heavy leg day, you probably just won't get it. Buy "Men's Health" and worry about what cologne you're wearing to the gym instead.

If you're really into it, this ones gotta be on the list with Int'l Musclemag and the "occasional" good copy of Flex.


title: For Campers and Outdoorsman/women

text: If you like camping and the outdoors, this magazine is for you!


title: We Enjoy This Magazine

text:
We noticed this, one day, while at the library, in the periodicals section; and, we enjoyed the articles, so much, that we purchased a subscription. Fun projects. Handy tips. Practical suggestions; and, projects that vary from the simple (building a stool, understanding wiring and plumbing) to a bit more complex, like building an accessory building. However, the bottom-line is the content keeps us entertained and interested enough to look forward to the next edition.

*If you found my review helpful, please let Amazon know by clicking the helpful button below!


title: Too many pages with advertisements

text: We picked-up this subscription cheap, which made us happy; and, the idea of a magazine for a station we so enjoy watching was very exciting. However, we just thought there were too many pages with advertising, rather than content, so we passed on renewing.  We rated accordingly.


title: Forbes renewel easy

text: This was the best price I found for Forbes & it was so easy to use it to renew my subscription. My order was processed in a couple of days. I would definitely recommend using Amazon to order magazines.


title: Love this magazine!

text: I love getting this magazine, and I got it for $5!  Great price and great articles!


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine.


title: Five Stars

text: I love Popular Mechanics and Popular Science.<br />So much new information, and so interesting.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent magazine, with innovative recipes, and many helpful tips.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent for kids.


title: Subscription

text: Love this magazine.  It always has such interesting articles & short notes about new advancements in science and technology.<br />Thanks.


title: Subscription

text:
I've subscribed to this magazine for about 15 years.
Excellent publication.
Really enjoy the articles, recipes, especially travel articles.
Thanks.


title: Renewal

text: I've been reading this magazine many, many years.<br />Never fails to provide new ideas for decorating, good recipes, and interesting articles.


title: Fun magazine

text: Filled with great ideas.  each issue makes me want to redecorate.<br />Wide variety of ideas, many of which are very cost efficient.


title: Wonderful magazine

text: Have subscribed to this magazine for several years, and love it.<br />Wonderful recipes, but especially interest for explanations recipe development, what works & why, and good reviews of equipment.


title: Renewed subscription

text: Great magazine.  Great ideas, recipes, articles, and especially interesting on travel & restaurant, activities & attractions in other areas.  I have used this information extensively as I've traveled.


title: Good Ideas

text:
I really enjoy this magazine.  Have been subscribing for several.
Great ideas in every issue, and wonderful pictures..
Try it, you'll like it.


title: Great Kid Magazine

text: My twin boys love reading these!


title: Happy Martha

text: Very informative magazine.


title: Looking for more...

text: I am currently a junior in college studying biology. I was looking for a magazine that would showcase new technology and have insightful articles.  I was very disappointed with this magazine and I cancelled it after I received the first issue.  It was short--less than 100 pages.  Most of the articles featured scientific "toys", in which the price was included.  I felt like I bought a lengthy advertisement instead of a magazine.  The articles that weren't selling goods were not much better.  One article blamed the Joplin tornado on global warming, and then backed it up with laughable evidence.


title: I not happy.

text: I have yet to receive the 1st copy either in my Kindle or in the mail. Given it was purchase a month ago, I not happy.


Great magazine would recommend to anyone


title: Such a good deal!

text: My favorite magazine! Such a good deal to order a years subscription online though Amazon. I will definitely do it again.


title: The good ol days!

text: I love Reminisce and am happy!


title: The grandkids love ranger rick Junior

text: My only negative comment as that I ordered this for months ago and it will not arrive until February. Other than that the price is great the kids love it. Unfortunately, the number of pages keeps getting reduced year-by-year as is happening with most magazines, but the grandsons look forward to it every month so they are happy. We are happy that they love it. It keeps them reading and being interested in nature. A wonderful gift for anyone a good value for the money.


title: Great gift

text: My mom loves getting this every month


title: Five Stars

text: Favorite magazine.


title: Good price!

text: I usually scope out magazines at the beauty shop.  I always read the old copies and I can now read them fresh off the press!  Reviews not only TV and film but also books.  Good price!


title: Five Stars

text: Thanks!


title: Great for a waiting room

text: I bought this to have my in office waiting room.  It is a quick read but is nice for clients who will only be waiting for a few minutes.


title: Husband Loves It

text: My husband subscribes to this magazine and reads it from cover to cover. He loves all the articles on the latest developments in science and technology. Highly recommended.


title: One of the best out there

text: I have subscribed to many magazines, but this one is my favorite and one of the best on the market. The recipes are simple to follow, the food is delicious, the photos are gorgeous, and the down-home articles are well-written and lovely. It has become impossible for me to throw any of them away. I highly recommend this magazine to the home cook.


title: Good Old Memories

text: My husband subscribes to this magazine and is always reading something to me that he relates to. He especially enjoys the articles that remind him of his grandparents and a lovely time when he was a youngster.


title: FANTASTIC

text: My husband has subscribed to this magazine for many years. He loves the Alaska articles and the large color photos. It has always been a good representation of Alaska's towns, cities, countryside, wildlife, wilderness, and lifestyle. Every month, it's like taking a trip to America's last frontier. Highly recommended.


title: Going Back Home

text: Women's magazines don't get better than this. I consider myself a southern lady who lives in the Northwest. When I sit for a few moments with this beautiful publication, I feel right at home and I go back, emotionally, to my roots. It is gorgeous in every way and so soothing. I highly recommend it for all who appreciate grace, beauty, and southern hospitality.


title: For grandson

text: Price higher than expected plus it won't arrive till August.


title: My young teens still enjoy reading this

text: This is a great magazine subscription.  My young teens are happy to see when a new magazine arrives.  There are some very interesting articles and facts in these magazines.  It makes for some good dinner conversations with the family.  We have enjoyed this magazine subscription for a few years now.


title: Waste of $$$

text: Got a year's subscription for only $5 and it was still a waste of money.  Pretentious, self important, snobby, full of picures of socialites and others I don't give a damn about.  Will never order again.


title: Boring! Dated! Do not read as a subscription...

text: This magazine has nice qualities. However, it is basically the same information regurgitated every month. Therefore I will not buy again as a subscription. It is like a very long hgtv commercial. The “designers” on the channel just churn out the same design again and again, show after show. This magazine is the same. There is never anything new and different. Also, the same design style is contemporary, so if you like another style this magazine will not hold your interest.


title: Some issues come with scraches

text: Only a few but very bad status


title: Great magazine!

text: Bought as a birthday gift for a 10 yr old ,second year in a row. It's her favorite magazine. Unlike a toy that will be shelved soon, this gift will keep her smiling throughout the year.


title: Great magazine for a young teen

text: If your looking for a magazine for your young teenager, Seventeen Magazine is great!  I never let my  young teen read any magazine before I look through it thoroughly.  Other magazines just don't seem age appropriate.  It has everything in it a girl could want, such as fashion, stories written by other teens, contest and much more.


title: Thank you!

text: Thank you!


title: Five Stars

text: he has loved this subscription....I loved the price


title: Interesting articles

text: Like the interesting articles and compact magazine size. Perfect to carry to an appointment and read while waiting. Articles are a good variety of fast reads and the kind you can you can pick and put down for later.


title: Useful to a point.

text: Since I do not get a newspaper I depend on this for TV programs. Sometimes when it is a double issue the program guide does not match<br />up with what is actually on the channels. Also I do not have cable and so many of the articles feature what is showing on cable.


Bought this for my mother, she says its nothing like the website and that the recipes inside are meh.  Stick to the website and save your cash.


title: Five Stars

text: Kids enjoy it.


title: Ok

text: Just ok. More ads than anything.


title: As described

text: Takes forever


title: As described

text: As described


title: Fun AND Educational

text: This little magazine is colorful and age-appropriate.  It's a gift to my grandchildren who squabble over who will get to read it first.  My granddaughter can't wait to share the new "fun facts" she learns with me in her next phone call.  Highly recommend.  BTW:  I am a retired science teacher so I know whereof I speak.


title: Only one issue received

text: Ordered subscription as a gift and only one issue received.


title: Only one issue received

text: Ordered subscription as gift and nephew only received one copy.


title: Hard to find

text: My boyfriend loved getting this as a birthday gift.


title: Love this magazine!

text: I look forward to this magazine coming every month.


title: Useful information

text: I like the variety of recipes and stories this magazine has to offer.


title: Love Food Network magazine

text: Love Food Network magazine!!  Had to take advantage of the special deal.  I was already a subscriber so this just extended my subscription.


Have only gotten 1 issue so far.  Will have to update this post later.  However, $5 for a year subscription is a great price!


title: Five Stars

text: very good


title: National Geographic

text: One of the best magazines out there. Love it and the price was right.


title: Southern Living is the best magazine for recipes, decorating and style.

text: Great recipes, lovely articles, I keep them all!


title: Smithsonian...says it all.

text: Smithsonian Magazine is a good read.


title: Best subscription price for my favorite magazine

text: Great magazine, nice price, what's not to like?


title: Not my taste

text: The design ideas in this magazine are not from today's modern Southern styles, but only seem to fit the Scarlett O'Hara genra.


title: Five Stars

text: Good price.


title: Five Stars

text: Husband and I enjoy it cover to cover.


title: So interesting.

text: Research is wonderful.  Husband loved it.


title: Great cooking magazine.

text: My father's favorite cooking magazine- and he gets them all.  Great recipes!


title: Protect your health and get some great recipes

text: This has some great recipes for our lighter diets.  Love the veggie recipes


title: Four Stars

text: Good price, delivered on time.


title: High value to dollar magazine!

text: Great price! Great magazine!


title: Not the same Popular Science magazine as it once was...

text: Gone 21st century and that isn't an improvement in my book.  Used to love this mag, but highly disappointed in its current state.


title: Excellent

text: Excellent


title: Great price

text: Great magazine


title: great dec. ideas

text: Great layouts of homes of the super-rich.  I get the mag because it gives me decorating ideas.  Not because I want a $2,500 antique soup tureen!  But the design on the outside of it is unique and I could copy it onto something I'm making. I do lots of DIY.


title: What a great magazine AD is

text: What a great magazine AD is!  It's so expensive I usually read it in the library. But Amazon had an offer I could not refuse.Anderson Coope was on the cover of the 1st issue. Beautiful place and great article.


just ordered it. can't wait til it comes.


title: Nice recipes

text: This magazine has nice, healthy recipes and very interesting health articles.


title: Good magazine!

text: Nice articles, photos, and interesting info.  Nice magazine all around.


title: Love Rock and Gem!

text: Great magazine, wonderful color photos.  Very interesting articles and easy to read.


title: Five Stars

text: I really enjoy reading this magazine with all it's content.


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: OK but poor customer service

text: I liked the magazine, being an owner in a neighborhood that 2 consecutive issues featured homes from was interesting, however,  they did not fulfill our subscription, and when we brought this up to them via email they blamed us and the post office for not receiving it, they sent them out 2 months prior to us moving here,  but they blamed us for not providing a new address,  even though we had only been here 2 weeks when we contacted them.  very rude and they never not once said, 'let us check our records",  just a "we won't send another"  end of chat.  Very brassy for a start-up magazine.  I am done with them


title: A must have for history buffs

text: This subscription is perfect for focused, eclectic, and beautifully written and illustrated articles.  I use them in my Humanities classes all the time.


title: Great

text: Just what we were looking for!


title: Very pleased!

text: I’ve have received only my first issue of Town and Country and I was surprised that I actually read every single article! That is pretty rare for me as there are usually a few articles in most magazines that don’t interest me at all or that are too long to bother reading. I had seen a previous copy of this magazine at a doctor’s office and had time only to glance through it, was interested, quickly realized that it was tailored for wealthy people, one of which I am currently not, but one can dream, hope, plan and pray, but forgot about it until a few months later when another publication I subscribed to was up for renewal. I then remembered Town and Country and subscribed to it and did not renew the other subscription.<br />ps: It’s been a few months now and I’m still not wealthy but if you are and are grateful for being so, I can sincerely say that I am very happy for you and may God continue to bless you!!


title: Brought back my younger years!

text: Oh! I am so happy to have found Reader’s Digest again after decades! My father used to subscribe to it when I was a teenager and although I didn’t read any issue entirely, I always enjoyed what I did read. The jokes, of course, because I liked and to this day still like, good, clean humor but my really favorite part was the vocabulary. I was more proud of myself when I ‘figured out’ the meaning of a word based on a part of it than when I already knew for certain the meaning of it. It was a challenge I really enjoyed. I do remember that the articles that I chose to read were informative, interesting and just the right length to hold my interest (remember I was a teenager). Now I enjoy the entire issue. Thank you for continuing such an overall wonderful magazine!


title: Read all month long

text: I love this magazine. I read EVERYTHING, every word.. It is real information, tips, recipes, stories and overall the BEST read for me every month. I can't imagine not getting this, I would feel lost... Good for every person.


title: Five Stars

text: Good


title: Great Father's day gift

text: I renew this subscription for my dad, for father's day every year. He loves it and always looks forward to a new issue in the mail.


title: Loved the recipes and suggestions to eat better.

text: Want to eat vegetarian/vegan as I get older.  Have been for 3 weeks.  Feel wonderful.


title: Love This Magazine - Lots of Good Content

text:
I purchased this subscription through Amazon (not one of those fake you won a free subscription places).

About every 5 or 6 pages, yes there is an ad. That's what keeps it affordable as a subscription. Some of the ads are actually useful.

I've always loved this magazine and was happy to finally be reunited with it. There are recipes, travel and activities and ideas, humor and lots more. I'm really happy with it.


title: I love readers digest

text: I love readers digest


title: Sweat your butt off

text: Great workout. Music will drive you batty.


title: What's mist important to know about this magazine is , , it's all in the magazine! Our past history

text: Love this magazine.  I'm a young women in my 60's .  not interested in hollywoods who's who's and who did who, and same thing repeated all day long. Negative scare tactics news.  This magazine is interesting, with good articles that are just the right length and variety for one to read and come back to.  Photographs are great too. Little advertising.  A quality interesting magazine that you will keep and share


title: Knowlegeable reading

text: I gave this to my daughter for a Christmas Gift. When she is done reading it, she gives it to me to read. She, as well as myself enjoy reading it from cover to cover.


title: love it

text: My Nephew loves them


title: Informative

text: My husband loves this magazine.


title: Great

text: As expected


Love it


title: DIY

text: Love this magazine


title: Perfect mail for your kids

text: Our 6 year old looks forward to receiving her very own mail every time!


title: Not worth it

text: They’re okay. It’s hit or miss. Some of them have great ideas others not so much. Not worth the subscription.


title: Great magazine, but no longer need.

text: I don’t need anymore and want to cancel the subscription. Help!


title: One Star

text: all online now


title: Love the recipes each month!

text: This is one of the best food magazines! They have great recipes and I am excited to get the magazine each month to see what I want to cook next


title: This "subscription" is a single magazine

text: The wording on this item was not clear at purchase, and I really thought I was getting a "subscription" for a magazine. Nope, it's a single. $7+ for one. Chatted to cancel and surprisingly got a partial refund.


title: Great!

text: For my mom as an early Xmas gift. She's loves RD but couldn't read the regular print. This is perfect and at a great price


title: Thin Magazine~All advertisements~Not the same quality magazine it used to be

text: Magazine is very thin and full of advertisements.  Not the same quality magazine Prevention used to be.  Very disappointed.  After receiving one issue, I tried Cancelling my subscription.  Was told someone would get back to me in 48 hours.  That was two weeks ago and I still haven't received a reply.  Poor customer service.


title: Sent 2 issues at once

text: I bought these as a Christmas present, I was hoping to get the magazines throughout the year, but two arrived before Christmas. My son loves the magazines and has already read them both.


title: Love this Magazine!

text:
When I orginally signed up for Entertainment Weekly, I was looking for a magazine that would keep me updated with current Entertainment news and had some gossip. I was not disappointed. This is the only subscription that I have. I love that it comes weekly - so you always know what's showing in the theatres and have a good review for the big movie of the week. I also love the book reviews, I'm an avid book reader and have purchased so many books on their recommendations, and they are always spot on.  (and it's hard to find good books all on your own) The music section could use a bit of help, they seem to cater to pop and hip hop and R&B a bit much to my liking. This is practically a non issue though. Very happy with the magazine. Oh and I also want to mentino that I don't ever feel as though they push any kind of politcal (or other) type of agenda down their readers' throats.

Also love the super cheap subscriptions on Amazon - I have never been charged automatically as one reviewer has stated and I've been subscribed through Amazon for over 3 years.


title: At least my sister still loves Oprah...

text:
I bought a one year subscription for my sister. For some odd reason, the mailman has issues with getting it delivered to her house, so I had the mailing address updated to mine about half a year into the subscription once I found out. They told me it would take an additional month for it to take effect; another issue "lost". Throughout it all, I had contacted Hearst to see what could be done about the missing issues (she only received a total of 5 to-date) and one lady told me that we would have additional issues sent to make up for the ones that never made it.

However, on the last issue, an "expired subscription" letter/notice came with it telling us to renew to continue receiving the magazine. I tried to contact Hearst about the remaining issues that never made it to its destination but, this time, no one replied.

I'm sure the Oprah magazine is awesome... but for the service? I'm not so sure.


title: Too much advertising, wanted to like it...

text:
I have just received Shape's most recent issue, and frankly I am disappointed. I remember reading Shape around 2000. Although their models looked anorexic and used tiny 3 pound weights, I found a lot of sound, decent fitness information and programs on many pages. I just looked into a recent issue from 2011 and I'm hard pressed to find any such information. There are some fluff articles on makeup, useless household items, and worst of all, SO many ads. There is an advertisement on almost every page. I went to a bold face article on "Easy brunch under 250 calories!" expecting to find several recipes, only to find a single page on lower calorie quiche. I appreciate the recipe, but I wanted more.

The advertisements are the worst part. If I wanted to stare at commercials all day I would have signed for a free catalog. In June 2011 there were 101 pages of pure advertising out of a total of 228, not including the many "content" pages with advertisements on the sides and bottom. They start a few articles in this manner by placing the first paragraph or two at the beginning of the article bracketed by ads, followed by a full ad on the next page.

I really wanted to like this magazine.


title: This magazine offers good information for both new and experienced sewers

text: I have only read a couple of issues of Threads, but I highly recommend it. The magazine has specialty information on the art of sewing without being too redundant or traditional. The articles are solid and never fluffy, unlike a lot of magazines targeted at a primarily female audience. I remember several of my favorite articles: couture sewing vs. regular sewing, how to deal with common fitting issues, and how to preserve old garments. Although I am an inexperienced sewer I feel that the information in the magazine is also useful for more intermediate or even advanced sewers.


title: Well worth the cost of the subscription!!!

text: Lots of inspiring and thought provoking articles. Always thinking about safety !!! Great poses to work with and practice. Very happy with this magazine and I was very skeptical, because I am NOT a magazine person.


title: took me a couple of years to cancel

text: This review is not about the contents of the magazine as I don't have much time reading it nor do I think much of the content applies to my living style, which was the reason I called several times to cancel the subscription. The first a couple of times I called, someone told me that the subscription would expire XXX month and you don't need to anything... but the issue kept coming and certainly the monthly charges did not stop either. the last time I called, the woman who answered the phone told me that you had to call the service that yo originally subscribed from to cancel. I asker her why nobody told me this in the past when I called? She could not answer the question. The bad experience canceling it was very frustrating.


title: Good magazine

text: MSDN magazine is pretty good. There are a wide variety of topics they cover (Windows phone, Azure, etc). Of course they are very biased in favor of Microsoft products, but I think that they're pretty honest about them, considering.


title: Uninteresting

text: Mostly ads and not a lot of details on projects. Didn't see anything that I would actually make.


title: Never received it.

text: I ordered this subscription 3 months ago, I won't need it soon and I have no idea if it will ever show up...


title: Great for Entrepreneurs

text: I love this magazine. It isn't covered in ads, and the articles are varied enough to keep it interesting every time. I like reading about start-ups, franchise owners, small business owners, and wage-slave-turned-millionaire stories. It's also tech-savvy and geared toward a younger (20-40) audience, not to people who ran businesses thirty years ago.


title: Keep the mag...just give me ESPN Insider

text: Like a previous reviewer, I subscribed to this magazine solely for the access to ESPN Insider.  Instead of paying $6.99/month for Insider, $14.99 gets me a year of ESPN Insider, along with a year of the magazine.  As for the magazine itself, it's sort of a high-energy, exciting, layout-filled sports page.  The tone of it is far from serious, as it is filled with jokes and sarcasm (not necessarily a bad thing.)  But if you're looking for a well-written magazine with insightful articles, stick to Sports Illustrated.  If you simply want a colorful magazine filled with cool sports information (and your ESPN Insider access), go ahead and get this.  I did, and I look forward to renewing it in a few months.  In fact, just for the ESPN Insider, I'm raising my rating from three to four stars.


title: Great gift for the 45+ age

text: Buy this for your mom. She will love it and older moms always buy this at the grocery store. It is the exact same magazine every month but older women eat that up. DIet plans next to cake recipes next to pseudo science. Whatever, it is a fun read and sometimes there are good articles.


title: Three Stars

text: For my mom. Kinda expensive items featured.


title: Five Stars

text: Has great articles. Great ads.


title: Love Elle Decor

text: LOVE getting my Elle Decor each month, such a treat!


title: It's good for people who like to cook

text: I like this magazine, but then again, I like cooking. Sometimes I wish there were more recipes and less fluff.


title: Good

text: Good


title: Waiting to expire

text: I waited for my subscription to expire only to find out it was automatically renewed. I just can't find the time to read through it. Most stories don't interest me anyway.


title: Good information

text: Great price bought in market paid $3.00 for ☝


title: Easy to order; great price.

text: Not reviewing Harper's Bazaar so much (I've been a reader for years) but rather subscribing through Amazon.  Placing my order was very easy and I was able to pay with my Amazon store credit card.  I have received two issues so far.  They began arriving exactly when order processing said they would and are perfect condition.  In pre-Covid days I enjoyed purchasing a group of magazines on a trip to the local bookstore but now it's much safer (and less expensive) to have a mail subscription.


title: In depth articles.

text: The articles seem written for a more somewhat more sophisticated/technical audience than those found in Astronomy.


title: UNBELIEVABLE VALUE...

text: I have not received an issue yet,but one year for $6 is a steal...


title: Smithsonian magazine delivered  1 year subscription through Amazon discount specials

text: Got a super discount from Amazon on Smithsonian magazine subscription for one year.  A+


title: Five Stars

text:
Right on as I knew you would be.
Thanks
Tom


title: Half a day

text:
I liked the write ups but the schedule which is what I wanted is not always up to the times. It also is only shown for prime times so what is on the rest of the 20 hours!
I never got it to work on my Kindle...
Renewed it for less as digital only on my tablet...


title: Five Stars

text: Coastal Living is my favorite magazine.........love it!!!


title: Pretty Good Magazine

text: They always have at least one article each issue, which is a pretty high standard for me. I have been satisfied with it so far.


title: Questionable advertising

text: The content is interesting, but the advertising they accept makes one wonder.  I won't be renewing.


title: What's not to like?

text: I love this magazine and this was a very good price for my subscription.


I haven't received the first issue of this magazine yet.  But, I have had a subscription in the past, and really enjoyed the educational articles.  The pricing is great.


title: Excellent

text: Best design magazine.  Period.


title: Five Stars

text: Terrific product! Thank you!


title: Lovely and inspirational

text: I LOVE this magazine.  I LOVE the homes which are featured--lived in homes which have evolved over time, and I love all the regular features. The downside is that because the setting is England, I can't buy any of the products featured or attend any of the scheduled events.


title: Dreamland

text: The English Home is a lovely magazine focusing on both the interiors of real homes and on decorating workshops given by illustrious professionals.  In addition to showing a variety of beautiful interiors, gardens are shown and described. Although most homes featured are way beyond what I could ever afford, it's fun to daydream.  Furthermore, unlike homes featured in many American magazines, the settings seem less contrived.


title: Four Stars

text: I like this magazine.


title: Good magazine

text: I like this magazine very much. Very helpful for those of us living in the 'older' homes. Some projects are a little odd however.


title: Don't think I'd order this again.

text: Just got my first issue.  Lots of ads very little content.  Will wait to see how the upcoming issues are before I cancel.


title: Kind of Iffy

text: I used to have a subscription several years ago.  Seems like there isn't as much content to the magazine now.  Not sure if I'd order again.


title: Nice variety of recipes

text: Nice magazine, not too many ads.


title: Cancelled my subscription

text: Good value.<br /> 09/01/17 Cancelled my subscription.  Magazine has gotten to be more advertizing than articles.  Used to love this magazine but I have been going thru when it first arrives and tear out all of the prescription medication and other advertizine pages.  Just nothing left in the magazine at all.  Even though it was a good value at $5.00 for 1 year I didn't want to renew.


title: Excellent magazine for those wanting to learn about home improvement

text: I consider myself a fairly handy person but always learn several new things with each issue.  Every issue also inspires me to try new techniques or projects that seem interesting.  I always look forward to  receiving the next issue.


title: Tons of Ideas and Tips

text: Tons of ideas and not enough time to implement.  Love all the tips and great photography in Real Simple.  Have been a subscriber for more than 5 years and plan to keep getting them.


title: Still Worth Subscribing after Many Years

text: Always look forward to getting the latest addition of Sunset.  From travel destinations to recipes to travel tips it is a solid read.  My only complaint is I wish they were bi-weekly instead of monthly.


title: Synapse is utterly useless.

text: I enjoy TV guide - it is the service that is abysmal. I ordered this in December 2014 and after numerous complaints to Synapse I have not yet rec'd any issues. This is without a doubt the WORST service I've ever gotten through Amazon. It is inexcusable.


title: The best!

text: There is a great reason that this has been the industry standard since attending art college 25 years ago.


title: Subscription for next year will be OK but not right now

text: Magazines are great. However I would like to cancel but there is no way that I can do that right now. It is not giving me that option. Frustrating.


title: If you are looking for wall to wall coverage of ...

text: If you are looking for wall to wall coverage of Global Warming then look no further, not a lot else to offer.


title: Extremely interesting

text: These magazines are a fountain of information. It has stories about all kinds of things you wonder about. From science to history. Most of the articles are short and easy to read. We love this magazine.


title: An endless supply of information for singers and teachers.

text:
If you are serious about being the best singer or teacher possible, you must read the J.O.S.  Keep in mind that some of the articles are academically quite advanced and may require a bit of time to get through for the average reader.  However, everything from reviews, to technique, to repertoire to events will be listed here, with something relevant for you in every issue.

The views are often opposing or somewhat different, but will provide with a wide range of ideas and suggestions for repertoire and understanding of your voice.  I wish I could collect all the back issues!


title: Very nice!

text: Good articles, beautiful pictures


title: I didnt want a political subscription

text: Some fun articles and informative section. The reason for the low rating is they are very one sided with their political agenda and religious position. I would like a little more openness to both sides....like remain neutral and stick with what the magazine is about....

user_id: AHAERIBTTDGVCQBOXCCGOZOXOUDA


title: Love this magazine. Always look forward to receiving my new one in the mail.

text: Love this magazine


title: Five Stars

text: My husband loves this magazine.  Dreams of his youth


title: Four Stars

text: Although an occasional yoga class attender, I was inspired by articles in this magazine.


title: never let this subscription expire

text: I look forward to this every month.  The digital edition which comes with the print edition is a fabulous extra


title: Great!

text: Out of all my hobby magazines S&T is the very best in every way. Beautiful pictures and very informative articles. The only magazine I save!


title: Poplular Science Subscription

text:
Dear Amazon:

I received and e-mail from Amazon.com (paraphrasing); ",,,My subscription to Popular Science Magazine would arrive sometime between October 15th and November 4th...ish.. On Monday, September 30th, 3013; I not only received the September issue of "Popular Science Magazine" but also received the November issue; too.  Wow, I am so very happy.  I love Popular Science and I love Amazon.com, too..  You always "under promise and over Deliver," which is a really awesome business practice.  Wow, I am so impressed and very appreciative!  I will definitely recommend Amazon.com to all of my friends, family and acquaintances.  I love the fact that even when there is a problem/issue with an order; e.g. wrong product received; that Amazon.com takes very quick actions to remedy the situation thereby making me a very happy customer!  It is something that is rarely seen nor experienced in a lot of businesses in this day and age.  My extreme thanks to to Amazon.com for providing me with excellent Customer Service.  Warm Regards, Robert Kerby


title: I would not order this magazine again

text: My mistake in ordering this magazine was not realizing that it is published in the UK for UK readers.  All the adds and products and shows are in the UK, so naturally, living in California, It is not targeted for me.  I was looking for some new sewing inspiration and really there is nothing new in this magazine that I do not get in USA magazines.  I would not recommend it for USA readers.  Having said that, the magazine is nice and if I lived in England it would be great.


title: Chosen advertisers ruin the experience. Don't bother.

text: 2 stars for being full of tobacco and vape ads.... And pharmaceuticals to boot. I can't in good conscience share this with STEM loving teenagers which is why I ordered it in the first place. Who runs this thing, some heavy smoking dinosaur from the 70s who's getting kick backs from big tobacco? What's next, efforts to remain modernly relevant by adding dope ads?  Totally ruined the magazine for me.  I don't want to see drugs and other addictive substances being promoted to me and anyone in my circle with whom I wanted to share science stories.  Disgusting.


title: Great articles for the whole family

text: Revised: I ripped on these guys for vape ads ... And still would really not like to see that kind of ad in something I'm sharing with children because I see the content as appropriate for literate youngsters as well as adults but after reviewing it again I realize the balance is really more in favor of the great articles and variety of articles appealing to all ages and sensibilities. The variety of product types in the ads is much better than the sister magazine, popular science who I ripped on mercilessly and without regret due to their bad choice in advertisers throughout. Popular Mechanics, on the other hand, as long as they don't expand their ad space to more poison dealers will continue to get my readership and I may even give subscription gifts.


title: Four Stars

text: Interesting articles.


title: Prefect for the beer Brewer.

text: My son loves this magazine. Every Christmas we renew his subscription.  He makes his own beer and asks for this magazine every year.  Obviously he reads it and enjoys it.


title: Great way to stay up to date on all things Entertainment

text: I think this is our fourth year of EW.  It's a great way to stay up to date on all things Entertainment.  Keep it coming.  It would be nice to have a bit more in the book reviews section.


title: Ehh

text: Not what he expected.


title: I bought this subscription for my grandson and son who ...

text: I bought this subscription for my grandson and son who live in Florida.  They now are able to share "quality time" together since they go hunting and fishing it gives them father and son time.  Grandson looks forward to receiving it in the mail.


title: BUYER BEWARE!

text: FINE PRINT: "This subscription will auto renew until you cancel using Magazine Subscription Manager" They will give the subscriber's name, your billing & shipping addresses to the Publisher or Vendor & a "Circulation-auditing Org." I recommend caution in ordering.


title: O.K.

text: We aren't using it as much as we thought we would. Primetime schedule only; no day time.


title: Five Stars

text: Hubby is very happy with this!


title: ... saw this magazine at my vets office and I liked to read them while I was there

text: I first saw this magazine at my vets office and I liked to read them while I was there. There is some good information in some of the ones that I have read.  I was going to subscribe to it anyway but this was definitely an offer too good not to buy in comparison to the regular subscription.


title: National Geographic

text: Great magazine!  I will definitely continue to renew it!  I ordered for my husband last year and also a family friend for Christmas.


title: Yawn

text: Boring


title: would recommend

text: would recommend


title: Makes the husband happy

text: Happy birthday to the husband from the dogs!  And at $0.99 for a year when it was on special, the dogs could actually afford it by looking in the sofa cushions for change!


title: Forgot that they had changed format.

text: I was an original subscriber to Taste of Home years ago, and loved it.  After they changed the look of the magazine and the way they presented recipes {recipe cards with pictures} I quit taking it.  It is not as good as it used to be, and I will not renew.


title: love it

text: great healthy recipes.  The last issue was particularly good with recipes from the middle east that were great


title: Disappointed

text: Not what I expected and plan on dropping it after the year. Only 4 pg pamphlet and under the impression that it would more of a magazine not like a flyer.  Not that informative and ability to obtain more info on the web or through some of my doc sites.  Not worth the money.


title: I love it!!

text: I love it. It has great ideas, and all the plans for workshop furniture.


title: Took many ads

text: I don't like this magazine anymore. Very few articles and advertising on every page


title: Where is my Subscription?

text: I subscribed in December 2009.  It is now February 2010 and still no sign of this magazine.


title: Great magazine that has been around forever!

text: I grew up with Readers' Digest..so lots of nostalgia.  It is still a great read...and nice for busy people to get through as all the articles are condensed and easy to read.  Covers a variety of topics...and keeps up to date.  Have learned lots over the years and am happy to know it is still around.  Truely a favorite!


title: Its ok...nothing great

text: I find this magazine a bit amusing.  There is a cover story every issue re:  weight loss of some sort or method ...or lack of something in your diet.  But the recipes inside are calorie bombs and things I would never make because of that.  Some interesting articles...and something to read during the cold winter months. Quick read.


title: Good magazine ..easy read

text: We all love Opah...not I can love her O magazine for $5 bucks a year.  I like her more then!  I want to be famous so I can have my own magazine and look fabulous on the cover every time!  Gotta love air brushing.  At any rate there is always something to learn within those pages...even if you can not afford ( and most people I know can't) the products, clothing, accessories, she promotes.


title: Lost a Long-time Subscriber

text: I was a long-time subscriber of Discover, but recently let me subscription run out. The magazine is changed for the worst since the editor changed from Corey S. Powell. Seems like ads have taken over the magazine. The quality of the writing has decreased, as well as the scope of the content. I would previously finish reading cover to cover and have many ideas I wanted to explore further based on the content. Reminds me more of Popular Science now and not worth the subscription fee. I've switched over to Smithsonian, and though not all the articles are science-based, it does give me a lot to explore in a format similar to what Discover used to be.


title: Excellent magazine

text: Love this magazine.  Someone at work started bringing them in and I would read them after had finished with them.  Very informative with great articles about just about anything.


title: Best Magazine I have seen in a long time

text: I first read this magazine while waiting in the hospital for my mammogram.  I liked it so much I brought it home so I could order a subscription.  I have never read a magazine cover to cover before and I have had four copies now and have read all 4 cover to cover.  It has so much information and neat little off shoots that you are just waiting for the next issue.  I have convinced my granddaughter who is a teenager to follow some of the healthy advice while trying to keep thin and attractive (what an age) she is doing the job with the help of hints from this magazine.


title: I love how WOI features imagination and creativity over just decorating ...

text: this is the only shelter magazine  I indulge in . It costs more than a few others combined but is worth every cent. I love how WOI features imagination and creativity over just decorating with buckets of money.not that the very wealthy aren't represented but they tend to feature truly extraordinary talents presented in such a way that they feel not lofty and unapproachable but like cozy neighbors you might be lucky enough to have tea with someday.


title: Not What I Expected

text:
I subscribed to this magazine (Brio) on behalf of my 13 year old step-daughter so that she would have an age-appropriate magazine that would foster a more Christian view of her world.  The cover and first few pages were OK.  Loved the "ad" about reconnecting with your mom because "You have more in common than your DNA."  Pictures and format were well done.  The contents page looked inviting,too. Then to the nitty-gritty.  The "Inbox," which contains feedback from readers, got my attention first.  In the middle of the page is a note from a 15 year old girl entitled, "God Talks to Me."  OK, well, he 'speaks' to all of us, but this was different.  She states "God has told me that America is like the biblical Israel, and we're going to be destroyed if we don't turn from our sins.  We've already been warned enough through 9/11 and Katrina." Incredulously, there was absolutely no reply or note of any sort from the editors.  That the staff would condone the idea that disasters befall people because they (or we) deserve them surprised me and is just not the message I want to impart to my child. But, instead of suggesting something that may actually be helpful to the writer, the editorial staff reinforced this view by their complicity.  As I continued not so casually perusing the rest of the magazine, I found more off-kilter expressions of devotion in all of the articles that related to God and religion.  The articles that were not religiously oriented were quite good (on hygiene, IQ, etc.), but were of the sort that one can find in any girl's magazine. In the end, I cancelled my subscription.  And, although I ordered this mag through Amazon.com, Brio's "Specialty Department" told me that I could not get a refund because somehow I had subscribed through a "fundraiser," and they (the publishers, Focus on the Family) did not have my money.

Well, in the end, LESSON LEARNED!  There will not be any more Focus on the Family publications in this household.


title: First-rate, beautiful publication

text:
I wouldn't be without this wonderful magazine. The photographic essays are top-notch, and bring me views of all parts of this vast state.
The articles are well conceived and written, and provide an objective view of what's happening in Montana today, and an honest retelling of how Montana came to be what it is now. Varied, comprehensive, objective, and often inspiring are the adjectives I would ascribe to the writing. They even admit when a factual mistake is made in a previous issue (of which there are very few). I have visited family in Montana several times, but have seen and experienced only a small part of what Montana has to offer. Thankfully, Montana Outdoors is there to suffice until I can once again get out there and enjoy this wonderful treasure.
John Poulos
Akron, Ohio


title: All advertising

text: It is all advertising and truth be known, Martha is no Ina Garten.


title: My wife says this is the best cookng magazine

text: My wife is a "gourmet chef" for whatever that means and has many cooking magazine subscriptions but says this is the best.


title: Five Stars

text: I have read it fr years.


title: Great magazine

text: Great magazine


title: Five Stars

text: Kids love it, price is much better than retail


title: Great read

text: I love reading this book from cover to cover


title: Five Stars

text: love equus


title: Not worth the paper it is printed on.

text: Not worth the paper it is printed on.  I thought there would be interesting stories.  It's a magazine filled with trendy design.  No substance at all.


title: Nothing to review

text: I haven't received any issues to date


title: Eating expensive.

text: This is the worst magazine I've ever subscribe to.  I made a huge mistake canceling my food network subscription for the eating well subscription.  The recipes in this magazine are ridiculous.  Every recipe includes exotic & expensive ingredients.  All of the recipes are very time-consuming to prepare.  The only person I can see that would get benefit from the recipes in this magazine,  would be a celebrity who has a private chef that is trying to live a very "earthy" lifestyle.  I canceled my subscription but not soon enough.


title: Awesome Value

text: I get this subscription for my Brother as a renewable Christmas gift.  He really enjoys getting new issues. The short articles, and great photography are wonderful for a busy person who only reads in short intervals.  This is often $5-$10 on amazon for 12 issues.  You cant beat this price.


title: Great Mag!

text: Not only is this a great magazine for women, but it is FULL of coupons! I subscribe to it, and still pick up several more a month at Walmart. It's that good.


title: Great magazine for kids!

text: This is a great magazine for my grandson. It keeps his interest from cover to cover.  It is a great way for them to learn about animals while having fun.


title: Get the subscription - you won't regret it!!

text: I've been subscribing to this magazine for over 10 years. Always great articles, tools & tips, How-To's, and much more! Even though this is a great magazine, I wish there were other jewelry artist magazines available. Unfortunately, the other competitor shut down a few years ago.


title: Just the same issue regurgitated over and over

text:
I've subscribed off and on to Prevention for over 20 years.  I chose not to renew again for a few reasons;
1.  The same topics are rehashed over and over again, year after year.  Just look at the covers for a year or two and you'll see the same stories.  "Drop 10 pounds in two weeks with our new plan" "Walk Off Belly Fat with our New Plan" "Defy Your Age" etc. etc. etc.  If you want, subscribe for a year and then save your money by not renewing.  You won't miss much new stuff.
2.  Prevention has gone from a magazine promoting the prevention of disease with natural choices to promoting cures with the latest drugs.
3.  Once you subscribe to a Rodale publication you will be inundated with offers for their latest and best ever diet plan books.  They manage to find the "real" secret to quick and permanent weight loss with amazing frequency and regularity.  I used to subscribe to Prevention and Organic Gardening and Runner's World but I now avoid any Rodale publication.
4.  Prevention is too quick to jump on the latest bandwagon regarding healthy eating.  Over the years it has gone from proclaiming that people shouldn't get more than 10-15% of their calories from protein to recommending 3x that amount, from declaring that you shouldn't eat carrots (high glycemic value) or egg yolks (cholesterol) or white potatoes (no food value), etc. to declaring that these are super foods, from promoting the consumption of minimal fats to the near worship of MUFAs. I know that first and foremost Rodale is a big business, and its main interest is getting people to buy its books and magazines, but I believe Prevention has fueled the hysteria over bad and good foods that the general population misinterprets.

Prevention has many good points and articles, but I no longer find it worth my time or money.


title: Gossipy waste of paper.  Wouldn't subscribe again, even it was still free.

text: Now we know why they were giving full year subscriptions away for free.  In print no less!!  This rag is no better than a cheap tabloid from the early 80's, long before the world had the internet to fuel it's absurd gossip and Hollywood's unending, shallow self-promotion.  This wasn't even worth flipping through, just to look at the pictures.  We still thumb through every issue, for the occasional celebrity interview, which are usually just as disappointing as the rest of the printed skits.  But after only a couple months we already practically dread getting this in the mail every week, knowing it'll likely be a complete waste of time, if not an upsetting one, as this tabloid's approach to reporting on entertainment is most often as shallow and vainly self-promotional as the industry it's reporting on.  I guess in that respect it fits, but I remember a much better periodical when last we subscribed back in the 90's.  Really disappointed how much this magazine has devolved.  You can easily find MUCH more interesting, even far more current, entertainment news on the internet.  This is just another tool for Corporate Hollywood to promote it's current features, with commercial ideals shallowly masquerading as comical substance.


title: Good for experienced opinions

text: I always enjoy reading MCN, have been doing so for over a decade.


title: The New Oversized & Shiney Format Sucks

text: I've enjoyed the incisive reporting I've been privileged to read in so many issues of the Rolling Stone over many decades.  However, I'm about to cancel my longstanding subscription as a result of the ridiculous and very awkward new format - which strikes me as some sort of absurd attempt to emulate "Vogue" (a magazine for idle trophy wives), with the added disadvantage of the stiff cover pages (I'm not sure if they dominate my mailbox or if my mailbox dominates them, but either way it's an absurd mess).  Rolling Stone, please return to being a magazine which provides us with phenomenal coverage and thoughtful analysis of so many of the most world disrupting and history making events, while also provoking our thoughts about music and other arts, which provide us with joy to counter the grim reality of the world as it is (and as Rolling Stone's reliably thought provoking and rigorously competent journalists have dependably served up to us). Please, don't turn what has always been a terribly relevant and thought provoking magazine into an insipid irrelevancy.  US magazine, People, et. al  very competently cover that territory.


title: The Standard

text: 40 year subscription going good.


title: disappointing magazine

text: Somebody decided to save money and they are shrinking the magazine in size and probably print size as well. Also content is no longer relevant to me.


title: Glad its still in print

text: Been reading this for many years....glad to be subscribing to it again.


title: In the dark

text: Amazon keeps saying " running late". I don't know if first issue arrived or not, as it was a gift! Please advise!


title: Ads, Ads, Ads

text: I ordered this Magazine in late January. In Feb I received a December and a February issue on the same day. I have yet to receive January's, which would be fine, but I assume I will be one short when my subscription is done.  And kinda lame they backdated that far. I was super excited for this magazine, learning more about yoga, and how it affects and impacts the body and spirit. Yet, the magazine is almost all ads, yoga mats, retreats, foods, supplements. I am really disappointed and would not order again, there are only about 2 real articles per magazine, at least in the issues I have gotten so far. I recommend finding something else to order or looking up more info online or at the library.


title: Five Stars

text: As described!


title: A vast array of scientific information from countless sources, presented in an unbiased way.

text: This periodical provides ample detail, while being concise, unbiased and to the point.  I have appreciated Science News since the 1990's.


title: My favorite magazine

text: If you're obsessed with pop culture, this is hands down the best magazine. It features the latest up to date news on all things entertainment, and their reviews are usually pretty spot on.


title: Nice pictures though

text: Only got half of the issues. Very small booklet not a magazine at all. Nice pictures though.


title: Five Stars

text: Like the recipes.


title: Five Stars

text: Improvement from years ago cut down on advertising.


title: Full of ideas!

text: I love love love this magazine.  It has so many ideas and suggestions on all areas of my life.  Worth getting, and very hard to give away once it's read!


title: Gone downhill.

text: My husband says it's not as good articles as they used to.  I won't be renewing it for him.


title: Great Ideas!

text: I've really been enjoying reading through these magazines!  I get so many great ideas and I love the fact that it tells you where you can find all the items.  If the person in the article made up the items themselves, they explain what items they used to make the decor.  I'm not a trendy person, so seeing how people decorate in homey ways really appeals to me.


title: Ugh

text: Not worth the money ad after ad overpriced items


title: I'm in a Memphis suburb, but I look forward ...

text: I'm in a Memphis suburb, but I look forward too reading the articles & viewing the pics from top ATL designers.


title: Entertainment Weekly Magazine; Special Collectors Issue; Oct 25/Nov 1, 2013 - Frasier Cover - AWESOME!

text: Entertainment Weekly Special Collector's Edition October 25/Nov 1, 2013 - AWESOME!  I absolutely LOVED Frasier!  Frasier was our #1 Comedy, EVER!  Getting to see the 3 main character's; John Mahoney, Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce on the cover was a Thrill!  All 5 main actors were interviewed; Kelsey Grammar, John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce, Jane Leeves and Peri Gilpin.  Apart from these interviews, a fabulous article was written, filling us in on tidbits.  The article was spectacular so say the least.  It was awesome!  This show was hilarious, and we really miss it.  The brilliant acting, the chemistry between these veteran actors, the timing and the writing, all made it quite magical!  Oh, an let's not forget Eddie the dog!  Ha!  It was a treat.  The article was awesome.  Way to God, EW!  BRAVO!


title: Five Stars

text: My favorite magazine, wonderful variety.


title: Disappointed

text: I was expecting quick and easy meals that I would actually try in Rachael Ray's magazine and so excited to get my first one in the mail.  I was very disappointed when began reading through it and none of the recipes were dishes my family would enjoy.  Although, I did watch Rachael Ray's 30 minute Meals show on Food Network Saturday and those were definitely dishes I would love to try!  These should be in the magazine!


title: Disaster!

text: Wow! Thankfully I read all the reviews here! I was tempted to suscribe for the low price of $5 per year but even at that I don't see a point doing it so.


title: Ad like reviews and awful service

text: I subscribed to this magazine last year. I only got THREE issues even tough I mailed them twice about the no delivery problems I was experiencing. The three issues I've got were enough to find that the so called reviews were more like cut and paste ad from the vendors. This kind of magazines are the one that should cease to exist over the Internet sites.


title: very nice magazine

text: my lady love is crazy for this magazine. beautiful pics, and good information. She routinely cut out pics and frames them, decorating our home with these excellent photos.


title: Unordered - no further issues needed

text: RD has been around longer than I have. It is a great magazine. However, I didn't order this item. I was charged, and it is arriving, but not at my request.


title: Three Stars

text: Not as dynamic as I was hoping.


title: Not for the Girl Next Door

text: This magazine is definitely not geared toward the girl next door. The products featured are typically very pricey. Also, it is all about fashion, so if you're not a fashionista, look for another magazine.


title: Trendy reading for my teenager that I'm comfortable with.

text: My daughter was thrilled with this subscription as a gift and it's perfect for her - hipper than when I was a kid but still not quite as out there as some. She can't wait for it to arrive each month.


title: Still the same magazine.

text: It's nice to see my son still interested in this  timeless magazine for kids. He looks forward to receiving it every month. I remember reading it when I was a kid and back then, it was delivered by dinosaurs.


title: Five Stars

text: great magazine, informative and full of useful articles


title: The first magazine was so good that my dog ate it before i could read ...

text: The first magazine was so good that my dog ate it before i could read it!  Now just patiently waiting for the second issue to arrive.....


title: Great magazine

text: Love it!


title: Nice magazine

text: Nice magazine


title: Great Hobbyist Mag!

text: I purchased this magazine for myself a couple of months ago and so far I've received 3 copies. I'm very happy with the articles on saltwater and reef systems. Good in depth articles, great pictures. I also do like the advertisements for saltwater and reef businesses. I just ordered this for a friend that has a saltwater system, I know he'll like it.


title: Fast food and headline news for the runner

text: If you like the "quick and dirty" format that is conducive to a busy lifestyle, you'll like this magazine.  As a long time runner, I have been a long time subscriber.  Many times, I read a headline on the front page only to find a paragraph or two devoted to the advertised subject.  A recent example mentioned a faster recovery from long runs.  Sounds great.  At the age of 49, I'm up for anything that helps with recovering from a 20 miler.  The "article" was a couple of paragraphs on soaking yourself in an ice bath.  It even suggested biting on a towel so you don't wake the neighbors!<br />If you're the type who would rather run by a fast food restaurant than cook dinner, or prefer CNN's Headline News format to their "regular" news because you don't want to be bothered with all the extraneous discussions, you'll like Runner's World.  Personally, I devour it as soon as it arrives, but I rarely find myself referring back to old issues.


title: Four Stars

text: I like to red about movies, TV shows, and people who are in movies or TV show.


title: Great magazine!

text: Lots of great recipes!


title: Was as described

text: Ordered ad a gift. Person liked it


title: Not what it used to be

text: I sucribed to RD years ago and thought I would try it again. Now it's much thinner than it used to be. It has more advertising tha it does articles. Not really worth the money.


title: Nice trip down memory lane!

text: Love this magazine, great stories, articles, & photos!<br />Not as many ads as I was expecting.


title: Love

text: Love


title: Great buy for the price.

text: The subscription makes it easy to get the magazine on a regular basis.


title: Five Stars

text: Lots of good tips advice and recipes.


title: not the same magazine i used to get .

text: much smaller and thinner, not much to it.  i enjoy it, but its not the same


title: Five Stars

text: Great magazine, but I cancelled the subscription and they sent it anyway.


title: Past subscriber....

text: I used to get this magazine. Don't really remember how many years I did.  I let my subscription expire for several reasons, not the fault of the magazine.  I love to vacation in Montana (would love to live there). I am about to re-up because I love this magazine.  Especially the articles involving the little towns to visit. I love reading about the diners & cafes in these places.  I just love BIG SKY country.


title: Five Stars

text: great price


title: Five Stars

text: sex , drugs and rock n roll


title: Great deal ... fantastic magazine and very nice scarf gift

text: Surprisingly enough, when I clicked on the review email, I am actually wearing the free scarf that came with the subscription.  Love it.  Have it in my hair ... can be used so many different ways. The magazine, Lucky, is worth far more than the print/online access price ... great reviews and info ... even the ads are great!  Of importance is the fact that this isn't a magazine simply for the 20-30 age group.


title: Great Mag for young readers and teachers

text: I purchased this for my daughter (10 yrs old) birthday. She was so excited when she received the 1st copy. She read cover to cover and while eating dinner had to quiz me on my knowledge...I believe it was truly an attempt to let me know that I "done know everything". Our fist copy had an article about clouds and she just learned this in school... she was about to pass up the article stating "I already know this stuff" when something caught her eye and she ask if she could bring it to her teacher at school. I would recommend this to any child/teacher as a gift. Very rewarding as it is harder and harder to purchase something other than movies/video games for the pre-teen era.


title: The perfect bathroom magazine.

text: All the articles are short so it's great for reading on the toilet.


title: EXCELLENT LITTLE BOOKLET/MAGAZINE

text: AIMED TOWARD WOMAN BUT BEING A MAN I STILL DUG IT....GOOD TIPS FOR ALL!!


title: It’s ok

text: Not a lot applies to my life


title: Informative

text: This magazine has really neat household hints and wonderful recipes. The magazine touches base on everything a woman needs, uses and wants!


title: Turned to crooks

text:
Very dishonest business. They use your email address and sell it to the worst spammers and crooks in the market. I tried them in 2011 and gave them my hotmail account. I noticed an uptick in spam emails but I couldn't confirm that it was IBD because I used to get few spams every week. This year, I gave them my gmail account, and I went from 0 spam email to several tens of spam email everyday. They were the only ones I gave my gmail email, no confusion here. I called and the rep didn't deny it, he said he would tell his supervisor to take me off the list. It's too late since it is already in all of the spammers chat rooms. Now, one mistake from my part and all of my accounts are at risk because of them.

Now, let me ask everyone one question: would you trust IBD with your money in following their recommendations while you can't trust them with your email account? It seems like they can't make enough money from selling their products, so they sell your email account to crooks.
Obviously I canceled my subscription and I will never deal with them again.
Beware of these crooks. O'neil might have been a good investor but he is long gone and ibd turned to dishonesty to survive.


title: Love this magazine!

text: So many great recipes! Absolutely love this product! Very happy with it and affordable!


title: LOVE!!!

text: So many great recipes inside! Can’t beat the price on this magazine! Absolutely love this. This should be a must have for anyone who loves to cook.


title: Love!

text: Great magazine for a great price. Took awhile for it to come, but it has some super great recipes inside. Love this! Great for any chef!


title: Really light weight compared to what it was years ago.

text: I thought this might be good for my science oriented, college aged children. However, after reading several issues, I found that this is nowhere near the magazine it was 20+ years ago. If you want some light fluffy science maybe this is for you, but I remember reading articles that stretched my mind a little and taught me something. The current incantation of SA is a joke.


title: Very disappointed

text: Mostly advertisements


title: A little disappointed

text: I thought there would be more recipes


title: Magizines

text: Ok


title: Super engaging for my 1 year old!

text: My one year old received a subscription for her birthday and LOVES it! It’s engaging and just the right length. We are on our 3rd issue and she is excited every time. And maybe most important-it’s incredibly durable. My daughter puts everything in her mouth and loves to rip paper. She has done her worst to these magazines and the first issue is still is good condition. She literally cannot year the pages.


title: Not what it used to be

text: Use to be a subscriber many years ago and lover every issue. They went over , in detail, how to fix stuff and review on the next best tool. Now it has nothing to do with mechanics.  It goes over yhe best bluetooth speakers or conspiracies. Nothing to do with tools anymore.  Waste of money.


title: A rag.

text: Too liberal for me.


title: Lots of ads.

text: Somehow I accidentally ordered this. Not thrilled with it as the recipes are long and difficult and it is half ads.


title: Five Stars

text: enjoy for special pricing


title: An all around entertaining little magazine!

text: I always enjoyed the concisely written stories in RD from years ago and was happy to find a fab deal once again for a year’s subscription!


title: Five Stars

text: Love the recipes that they offer!


title: Highly recommend Dig and Cricket Media Magazines

text:
I haven't ordered this from amazon but we love it. My son also loves Muse, we did get Ask for a while also, but it was his least favorite...and since they're a bit spendy we stopped Ask.

He'd been wanting this magazine for a long time. I read though the reviews and I've never had any customer service issues. We've moved 3 times since he started getting magazines from Cricket, no issues with changing addresses. Another reviewer was 'outraged' about the nudity in the olympic history issue. I find her reaction a tad "outrageous". First of all it lists the ages from 9-14. I came from a SUPER conservative and "tight lipped" on the whole birds and bees issue family. Nobody talked about anything, everything was taboo....it all resulted in me feeling pretty uncomfortable and ashamed of myself. Even if she was getting this magazine for younger kids I still don't see the issue. I'm an art teacher and have my BFA, I've been taking my son to art museums since he was a toddler. There's nude statues everywhere. Get a grip! Everybody has a body, no need to make your kids feel the way I did. I would go so far to say that was my parents BIGGEST parenting mistake. Was how they handled that whole issue and all things related to it. **Rant over**.

Any who, highly recommend cricket media. Muse, Dig, and Ask are all great magazines. I can't comment for the ones aimed at younger kids, we never subscribed to any of those.


title: This is a great magazine

text: How can one go wrong with Oprahin anything?!! Love this magazine and purchased this for the great price. Although I would like to always receive, I cannot afford the subscription so will enjoy while I can. Thank you


title: every American needs this

text: keeps you up to date on politics and current affairs -- a must read for our 14 yo


title: Great magazine

text: Oh My!  Just too much wonderful fashion to sit down with for a short time.  This this takes a few days to get through.


title: Country living

text: Arrived as expected


title: Southern living

text: Have always maintained this subscription


title: Good read

text: I love my mag


title: Practical

text: Typically contains a couple of recipes per issue that are easy to prepare and  delicious.


title: Excellent magazine!

text: I love Birds and Blooms. I've been getting the subscription for years and it's very informative and the pictures are beautiful. I highly recommend it.


title: Not my kind of magazine anymore

text: First off, I have no idea why I started receiving this magazine since I'm a 71 year old grandmother who's technically challenged to say the least.  I did enjoy an occasional article until this last issue on The Golden Age of Free Speech when it became obvious how far to the political left the writers and editors are.  I was especially offended over the article "The Reach of Hate Online"  Nowhere in the article did I see anything about those protests on campus' when a conservative came to speak and the anti-police marches chanting "pigs in a blanket, fry them like bacon".  Many protests against police, journalists, and Trump supporters.  The left is showing no sign of toning down the hate rhetoric.  It's the free speech of the conservative right that's being stomped on.


title: Dad love this mag!

text: Dad LOVES this mag!!!!


title: I keep all the past issues

text: Love watching HGTV and love the magazine and where else could Ihave gotten a year subscription for $5.00


title: Great magazine

text: Love this magazine and the deal was fantastic for the subscription.


title: Self Magazine

text: I have always liked Self magazine and this subscription was a good purchase. The first issue arrived within 4 weeks.


title: Good articles; gets repetitive

text: The information and workouts are good.  But it starts getting old after about 6 issues.  Also, more advertisements per sq. inch of page than any magazine I have ever read.  It's why I got a free subscription from Amazon a couple of years ago and it is renewed for free each year.


title: Good recipes and stores

text: Good recipes and stores I’ve enjoyed this magazine for years


title: I enjoy reading this magazine

text: I enjoy reading this magazine  it has a lot of good recipes as well and a better understanding of wine and travel


Fun projects


title: Great information

text: This is a great organization and Magazine


title: Four Stars

text: For 20 bucks a year cool.


title: Four Stars

text: Got it for work.


title: Four Stars

text: My customers love this Mag.!


title: Four Stars

text: I've loved this Mag. years!


title: Four Stars

text: I've loved t<br />His Mag. for years!


title: Five Stars

text: I love this mag.!


title: Travel + Leisure

text: Travel + Leisure , cool mag.


title: Highlights for children, I love it!

text: Highlights for children, I love it totally.


title: Alway good.

text: Alway good.


title: Great reading

text: Great reading.  Got a little tired of seeing Oprah photoshopped on every cover.  But it is called Oprah and it is very good reading. Kudos to her.


National Geographic is very informative.  It is worth the price.


title: I find the magazine has many interesting and informative articles ...

text: I find the magazine has many interesting and informative articles that even a 68 year old guy can find educational.


title: Not much of value in this magazine.

text: I was an ACA member for 2 years andgot this magazine as part of the package.  I found little of interest for a sea kayaker or flatwater canoeist.  Type is small.  Articles short and shallow.  Sea Kayaker magazine is an excellent alternative for those interested in sea kayaking specifically.  For canoeists I'd recommend Canoe & Kayak magazine.


title: Rather buy a cookbook or search internet

text: Not a whole lot of recipes I thought were worth trying out.


title: The Car Magazine for the Racing Circuit Guy

text:
Bottom-line: Within its 130 or so glossy pages I have found a home, a resting place from which I can gleam my needed automotive knowledge.

Like a lot of middle-aged men I am a car guy.  I eat and drink--more or less--the elixir of horsepower, torque, RPM's, painted wheels, ergonomic cockpits, and colored sheet metal.  I can recite long lists of carlines and their varying specifications.  At various times in the last five years I have subscribed to and devoured three of the nation's most popular car magazines: Motor Trend, Automobile, and Car & Driver.  But, I recently gave up my subscription to Automobile and received a $5.00 off coupon from Magazines.com via e-mail; I replaced it with "Road & Track Magazine," published monthly by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc.

Like most car magazines, "Road & Track Magazine" is full of glossy, colorful, pictures and serious well written articles, car comparisons, and long-term road tests, but the magazine has little to distinguish itself from its brethren.  I used to read "Road & Track Magazine" back in my twenties, and while the magazine has moved itself smartly into the 21st century, the basic formula that made the magazine fun and informative back in the 1980's remains virtually unchanged.

"Road & Track Magazine" does an excellent job of covering the national (American) and International car scene. And the reaches far-a-field to bring readers the off-beat, the exotic and the really expensive, but fear not the Chevrolet Volt's, Suzuki Swift's and Toyota Corolla's of the world also find a place inside the glossy pages of "Road & Track Magazine."  And the magazine does this is in a format that is easy to follow and extremely inviting.

For instance in the June 2010 issue "Road & Track Magazine" featured the previews/road tests of the following cars: Jaguar XJ, Audi R8 Spyder; Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 vs. Nissan GTR vs. Porsche 911 Turbo; plus a long-term test wrap-up of the Acura TL SH-AWD, as well as a features write-up on the Suzuki Swift, Mazda Demio, and Toyota iQ.  Add to these two very well written and equally as comprehensive competition articles: Electric Boogaloo -Tesla vs. Lotus, and Formula 1, Then & Now, and you have receipt for the most useful automobile magazine in the country.

Because of its name "Road & Track Magazine" does seem to cover the racing circuit more than it fellows, which would be fine if I followed Formula 1, NASCAR, and notable figures from that world, but I don't so I tend to skip over those articles.

Interspersed between these nuggets of auto knowledge are other articles that deal with esoteric but informative tidbits from the automotive arena.  For instance the same issue that brought us the above mentioned articles offered up an excellent 2-page article on the past, present and future of the spark plug!  Not exactly need to know information, but for anyone with a keen interest in the internal combustion engine--like me--this article hit the spot.

When the final page is turned is "Road & Track Magazine" different enough from the other two car periodicals I read to renew my subscription?  In a word: no.  While I certainly enjoy reading the magazines various articles and columns there just isn't enough between the glossy covers to justify renewing the subscription.  I'm just not into the auto racing scene and "Road & Track Magazine" is big into Formula 1, NASCAR and other racing related themes.

For raw, general automotive new "Road & Track Magazine" is not as good as Motor Trend, Automobile, or Car & Driver.  But with a subscription cost of only $9.97 (or less, over at Magazines.com) per year, you can afford to grab 12 issues and make up your own mind.


title: The Discerning and Intellectual Cook's Magazine of Choice

text:
Bottom-Line: If you are looking for a magazine written for the not-so-average Joe, "Men's Journal Magazine" might be for you.

The world of Men's magazines, or magazines that are marketed towards a certain portion of the male reading populace, is littered with twaddle that only seems to appeal to the baser instincts of the male gender.  You know the magazines; they need not be mentioned here.  Some are happily folding tent never to heard from again.  Truth be told there are very few magazines that appeal to the more intellectual side of a man (yes ladies we do have such a side).

But recently as "special gift" for renewing my Bally's Total Fitness membership I received a 1 year subscription to "Men's Journal Magazine", "a general interest, active lifestyle magazine with a focus on adventure, travel, equipment, sports, fitness, health, and style."

"Men's Journal Magazine", is published monthly by Wenner Media, the same publishing house that brings us such notable sidewalk fare as Us Weekly and Rolling Stone.  The magazine will set you back $3.95 an issue at the local newsstand, but 1 year subscriptions can be had for $9.95.  Inside each approximately 120-page magazine you will not find half clothed women dripping with sexy come hither stares.  Nor will you find the next Hollywood "it" girl, or wannabe skinny model with a fake tan gracing the pages of this Men's magazine.  No, "Men's Journal" is serious business folks; vapid men with one track minds and adolescent libido's need not apply!

"Men's Journal" is a smartly written, thoughtfully designed magazine for the active intellectual male.  The magazine offer feature-length articles on a wide range of subjects based on the magazine's central theme: adventure, travel, equipment, sports, fitness, health, and style.

However, like most magazines in America, "Men's Journal" depends heavily on advertising to generate revenue, but unlike fashion magazines that seem to be 90% advertising and 10% substance, "Men's Journal" only dedicates every other page to colorful spreads bent on selling us stuff we don't really need, or in some cases don't need but really, really want, but can't afford.  To its credit, most of the advertising is not dedicated to men's fashions, wore by young impeccably sculpted and groomed men, or automobiles that are impossibly expensive, but instead to the business of adventure and sports.

Conclusion

When all is said and done I enjoy reading "Men's Journal Magazine."  Granted, given my current lifestyle (my days of adventures have been traded in for the American Dream and all that entails for now), the information the magazine imparts is only marginally useful to me.  The fitness articles are rater short and are mostly how-to's that while useful are just barely so.  Most of the equipment discussed in Men's Journal is for the magazines target audience with the appropriate disposable income; that's not me.

Nonetheless, when my subscription runs out in another ten months I will probably renew.  Why?  Because "Men's Journal" represents my kind of man: thoughtful, intelligent, adventurous (hey, I used to ride submarines, hike mountains and scuba dive and I still want to go sky-diving), man who actually appreciates full-length feature articles or two written by grown-ups for grown-ups.

If you are looking for a magazine written for the not-so-average Joe, filled with those little tidbits in life only men can appreciate, but also brings a healthy infusion of intelligent to its well written and information pages, "Men's Journal Magazine" might be for you.