title: Free Inquiring minds want to know...

text:
"Free Inquiry" is published bi-monthly by the Council for Secular Humanism, a nonprofit group dedicated to ushering in a "new enlightenment," which is a worldview that's based on rationality, science and good old fashioned learning.  They contend that one can live a good, "moral" life without religion or other superstitions, so if you're a regular churchgoin' person, this is definitely not the magazine for you.  Then again, maybe this is precisely the magazine for you if you're the type of regular churchgoin' person who wants the laws of the country to conform to whatever you think your god of choice is telling you they should be this week.  If the concept of seperation of church and state is highly problematic for you, then you definitely need to be reading "Free Inquiry" from cover to cover--one might even say religiously!  For those of us who are already hellbound heathens, FI is that friend that comes in your mailbox to tell you that no, you are not alone.  Unlike an actual church, one doesn't need to agree with all its teachings, and in fact a variety of opinions are welcome.

The mastermind behind the council is Paul Kurtz, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Buffalo, and his vision informs the magazine as a whole.  While you can tell he's no fan of Dubya, it would be a mistake to dismiss him, or FI, as hopelessly liberal.  One of FI's regular, and most popular contributors, is Chrisopher Hitchens, the firebrand journalist who has taken on a far more libertarian bent of late.  There's also longtime Village Voice columnist Nat Hentoff, whose political views are often frustratingly hard to decipher (he's strictly libertarian on free-speech issues, but he's also anti-choice and anti-euthanasia).  Kurtz himself, while decrying the war in Iraq, can be described as somewhat conservative in his take on American culture.  One recent FI editorial had him condemning current American pop culture as shallow, vulgar and wasteful (yes, Paul, and your point is...?).  He even namechecked two films as evidence: "The Devil's Rejects" and "The Aristocrats" (two of my fave films of '05!) the latter being produced by Penn Jillette, one of the only true skeptics working in show business.  Many regular FI readers of course strongly disagree with his tsk-tsking, and are not shy about telling him.  So much for secular humanism being a "religion."

Of course, religion, or the merciless examination and debunking thereof, are the main focus of the magazine.  Pretty much every December, readers can expect to find an article or two that focus a critical eye on the myths of Christmas and the contradictions contained in the Gospels.  The continuing efforts of the Christian right to force creationism, or "intelligent design," into the nation's public schools has been covered quite thoroughly, with the anti-ID ruling in Dover receiving a cover story.  Not wanting Muslim apostates to feel left out, FI also has Ibn Warraq (author of "Why I Am Not A Muslim") as a regular contributor.  FI, it should be noted, was one of the few Ameerican publications to print any of the controversial cartoons of Mohammed that caused riots across the Muslim world.  FI published just four of them, and even that was a source of disagreement among the magazine's staffers, some of whom felt it was disrepectful and unecessary to actually show the images.  Compare this with the magazine published by American Atheists, which not only published all 12 of the cartoons, but also tacked on four REALLY offensive cartoons that even the Danish paper that commissioned them refused to run--heck, American Atheists even put one of the cartoons on it's flippin' cover!  So while "Free Inquiry" is definitely no supporter of religious belief, they're also careful not to endorse ad hominem attacks, either.

In fact, the only real flaws I can find with FI is that it sometimes seems too academic for its own good.  If they want to extend humanist thought and philosophy to the general public, they have to make greater effort to be more, well, populist.  A greater sense of humor would help, too.  Though regulars such as Hitchens, Wendy Kaminer and Natalie Angier are on the right track, many articles have the dry feel of a college symposium.  If religion doesn't require you to have a degree in order to join in, then maybe the antidote shouldn't come across as a commandments from the top of an ivory tower.  Oh, yeah, and subscribers can expect to regularly find donation requests in their mailbox, so keep that in mind.  As long as the American theocracy lets you have a mind to keep.


title: So much easier to read.

text: Love it. Much easier to read. First issue came in a timely manner.


title: This is a great magazine!

text: Kudos for being inclusive and respecting the diversity of all your readers.


Five Stars


title: Five Stars

text: One of my favourite magazines.


title: Good price!

text: I love this magazine. Absolutely great price!


title: HGTV Magazine subscription

text: I can't give a rating at this time;  the magazine hasn't been received yet.  Once it's received, I will then be glad to give a review.


title: Best lifestyle magazine

text: Best lifestyle magazine, and it is all vegan, all the time. Features delicious recipes each issue, some on a theme (summer bar-b-q, picnics for instance), some from popular or recently published cookbooks, some just in general; yet all clearly accompanied by clear instructions and beautiful photos. Regular features include travel, fashion, media reviews (books, movies, podcasts), new products, opinions, vegan Q&A.


title: A great way to "keep up!"

text: Always interesting and informative....


title: More content and less ads would be better.

text: There a lot of ads.  It's ok.


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine, the articles and advice and the recommendations. Very inspiring. At a cannot-be-beat price!


title: I love it. Excellent reviews of products we use everyday ...

text: I have been receiving this magazine for many years. There is something for everyone, I love it. Excellent reviews of products we use everyday as well. And the very best subscription price available.


title: Good Xmas present

text: Xmas present


title: Cowgirl magazine

text: Gift for  my cowgirl horse rescuer daughter


title: Great information on how-to's

text: Exactly what I wanted. Fresh ideas on how to style my house and how to repurpose things I already have.


title: yoga journal

text: love it, it has many easy to learn poses and the recipes are great.  I look forward to it each month


title: Good stories.

text: Good articles in here.


title: Five Stars

text: my favorite magazine!


title: Great gift for the dad who has everything

text: Bought this for my dad who has everything for Christmas. He enjoyed reading these very much. 5 out of 5 stars.


title: Loving it

text: First time that I subscribed to this magazine, but purchased throughout the years. Easy recipes with precise instructions. Looking forward to enjoyed my subscription.


title: Five Stars

text: Love it!


title: Five Stars

text: Wow.


title: Good information

text: I like the articles on gardening


title: Nice magazine

text: Good for peruse for home remodeling/decorating ideas.


title: Subscription review, not magazine's.

text: I subscribed for 5 issues/6 months, however, only received 2 issues. Not a reliable subscription service.


title: Useless as a guide!

text: Magazine does not have an accurate tv schedule. You cannot rely on it at all.


title: Subscribe , You won't regret it

text: Great informative magazine.


title: A MUST HAVE IF YOU LOVE BACKPACKING

text: This magazine is informative EVERYTHING I WAS HOPING FOR


title: love it all

text: I did not find any part of the magazine unliking


title: Nothing more than one big advertisement

text: It seems the whole purpose of this magazine is to increase sales of life extension products, and I resented having to pay for that.


title: Great recipes! Great gift for the health conscious cook in your life

text:
I keep purchasing Eating Well for my mother and sister. Amazon does tend to have the best price for the subscription. A few years ago, my mom showed me a copy a friend gave her. The recipes were great and the articles were informative. Every year my mother requests I gift her a Eating Well Subscription. It's by far her favorite recipe source.

Definitely a great gift to give!


title: Great magazine!

text: There are a lot of magazines out there for women and teens that do not compare to Women's Health. I used to read Teen Vogue, which I always thought was a bit depressing, but since I first picked up an issue of Women's Health, I've been hooked. The magazine is full of good, sane advice, fun articles, and women who strike me as 100% real, healthy, and beautiful. Whenever one of my girlfriends sees me reading it, they have to take a look and are really impressed. This magazine brightens my day, and has helped me to a healthier, happier life!


title: Filled with wokeism and social justice

text: As a restauranteur, Bon Appetit was my go-to food magazine for 20 years. Hip, fun, sassy writing. Complete food fun. Now, every page is dripping with wokeism, political correctness, and social justice. I don’t read food magazines to see political lectures. Nothing but bird cage liner now. Don’t bother


title: Five Stars

text: My favorite magazine! I love it! I enjoy every page of it!


title: So informative, not like a lifestyle magazine

text: The leading wine magazine in the marketplace is very much like a lifestyle magazine, with articles on famous people's cellars and trends in coffee.  Wine and Spirits is much more informative, with more erudite articles.  I wish they had a bigger budget to to more complete tastings, but their ratings are excellent.


title: Stay away from this garbage!

text: GARBAGE. I started receiving this without even ordering it! Awful!!!


title: Sunset Magazine

text: I look forward to getting this magazine each time.  It satisfies my yearning to travel to places I am not familiar with.


title: Everything you want to know about Entertainment!

text: My favorite mag!


title: Best Mountain Biking Magazine Out There

text:
I have been mountain biking for over 7 years.  (I don't count the first time around before suspensions.)  I have been a reader of mountain biking magazines for almost 7 years.  The only two magazines worth subscribing to are Bike and Mountain Bike Action.  Mountain Bike Action is the magazine to read when you are looking for product reviews, web retailers, and technical advice.  Read Bike for the pictures (and the stories). Bike is pure mountain biking porn and will make you yearn for warm days and moist singletrack. I read both of the above magazines cover to cover and keep recent copies in my "porcelain throne room".  Old copies get saved for future reference.

You may occasionally get something interesting out of Bicycling or Mountain Bike, but I usually get through those magazines in about 15 minutes and throw them out.  'Nuff said.


title: Great magazine for those of us who like early American history.

text: This magazine is filled with great articles regarding food, culture and older houses.  In years past my favorite was the<br />Colonial Homes magazine, but sadly it is no longer published so this is now my choice.


title: Not The Same Elle Magazine

text:
This is not the Elle Magazine I know.
They care less about fashion and more about boring essays about infantile subjects.
Where is the fashion?!


title: If you work on and/or ride old bikes this is the magazine for you.

text:
This is a great high quality, high gloss magazine. Since I restore and modify old Japanese motorcycles it's as if the magazine was custom made just for me. I found an old back issue at a thrift store and immediately signed up for a subscription.

No matter what you ride Asian or European you'll enjoy this magazine.


title: Five Stars

text: Love it


title: Vintage Guitar Magizine Review

text: I am a musican and guitar maker and have found Vintage Guitar Magazine to be one of the best in the market for both serious collectors and players as well as people just interested in guitars. It covers a cross section of the market with new technology ads as well as established companies, features on a cross section of musicans, and a classfied ad section with top end guitars. It is worth checking out.


title: All You magazine

text: too expensive and contains more coupons for stuff that I don't use than what I do use, so is not worth it to me.


title: High Times

text: It took a week longer than expected but I just got my first issue and I love it. This is a great magazine full of tons of great articles with useful information, quality pictures and ads of the newest products. It come in a grey plastic wrapper so nobody will see the buds on the cover.


title: Great DIY projects for the home!

text: Great magazine.  Get it!


title: great magazine

text: First issue arrived ahead of schedule!  Magazine content is fresh and engaging.  It is thick with information, personal essays, style, and food ideas.  I am enjoying my subscription very much!


title: Excellent Product

text: Love national geographic. Pictures are great, articles intriguing, and buying it on Amazon was the best deal I could find.


title: One Star

text: Pamphlet with 80% ads.


title: Surprised at how fast the first issue arrived!

text: It's Marie Claire magazine - while the content is ever changing, it's a girlie combination of product reviews, fashion statements, articles regarding women, advice, and tips and tricks for hair, make-up and clothes.  It's another marketing tool aimed at consumers under the guise of providing current information and trending topics. I like to stay up-to-date, even if I am not a hugely trendy fashionista or mass consumer.  I was surprised at how quickly this subscription arrived at my house - on time, too.  The invoice stated it would be here just before Thanksgiving, and it was.


title: Excellent magazine

text: If you any interest at all in old cars and trucks you need this. Great tips and resources for the restorer.


title: Flawed but a fun and unique experience due to the diversity of great puzzles and geeky articles

text:
Even with its flaws, Game World of Puzzles has been one of my lifelong favorite puzzle magazine publications.  Every issue contains at least one instance each of certain puzzles I always look for, especially the Cryptic Crosswords, Mixed Doubles, Paint by Numbers, Battleships, Kakuro, and Pencil Pointers.  I also enjoy the themed puzzles with quirky illustrations near the beginning of the issue as well as the Wild Cards section, which also appear in every issue, not to mention the assorted logic-based puzzles that periodically show up though not in every issue (e.g. Hashi).  Many of these puzzles are not available elsewhere, or at least that I've been able to find.  Each puzzle is rated on perceived challenge, and there is a good range of easy to difficult puzzles.  Even the articles in every issue that often appeal to my gamer geekiness are interesting to read.

One thing I've noted is how much more often the puzzles feature trademarked names and the like, as opposed to other puzzle magazine publications that rarely go beyond pop culture names and titles but otherwise use generic wording.  While this can make the experience a lot of fun when the licensed wording refers to something relevant to my interests, such as the names of certain video game characters and restaurant chains I like, I suspect that it contributes to the overall per-issue cost and reduction of actual solvable content.

Sadly, cost is one of this publication's main drawbacks.  An 80-page or so issue currently costs about $5 off the newsstand - when it's even available during a given month.  Subscribing to it can help reduce cost and availability problems, and even the newsstand price is still less than a coffee drink at many places

Even so, another drawback is the ratio of solvable puzzles to what might be considered to be "filler."  About 10-15 pages in a given issue may be dedicated to articles, game reviews, and contests, and while those are all still very much related to the broad topic of games in general, they do take away from the overall number of puzzles that can fit in one issue.  Other puzzle magazine publications tend to have a much smaller proportion of non-puzzle content; they may have a couple of ads and a letter from the editor, but most of the pages otherwise contain nothing but puzzles and answer keys.
 Speaking of ads, Games World of Puzzles occasionally includes PSA-type ads, which may either resonate with your personal values or detract from them.

Finally, this is a bi-monthly publication, which makes it harder to find anywhere and reduces the opportunities for a fun puzzle solving experience.  On the other hand, the lack of frequency can add to the anticipation of getting to enjoy your favorite puzzles from it, as it does for me.

So, would I recommend this one?  You bet I would!  The pleasure I gain from each issue far outweighs its flaws, and the diversity of puzzles and often-entertaining articles on general gaming make for a unique experience for me and likely would for other puzzle and game geeks.


title: A wonderful variety and complexity of logic and math-based puzzles

text:
I have been a lifelong fan of logic problems and various math-based problems, so this publication has been a godsend for me.  For years, I'd actually been picking it up from the bookstore whenever a new issue came out, but that has many disadvantages, so I was pleased to find that I could subscribe to it via Amazon.  No more going  out of my way to head to the bookstore only to find that they don't have the latest issue yet.

I am hooked on certain puzzles that are featured in pretty much every issue but which I rarely see in other puzzle magazines, especially the Math Mazes and Square Logics.  Unsurprisingly, there are also about a couple dozen Logic Problems in each issue, with varying difficulty levels and scenarios, which keeps them interesting for me.  And there is a good mix of other types of puzzles I enjoy, from the multitude of Cross Sums (also known as Kakuro) to the once-per-issue Cryptic Maths.

It would be perfect were it not so expensive, however.  It used to be that Dell would publish 6 issues per year for under $5 each.  Sadly, they recently reduced it to 4 issues per year, and increased the cost per to a couple dollars more.  Still a great value considering the diversity and complexity of the puzzles, but it's getting prohibitively expensive.  I just hope that Dell will rein in the cost - or at least reinstate it to the former bi-monthly frequency of issues.


title: Shows good tips on fitness

text: Love all info


title: Very good helpful hints

text: Love this magazine


title: Great recipes

text: My favorite recipe magazine


title: A balm for the soul

text: For those of you who treasure art, literature, and the spiritual dimension, do consider subscribing to this publication. The reproductions are outstanding. It's a high quality journal and deserves a large readership. I love it!


title: amazon magazines

text: Amazon makes ordering any magazine a joyful process.  It is so easy and I,m reassured that all will be correct with my subscription. Love this great magazine too. Always an enjoyable read.


title: Last of the LARGE PRINT magazines

text: I used to read this as a kid with my mom.  I recall the section called DRAMA IN REAL LIFE, and of course the humor sections.  Now I buy this for my parents.  Same great content.  It's too bad that it seems to be, surprisingly, the last of the LARGE PRINT magazines.  I realize print is a tough sell, but good marketing should target the billion (?) seniors who still can't or don't want to use Kindles and smart phones.


title: Not what it used to be.

text: A magazine I once enjoyed has deteriorated since my last subscription. Content focus has shifted as well as the quality. I will have to explore alternatives now.


title: The last left.

text: The remaining bastion of hot rodding from my youth. Hot Rod, Car Craft and Popular Hot Rodding were the how to manuals for prior generations. Support Hot Rod with a subscription before our automotive heritage is lost.


title: Five Stars

text: great magazine


title: This magazine is losing steam - Thanks Tribune. Co.

text:
I do live in Chicago, so my viewpoint may be different than that of someone who doesn't live here and probably only comes here once a month.
I subscribed to this magazine 2 years ago, before the Tribune Co. bought it. It had several great articles each month and was really relevant not only to people living in Chicago, but to those who had just moved here. I still have several of those because they were so good to have.
Some of my favorite, and headlining, articles include: Chicago's Best New Restaurants (May 2001), Chicago's Guide to Summer (May 2001), 25 Weekend Getaways (June 2001), Guide to Surviving O'Hare (Feb. 2001)
When I resubscribed 6 months ago (post Tribune buy out) I started to notice it was catering to a different set of people. It now at least seems to have a lot less articles and they are a lot more relevant to people who live in the suburbs, or are Chicago old-money. Definitely catering to the 50+ crowd now.
From the Jan. 2003 edition: Chicago's top doctors, From the Dec. 2002 edition: The Most expensive things in town, and Look at this month's highlight 'Chicago's Richest people'.. Why do I care? I don't!!
I will NOT be renewing my subscription to this formerly good magazine.


title: Good magazine, bad business practice

text:
I enjoy this magazine and have been a subscriber for a couple of years now.  However, I've had enough of the shifty business practices and will no longer be subscribing to this magazine despite I do enjoy reading it.

Magazine itself, I'd give 4 stars.  Most months there something interesting for the diy'er that makes it worth getting.

This is the second year in a row that I've been disappointed with some stupid business decision they've used to squeak a few extra bucks from their subscribers.  Last year, they sent out a "double" issue which counted as two magazines.  I subscribed to 12 issues for a year, not 11.  If your going to release 11, then you need to say that up front and state it at the time of billing.  This year, I got a hard bound book that I didn't order followed by repeated bills for said book.  Now it's up to me to deal with and figure out a way to return it.  I don't want to spend a couple hours of my life dealing with how to return something I didn't order so I'll reward the publisher with one less subscriber.

It's a good magazine, but if you subscribe be ready to deal with some headaches from the publisher.


title: Great and Interesting Magazine

text: This magazine really has a lot in it. It has many different articles and is very interesting. I have been reading it for a long time, and it is very rare I find an issue I don't like. If you are fascinated by mechanics, this is a great magazine for you.


title: Great publication

text: I love this magazine and have been reading it for years. I think that the last few pages are just filled with way too many advertisements that have nothing to do with the kind of science that is in the magazine. The magazine overall is just enough science in not too sciencey of terms so normal people can really understand and enjoy it. This really is one of my favorite magazines because it covers a lot of different advancements in science and engineering all in one magazine.


title: Excellent value.

text: Been reading TV Guide almost forever.  Keeps me up to date.  Excellent value.


title: Great magazine

text: This magazine is great! It covers many different topics that are important to anyone who keeps up with technology, DIY, mechanics, and much more.


title: Wish I had more time!

text: Loved the magazine but never had time to read it. I guess that's what I get for being a nerd and having 5 kids.


title: GLAD TO CONTINUE MY SUBSCRIPTION TO ONE OF MY MAIN ...

text: GLAD TO CONTINUE MY SUBSCRIPTION TO ONE OF MY MAIN SOURCES OF INFLUENCES IN DECIDING WHAT MY NEXT ORDER(S)from  AMAZON WILL BE, AFTER CHECKING OUT THE REVIEWS OF NEW AND RECENT JAZZ RELEASES; THAT ALONG WITH AN ADDITIONAL  CHECK FOR WHAT'S AVAILIABLE FOR PRE-ORDER SATISFIES ALL MY NEEDS' THANKS, GUYS . TOM.


title: Great way to encourage intetest in outdoors and nature.

text: Grandkids really like it. My Dad did this for me many years ago. Always looked forward to receiving it.


title: Best Magazine Out There

text: This is my all time favorite magazine! Loads of vegan information that everyone should read and everyone can benefit from. I truely respect what VegNews does with the magazine and website. Awesome colors, articles, recipes and info. Thank you VegNews!


title: Subscription?

text: Description states it's a subscription but I only received one magazine, it's been 6 months.


title: LOVE THIS MAGAZINE!!

text: LOVE IT!!


title: Rolling Stone

text: I like it! Keeps me up to date on the music industry past and present.Let's me know what direction it's going in.


title: My favorite magazine. Very informative.

text: Great articles.


title: Not that great a magazine

text: Hard to recommend.  Way too much advertising.  Content wasnt all that interesting to me.


title: Please see addendum/edited, as editors of the magazine have changed

text: I ordered this magazine in mid-November. The magazine just got here finally two weeks ago. I had better get all of my issues through this subscription, or there will be trouble... That said, this is the best English-language computer enthusiast magazine in the world, bar none. PC Format is too expensive (I don't need a DVD disc of stuff that I can download on my own). CPU is just a shill for whoever pays them nowadays, their articles were boring, and their hardware reviews were not detailed enough anyway. PC world has a good privacy watch section, but their hardware reviews are nonexistent save for whatever desktop they liked that month (stupid benchmark charts are useless). Maximum PC is okay (I have a subscription), but they need to sell it without the DVD also... actually, I think I'm going to order a subscription through Amazon here to avoid renewing for $29.95... CustomPC goes in-depth on things that really matter, like the anatomy of a CPU/GPU, or what power supply is the most efficient... It IS expensive, but I think its well worth it. Update 2012: James Gorbold, the editor of Custom PC, has left the magazine (replaced by Ben Hardwedgie), and it has greatly changed as a result. It's more like Maximum PC, reporting on a lot of stuff I don't care about, like smartphones (I know about Spybubble and Stinger). They have given more space to Mr. Leather and his modification tutorials, so that's a positive. But I find myself fondly reading past recent issues more (8-core AMD processor issue, etc.). The magazine has become more "emo", with guys writing articles literally apologizing for being male. I don't know if I will be renewing.


title: average magazine

text: Ok, not many pages or articles.


title: Such a sad end to a once great magazine

text:
I have been a subscriber to Car and Driver since I was 15 (I'm 54 now).  I laughed and learned by the likes of David E. Davis and Brock Yates (later in life, Brock became a friend as we both lived in WNY.)

This once great, snarky, sardonic, witty, and isighteful magazine has lost its edge.

The authors are insepid, dull, repetitive, formulaic, and boring.  The car reviews have become unsurprising, and the science pieces are not very well constructed - even if it is a useful factoid.

I have been involved with the automotive industry for many years and have occasionally sent along a comment, email, or suggestion.  As a youngster, I would get a response once or twice.  But today's staff seems to have forgotten the customer.  They only care about the ads for car stuff, and don't even pretend to be a magazine anymore.  Why even bother occasionally communicating with a long-time subscriber?

If this was just about being ignored because of my submittals I'd be fine.  But this modern iteration of staff seems to ignore the reader/customer across the board.  Their jokes are aimed at imaginary people and their bluster at each other - as if they are trying to outdo one another (instead of making a point.)

Such a sad end to a once great magazine.  Without a clear focus at the helm, these contributors will continue to meander helplessly in their thoughts, putting dowm pablum on paper, until the plug is pulled.

Like my subscription.

Sorry, Car and Driver - we must part ways.

If you ever get your act together again (hopefully before you go out of business) I will be eager to resubscibe...

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title: One Star

text: Once I seen Anderson Cooper on the cover. All I can use this for is Toilet Paper.


title: Science 'Light'

text:
The rating is 3 stars only because of the lack of depth of coverage and simplicity of explanations.  This is science 'light'.  If you have a science or engineering background, Discover is for you only if you are  long removed or are seeking a 'TV version'.  For those currently in the science and technology game or conversant, 2-3 stars is correct.  If you have little familiarity with science or technology, this is a good publication to become informed:  4-5 stars.

This is not a publication where one rating serves.  Please decide on the basis of your background.  Those seeking more depth should look to Scientific American or American Scientist.  For true technical articles Science or Nature are excellent publications with broad science coverage although typically lacking in 'technology' (as opposed to science).

2012 Update:  Should have done this last year.  Took a subscription to New Scientist in late 2010.  New Scientist is absolutely the best magazine for describing the edge of scientific research.  Not for only the layman or only the scientist, it provides summary information that is scientifically accurate and readable.  Wish I'd been reading this all along, somehow missed it.


title: Ordered for myself

text: I just love the National Park Magazines and everything in them.


title: Waste of natural resources.

text: Canceled this and it kept coming.  Stop killing trees.


title: Good magazine but it has it's flaws

text:
You would be hard-pressed to find a better magazine out there that deals with PC games. This mag has previews, reviews and even hardware reviews. The reviews are pretty much fair but I have seen some questionable ratings and omissions that leave me wondering.

Like one of the other reviewers here said, when they do a big review on a hyped game, they always seem to give the game a really great score. One exapmle would be Crysis. They did a really big review on it before the game was released and gave it a 98/100! That is one of their biggest scores ever and they gave it to a game that got an average score of about 90/100 on gamerankings.com. Not to mention the game was released with bugs that should have been counted against it, but there was no talk of bugs in the review at all. This is the main problem with the mag IMO. You only get one person's point-of-view and that person's job depends on large PC game companies making games for them to review. If they give a company like EA a bad review thus causing gamers not to buy the game, EA being one of the largest PC Game publishers may decide to stop making PC games and concentrate on console-only titles potentially putting the PC Gamer staff out of a job.

One other thing that bothered me was how they did not mention the copy protection used in their BioShock review or Spore review. Come to find out the games actually only allowed the consumer to install the game three times and after that the game was useless not to mention the impossible-to-uninstall SecuRom files. Seems to me a big time mag like PC Gamer would have at least mentioned this, but they did not. They instead gave the game a 91/100 leading many to buy the game without knowing about the ridiculous copy protection.

Finally, the mag is absolutely filled with ads. Every other issue gives us a 20-page ad for some crappy cell phone games. I definately could do without this annoyance as they have nothing to do with PC's or PC gaming.

As for the positive, the reviewers and staff seem likeable and there are always contests where you can win something cool. I especially like the articles on assembling a computer from scratch and hardware reviews. Both helped me greatly when I built my first computer. I would say that I can trust the review scores for the most part. The mag also sends out 13 issues a year instead of 12 and come bundled with DVD-ROM demos and reviews.

The mag also does some reviews on MODS for some of the games. This came come in handy if you have beat your favorite game and you are looking to extend the life of the game through modding. Sometimes they even include some MOD files on their DVD's that they send out with each issue.

With computer games seemingly taking a back-seat to console games, it is nice to have a mag that will only focus on the PC side of gaming. I do feel, however, that this mag is past it's prime as are PC games in general and is in need of an overhaul that benefits the subscriber. As of right now, I am considering not renewing my subscription that I have had for 4 years but I also recedntly got a PS3 so I admit that my attention is now more focused on the PS3 as are most game companies these days. I would recommend the mag for diehard PC gamers but if you own a console like the 360 or PS3, you may find that many PC games today are simply ported (sometimes very poorly) from a console anyway.

Update: No mention of Spore DRM in November issue. They gave the game a 91% however. Lego Indiana Jones got a public scolding for SecuROM DRM but Spore, another EA game, got no mention of the DRM at all. Also, I have heard on the forums that people automatically have their subscriptions renewed and are sent to collections if they don't call up and say they want to cancel....not a good way to keep long-time subscribers.

I decided to write to the PC Gamer Staff to get an explination of their new policy not to mention DRM in the reviews and now they claim they don't know if a game is going to include DRM even though for the past year or so they have. For me, not including DRM in the description is the end. If they aren't going to tell their subscribers that installing a certain game can also install privacy invading software that can potentially take control of your computer and cause compatibility issues, then I will look elsewhere. Keep in mind, on-line reviews are free and some sites even get many people's point of view rather than just one person like in this magazine. As of 2/16/09, if I could, I would change my review to 2-stars for the awful way the magazine has decided to handle DRM.


title: too metrosexual...

text: I used to subscribe to Details many years ago...before the days of Maxim and FHM.  It used to be a decent magazine.  I guess after being a subscriber of Maxim for many years I am biased now.


title: Esquire is really the only play...

text: Not to be confused with or classified amongst such boyish rags as GQ, Esquire magazine is the broadest sweeping ode to the American man we have in periodical print. In no other magazine will you find the compendium of practical information, raw investigative journalism, summation of one(usually prolific) man's life lessons (See 'What I've Learned- every issue ever), a great work of short fiction, thoughts on life, money sex, work, kids, politics, etc... and even what one might wear if one was a narrower, Ryan what's-his-face type fellow instead of a 5'7 275lb man-bear. It's hard to cram into a short review what they cram into an issue of Esquire and even harder to explain how others just fall short, but for my money, if you had to subscribe to just one, this is it.


title: For fans and inspiration

text: Four out of five only because I could use like an issue a month. Or a weekly would be nice.<br />Informational, fun, great integration of garden and railroad. We all know our little trainsets have some give/take, this publication has something for everyone involved. Always great tips, well written stories, and motivational layout photos and articles.


title: artistic bang for your buck

text: i am PLEASED to see a magazine with more images than adds. yes ladies and gentleman it's true. for the lover of photographic images this is paradise found. a magazine created to tap into the wealth of "amateur" photographic images that are out there. many of the photos are categorized in general themes for the viewer to ponder and enjoy. add to that some interesting articles, throw in a couple teaser adds and you have a pretty damn interesting, pleasing magazine.


title: Five Stars

text: Love the magazine!


title: HUSBAND LOVES IT.

text: This is one of my husband's favorite magazines.  He spends a lot of time on different topics and enjoys the coverage.


title: Awesome

text: Creative and inspiring!


title: Wife loves it.

text: Ordered this subscription for my wife.  She enjoys this magazine immensely.  First issue arrived on time.


title: Zootles - Great Education!

text: I have a 5 year old and a 2 year that really enjoy these Magazines!!  Sometimes even the 9 year old pipes in and shares what she learned from reading them.  The magazines are very informative - even a young child can understand!  I really LOVE that Zootles includes a Letter and a Number and a Color!  Zootles makes learning about Animals and Nature very fun!  Zootles doesn't seem to be swayed in one direction politically(if that makes sense) just very honest education and our whole family is lovin' it!!!


title: Great magazine

text: It was great


title: If you love british history this is the magazine for you

text: Yes it is expensive.  But it is a first class product month after month.  I love it!


title: Five Stars

text: My favorite magazine, by far.


title: Great Magazine

text: I've been a subscriber for 20 years and Sunset has gotten better and better over the years.


title: If your a pilot, or aspire to be one, this is a must subscribe magazine.

text: Great magazine at an unbeatable Amazon subscription price. A great magazine for all pilots and aviation enthusiasts.


title: Good for a Fixer-Upper

text: Lots of projects......


title: good

text: good


title: FIRST IMPRESSIONS

text: WELL, AS MY DAUGHTER SAID, "GEE DAD THESE ARE CARS THAT YOU GAS AND GO, NOT ANTIQUE OR OLDIES."<br />BUT HAVING REVIEWED THE PAST ISSUES LIST OF TOPICS AND SEEING THAT THE EDITOR MADE THE COMMENT IN HIS EDITORIAL THAT THEY NEED TO MAKE CHANGES....I'M WON OVER, AND IF THE ISSUE ISN'T THAT GREAT, THE PAPER IT'S PRINTED ON IS GREAT FOR WIPING OFF TOOLS. AND THAT'S NOT MEANT AS AN INSULT.


title: Three Stars

text: ok


title: Five Stars

text: Great read, always!


title: Interesting topics

text: A good read, scientific enough without overwhelming


title: Love my HGTV magazine

text: Best magazine out


title: Only good for the tax deduction.

text: After 3 or 4 years of getting this magazine I am not renewing this year,  I am going back to Massage & Bodywork. Agreed with another reviewer that even the articles that promise information are nothing but hype about the technique and a come on to take the course. That, or 3 full pages of how wonderful the method is, with not one particular on execution. Or fluff articles such as Your Heart Centered Practice, lots of those. Then, I swear, it seems this year, that every other issue is the Buyers Guide. I personally never care to see either the magazine or Buyers Guide again.


title: Fantastic Resource for All of Use Neuroatypicals

text: Thank heavens they supplement/extend this useful quarterly publication with a fantastic website: additude.com.  I read this cover to cover when it comes, and always find something helpful for myself and my family. I am delighted to be a subscriber.


title: Love it!

text: My 4 year old grandson loves this magazine! He thinks it's cool getting mail addressed to him!


title: Great gift.

text: I've been getting this for my niece for 3 years.she LOVES it.


title: Three Stars

text: Great magazine with way too many adds.


title: Martha Stewart is so truthful ❤😇❤

text: I think Martha Stewart is fabulous The magazine gives you so many ideas I love love love it thank you Vicki


title: MBA the only Mnt. Bike Mag you'll Need

text: It took a couple of months to finally get my first mag which i couldn't find anywhere in this town. But it was worth the wait. MBA is a mag you'll literally read cover to cover because even the advertisements are good and some i'll be doing business with soon due to good pricing. Anyway, the mag gives you good tips and ideas along with reviews of products. Some of the verbage is over my head, but i'll catch on along the way. I thinks it's a good mag for beginner to Pro. I found myself even taking notes on some websites they refer to as good to go to to find trails to ride on. Keep up the good work MBA!<br />BodybyGym, Wyoming


title: LOVE this magazine

text: LOVE this magazine. Excellent price point with great information, articles, recipes and more. I will continue to renew my subscriptions as long as it stays at an attractive price point. Great for the food enthusiast or home cook, and would make an excellent gift for those in your life who enjoy culinary pleasures as well.


title: Great value. Great magazine

text: Great value. Great magazine. Like the articles and the useful information. Always arrives on time and in good condition. Will keep renewing subscription as long as it stays at this price.


title: Beware of scam

text: If I could have left no stars I would have. The magazine is fine, good for kids. However the way the company works is terrible. They will not allow you a notice of payment is going to be deducted before hand. They simple take it from your and account at random days. One time a charge will be 2 weeks some times 3 weeks, this was confirmed by one of their representatives they charge when its pulled from the warehouse, not on a schedule at all. And they scam you into paying more than the agreed upon amount. And then not knowing there's a balance on your account because their website doesn't give you that information. You get a paper bill in the mail that is now past due and with interest for being past due. Stay away from this company.


title: Not for me

text: Too much god talk for this atheist. Should have named this magazine God's Country or something like that so I wouldn't have wasted my money.


title: Oprah Magazine

text: Great magazine. Different than any other on the newsstands. Interesting articles and features. Would recommend to anyone looking for something other than the typical monthly ladies magazine.


title: Car & Driver

text: Bought for 13 yr. old nephew last year & he asked for another year for Christmas.<br />Glad he likes it.


title: Details

text: Not nearly as good as it was in the 90's. Arena, out of Britain, still has an edgy fashion vibe and lots of current music scene articles.


title: Still love Rolling Stone, but hate the new format.

text: I've subscribed to Rolling Stone for many years and have enjoyed the political articles - especially Matt Taibbi and Tim Dickinson - immensely.  The magazine had gotten a bit thin, to be sure, but the remedy is far worse.  The new, stiff-covered version is so large the post office has difficulty cramming it into my postal box.  The result, of course, is something that resembles a ragged sausage.  It's impossible to read it anywhere other than a place where you can lay it down and splay it out.  No more tossing it in the tote bag to read at lunch.  It seems like a magazine version of a coffee table book.  My suggestion would be to return to the previous format, but stick with the monthly rather than bi-monthly issues, adding more pages and more content.  I may not renew my subscription if the giant, cumbersome format remains.


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: It's changed

text: Used to be pretty good, but it has definitely changed in the last couple of years -- has political undertones in most articles now.  Very distracting.  will not renew.


title: A subscription so convenient

text: I subscribe to The New Yorker through Amazon because it's the most convenient way to do so.  It's easy for me to keep track of subscription expiration dates via Amazon.


title: Well rounded magazine, just a little on the light side

text:
I've been into alternative medicine and health since my late teens. I was looking for a magazine that had info on food, exercise, healthy lifestyles, etc., but one that wasn't just aimed at women, nor a narrowly-focused speciality magazine. If that is your goal, Experience L!fe may not be your only choice, but magazine stands are not running over with them, that's for sure.

Getting my first issue, I think the magazine has about a 70/30 ratio of female to male articles. One article on a NFL quarterback, mixed in with some articles on yoga, exercise, the hazards of antibiotics and soy, healthy eating, stuff for kids, etc.

But hey, that's 30% more stuff for guys than most similar magazines, so I'm not complaining. The health information seems solid. The magazine seems to be put together nicely. All in all, it seems like a magazine you can feel good about.

My one and only complaint is that it seems just a little on the light side. I had read most of what I intended to read of my first issue in about 45 minutes. It has about the typical amount of ads in it for a magazine these days, but when you factor them out, again, just a little light on content. That's why I gave it four stars instead of five.

Since it seems the staff reads these reviews, maybe they will beef it up just a little in the future.


title: Wired---Yes it get's you in the front of the digital world.

text: Wonderful insightful magazine with so much to offer the reader.


title: Fabulous publication. Covers show in. As well as ...

text: Fabulous publication.  Covers show in. As well as raising for meat/milk.


title: 60 years still the best

text: I'm 69 and been reading and enjoying RD since I could learn to read in 1956.  My mom always had a subscription and she and my dad enjoyed it too.  Each edition was thoroughly read.  I got this subscription for my 39 year old daughter and her family and now my 8 and 12 year old grand daughters love it as much as I did.  It's a great collection of short articles and humor that can be picked up in numerous 15 minutes sessions.


title: Worst subscription customer sertvice

text: Recently I subscribed TAS for two years but all I received was two issues when there are another 5 issues available now! I contacted them many times and the customer service apologized and told me that they send the issue right away, but another two months passed and I received nothing after same thing happened another time I asked for cancelation they did it without trying to find any solution!<br />It seems that it happens a lot and they are used to it.


title: I recommend .

text: Excellent activities.I subscribed for my son,now he's 35 ,now my grandson gets it.<br />So happy for the bilingual version,so needed.


title: A companion throughout the years.

text: Have always liked this magazine. The rich history of jazz stays alive.


title: Coolest magazine.

text: best gun mag out there.


title: Love It

text: I like the detail is some of the projects and all the pictures. Noy decided what I don't like yet. :)


title: VERY not happy

text: Hearst publishing is slimy. I NEVER ordered this, last time was two years ago, then my sister picked up the subscription for Mom last year, so NO IDEA. They also kept sending us bills charging us for a subscription, many times after we already paid them. Slimy.


title: They really can keep it interesting

text:
What I like about wired:  it's simple, they forget about rules and guidelines and push boundaries where they can be pushed, write stories nobody else wants to touch on, say what they want about products that others won't dare.  It's what this magazine is known for.  They keep things interesting every month and they are quite diverse that you can always find a way to spend an hour or two going through the magazine.
How many other magazines out there will write a FIFTY page article about the DOJ vs Microsoft and not give a hoot about how much space that took.
Or write a aritcle after article that on some pages are just nothing but text, no pictures, no cheat sheets, just text.
Or that review products givng them a bad name while the advertiser is staring you in the face on the next page.
They have a cult following and a very talented staff....please, check this out...it's so cheap you owe it to yourself to get a subscription!!


title: Four Stars

text: Great magazines. I just don't have time to read them.


title: Not too bad, but the product reviews and ads aren't so great.

text: I like this magazine overall. It's a good pregnancy magazine for its articles, although sometimes I feel like I could have gone with another pregnancy book instead. In a given issue, I'd say that about 85% of the articles are relevant, useful and interesting, which is pretty good. However, all the products that are recommended or reviewed and/or the ads for products are almost always for over-priced baby items (ie. product recommendation for a $1600 crib in the current issue), most of which are unnecessary. I wish I could get a better idea of baby gear and items to purchase from this magazine, but I can't without spending an arm and a leg, so I end up having to do most of my research on products elsewhere. I learned this the "hard way", when I fell in love with a bedding set in an ad in the magazine, only to find that it was $300. I ended up purchasing a similar design for only $45 from Walmart. So my recommendation (unless you have a "healthy" baby budget) is to take the products reviews/recommendations and ads in this magazine with a grain of salt (I have a feeling they only review these over-priced items because they get paid for it) but go ahead and take in the articles, because I think the articles are pretty good and that's what makes me still like this magazine and read every issue from cover-to-cover.


title: acoustic guitar magazine

text: I have been buying this mag since its inception, I have saved many of the issues because the info has been extremely helpful for my guitar playing and being able to read about the pros that i listen to , how they write, play,what they use for equipment has been intertaining and informative. they have recently made changes in format and writing mostly for the better.I espeally apreceate their having more on song writing. as far as i'm concerned this is the best guitar mag out there and i'm a guitar magazine junky enjoy. John M. Eadie


title: If you like landscapes....

text: If your thing in photography is outdoors-  landscapes, sun sets, dawn, mountains, lakes, wild life, etc., then this is the correct magazine for you.  The techncial level is just right for a serious amateur photographer, or even professionals.  The articles and the ads are very useful.  Price is good; results are excellent.


title: A little too fancy for me

text: I breeze through it to look for any plain boring stuff they might have (not very often).  My wife likes to look at the desserts.  This was purchased for us as a gift and we renewed once, so it peaked our interest enough to do that.  Its a good magazine for the break room or the bathroom.


title: High Quality

text: These are the types of magazines that you want to keep on your bookshelf.  The pictures are all very artistic.  The paper is thick, high quality paper.  The recipes are all great.  At least try a 1 year subscription if you aren't sure about it.  At the very least you will have a handful of gifts to give to people who like to cook.


title: Wife Loves it

text: I'm not a tea or coffee person, so this magazine isn't my... favorite (you probably thought I would say isn't my cup of tea!) magazine that gets delivered to the house.  However, my wife loves it and we have given gift subscriptions to three people after they looked at our issues.


title: Great Pure Science

text: While Popular Mechanics is for a little bit of everything, and Popular Science is great for ideas, Discover is pure science.  Sure, there is some speculative science, but for the most part it is solid and well thought out.


title: Second Place to Popular Mechanics

text: The articles are well versed and well researched.  I wish more of the ideas put forth in the magazine would come to fruition though.


title: Best Magazine Ever

text: This is by far my favorite magazine to receive.  Other magazines will sit around for a few days before I get around to reading them, but I usually at least skim the articles as soon as I get popular mechanics!


title: 1.5 stars ... and thata being generous.  Look how many comments give low ratings. Boring mag!

text: WAS interesting at first. This dumb magazine is almoat ALL ADS.  Screw then!  They get ZERO STARS


title: Good job Bloomberg

text: Started getting this magazine as a free trial and will definitely be renewing -- fresh, intelligent writing and always topics that I dont find covered in the WSJ or NYT. Not as stuffy as the Economist. Giving as gift to dad the retired broker!


title: Number of Issues

text:
Nice Product Detail. 103 issues?

Anyone receive 103 issues a year?


title: Great ideas

text: Enjoying this, and the ideas each month


title: Great coverage of spirits.

text: I find myself wishing frequently that Malt Advocate were a monthly magazine.  Excellent in-depth coverage of whiskies and good coverage of other spirits and beers.  MA has led me to many great discoveries in the world of whiskey (and whisky).  Very educational and easy to read.  Strongly recommended for someone who wants to broaden their knowledge of malted spirits.


title: Parents beware - Make sure it's age appropriate!

text: Parents - beware of age appropriateness!  I purchased a subscription to this magazine for my teenage son as a Christmas present.  I'm so glad I previewed it first.  I realize that snowboarders have colorful language and a certain culture (I used to be a skateboarder as a kid).  However, I would caution parents that this magaine contains some sexually explicit advertisements for snowboard equipment and the interviews and some of the columns contain foul language and explicit references.  Everything but the "f" word is in full print and even that you don't have to imagine because only part of it is "x'd" out.  Yes, my son is old and wise enough to know the connotations and the language.  No one's kid is a saint but that verbage and some of that content isn't acceptable in my household.  I actually yanked one of the two page advertisements that was very visually sexual and containted the language to go with it as well (and a website).  I have a younger daughter that I didn't want to even see this magazine!  Otherwise the magazine is cool and would appeal to all level's of snowboarders.  It does contain a lot of advertisement though.  I enjoyed the travel articles and seeing the snow from a snowboarder's perspective (except for the trashiness part).  It was also nice to read interviews with professional snowboarders who didn't have to trash talk to explain their views.  So if you are a parent, I caution you that this is material you will want to check out before giving it to your kid.  I almost pulled the subscription but made an agreement that I will preview the magazine and edit as necessary before it enters the house and it cannot be left out around younger kids.  I'm interested to see if further editions are like my first eye-opener.  We'll see if we continue with it.  I'm sure there are people out there that will trash me for my viewpoints on profanity but this time I had to take a stand.  You are free to check it out and make your own opinions!


title: Four Stars

text: Good prime time TV guide!!!!! :)


title: The best in there is - for new home owners and professionals.

text: The best home building magazine there is. One of the only magazines I'm willing to pay full price for, and never want to discard older issues. Excellent content -- there is no other publisher like Taunton Press.<br />I discovered these books while waiting to return something at Lowes Hardware on day. I'm so glad I had to wait in line -- I never would have noticed these books (and this magazine).


title: My favorite

text: I just recently decided to subscribe to this mag. and that was only based on the low price. But it has really suprised me and I totally enjoy this magazine. It is definately my new favorite. Its got a lot of informative articles, unless other mags of its kind that don't have much reading in them.


title: 90% Ads 10% Content :(

text:
I came across this magazine in the waiting room of my husband's doctor's office and I was immediately hooked, I was disappointed when his appointment ended because I had to stop reading it!

I immediately scoured for deals on getting a subscription and was so excited when it finally arrive...only to find that it was 90% ads, 5% overpriced decor and organization suggestions, and 5% what I was so excited about.

I guess I failed to check the dates on the magazines at the doctor's office because this definitely doesn't seem like the same magazine whatsoever!

The saddest part is that I paid way more than $5 for my subscription, I'm pretty sure it was around $30, possibly more. So basically I paid $30 for a monthly subscription of ads and overpriced recommendations, it really sucks that this seems to be the case with almost every magazine these days, the only ones that are more content than ads are the 'trash' gossip magazines and that's just plain disappointing.


title: woo hoo

text: This magazine is the best I have ever read!


title: with great photos and info

text: Yes, with great photos and info.


title: Four Stars

text: Great +


title: OLD ISSUES

text: I received my 1st issue, JULY, the end of the 1st week of August.  I don't appreciate paying for a 6 month subscription and the first issue I get is almost 2 months after it was available on the newstands


title: Reading Time since 1958

text: Liked Time since 1958


title: My favorite magazine!

text: This is one of my favorite magazines! It has a little bit of everything, and I love the do's and don't's section too. Its aimed for 20 and 30 something women. I can't miss a month of it!


title: AWESOME UP TO THE MINUTE CELEB MAG!

text: I LOVE THIS MAGAZINE! IT HAS UP TO THE MINUTE, NEED TO KNOW CELEB NEWS. HONESTLY MOST OF THE TIME WHAT THEY SAY IN THESE "TABLOID" MAGAZINES TURNS OUT TO BE TRUE- JESSICA SIMPSON SPLIT, AND BRAD AND ANGELINA, JEN AND VINCE, JUST TO NAME A FEW....ALSO THERE'S MOVIE/DVD/MUSIC REVIEWS, MAKEUP AND FASHION TIPS, AND THE CLOTHES THEY HAVE IN THERE ARE AFFORDABLE SO YOU CAN DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE CELEB. I LOOK FORWARD TO EACH WEEK GETTING THIS MAGAZINE!


title: NOT a muscle car magazine

text: Great mag for someone who loves old British racers and classic restorations. My husband just renewed for 10-year subscription.


title: Good articles and a price guide

text: I've read three issues so far and have enjoyed them. There're good articles covering coins and news about them. It also has a section dedicated to paper money and world coins. Probably half of the magazine is a price guide, but there is still plenty of info to learn.


title: heres what i think

text: this mag totally bores me. i mean, i like lyric poetry somewhat but when will POETRY start representing concrete and spatial poetics every now and then?


title: It could be a 5-star magazine for you if you just want to see some photos

text: This magazine contains lots of photos of quite variable quality and taste.  This is NOT a magazine for people who are interested in photography and gives you zero discussion about photography.  I am very disappointed about this subscription and it is a total waste of money, although it may fit certain people's taste.


title: Helps keep me aware of new tech and what is best for me.

text: I got a stereo receiver they said was good and it was quite nice indeed.


Continues to set the standard for excellence in publishing; luscious photography, variegated writing with a social conscience. Keep up the good work, ladies and gentlemen.


title: Has gotten better recently

text:
I'm a long-time reader of Rolling Stone, bit for a while a few years back they almost lost me.  It seemed like they were trying to become a teen magazine - cover stories on Clay Aiken and the Britney Spears are for Teen Beat, not RS.  My beloved Rolling Stone was going downhill fast.

Happily things have improved recently.  Now some might argue they skew too much towards classic rock - but as an "old fogie" I guess that's fine with me.  The political writing has been excellent lately also, mainly thanks to Matt Taibbi's phenomenal coverage of the financial meltdown and the criminal scams on Wall Street (and in Washington).

I have always enjoyed Peter Travers' film reviews also, although I think there are probably better sources for music reviews online these days than RS.  Overall though, usually a lot of good reading material in each issue and well worth a subscription.


title: YAY!!

text: A must read for any science enthusiast in the household. I got it at a steal of a price for a 2 year subscription.


title: The Best Magazine for Drummers

text:
I've been picking up DRUMHEAD on the newsstands for over a year now, and I can tell you there's no finer mag out there for the serious or aspiring drummer. The usual articles are present on technique, but this one goes beyond all of that. How about regular health and fitness articles? It's here. Equipment reviews? They've got it - and not just the major brands, but all the boutique percussion shops get press as well.
Everyone gets big players and does some kind of interview. These folks actually ask the right questions. Nothing about hair, or some off-stage gossip. The interviews are focused, informative and simply some of the best I've ever seen in this type of magazine.
If this is all you got, it would be plenty. But they include a CD(!) with every issue, with lessons, play-alongs and demos. Not some once-a-year trick to boost sales, every disc in each issue is useful.
DRUMHEAD has done such a good job, I'm hoping someone will take the hint in other instrument fields, or that a sister publication for guitar or keyboards will sprout. In any case, if you want to live and breath drums, this won't get you signed - yeah right - but it is a fine resource for drummers in all styles and at all levels. Check it out, see if you agree.


title: Five Stars

text: Love Flying magazine and the Pilot Reports.


title: are great!

text: Seems a bit thin, but the information it does have, and pictures, are great!


title: I don't really hate it....

text: I just have not seen one issue yet....I ordered both magazines at the same time and am still waiting for Eating Well.


title: Great Magazine

text: This is a great magazine loaded with useful information....however, it is geared for the younger women......not the over 50's crowd.  It still ahve great info but not sure I would reorder next year.


title: Great magazine

text: Been getting this for years -great ideas for fiber artists - fair priced - I would recommend this to quilters who work out of the loop!


title: Five Stars

text: love Dr oz


title: One of the best magazine for active quilters and those that just like to browse

text: This is a wonderful magazine.  I have always found it to be up to date with new ideas in patterns and methods.<br />Wonderful explicit magazine and it is a fun magazine.


title: Excellent read!

text: Of course the Gaines’ can do no wrong! This magazine is great! Can’t wait for the rest of the issues!


title: High Lights High Five

text: I cannot give you the review that you asked for because I have yet to reveive a  copy of Highlights High Five.


title: Five Stars

text: An interesting magazine to read in Spanish.


title: This is it....

text: PM is still the same as I remember it from years ago. I have not read this magazine in years, in fact I had a subscription for PM for years,I just let it lapse. This mag is a killer....JPN


title: S/A Renewal

text: Not always do I prefer auto-renewal, but with this magazine it works and I don't miss an issue.  Thanks Amazon.


title: Read with BOTH eyes open

text: It's a good news magazine for kids, overall.  Nowadays you have to worry about Leftist bias infecting all forms of media, so we were careful in selecting this publication.  For the most part, we've felt safe leaving our kid alone with a copy of it, until a recent article entitled, "House Passes Voting Rights Bill."  This 'story' ever-so-slightly shaded the truth about the so-called 'voting rights' bill.  It favored the Leftist take on the agenda to Federalize elections and leave them wide open to fraud.  Luckily my smart kid caught it.  Voter Integrity protections and State's Rights are more important now than ever.  Too bad that concept wasn't explained in light of the bill that is trying to extinguish it.  Tread lightly THE WEEK!


title: KILLER MAG!

text:
I received this magazine subscription for my b-day and I LOVE IT! I don't know how I lived without it. They show all kinds of styles and genres of music and the way the mag is laid out rocks! I learn something new every issue. Well written and thoughtful. I couldn't ask for more from a guitar magazine.
Jason
[...]


title: What more could you ask for?

text:
I love "GUITAR WORLD"! For all those haters that gave it less than 5 stars, what do you want? THEY just started an AMAZING digital issue and have always set out to respect all styles of guitar playing. EVERY issue is a pleasure to read and they continue to bring in new and exciting articles every month. If a magazine ONLY wrote what YOU wanted it to, how would you be exposed to different styles and tastes. Guitar players are guitar players and WE ALL learn from each other.
ROCK ON GUITAR WORLD!
Jason
[...]


title: Not as good as it housed to

text: Changed there formate.greared for younger reader. Not as good as it housed to be


title: Great magazine

text: This is the best metal magazine, the monthly hall of fame articles are worth the subscription. The magazine also doesn't focus on the same bands. The introduction of new artists is awesome.


title: Awesome mag

text: Love it lot of good reading


title: Great magazine and Educational

text: I've enjoyed the issues from HGTV magazine. I'm studying Interior Design and this magazine supports my understanding of different aspects in design. Plus, I can better understand how to design my home with items that look expensive for less with the comparison items in the magazine.


title: Great Mag

text: If you on a Guitar you need This


title: A great product. I look forward to future issues

text: A great product.I look forward to future issues.


title: Turn it up!

text: Love the mag. Sometimes the arrive ripped or torn. And after about 5 issues ya start getting the annoying describe notice


title: The best Neo-Conservative Magazine on the Market

text: Although I'm a Casey Democrat, meaning a social conservative and a fiscal progressive, I enjoy the Weekly Standard as probably the best neo-conservative magazine on the market.  I find it timely, informative, provocative and in-depth in terms of its coverage of issues.  I particularly like their "Week in Review" feature, whereby they review events of the week and provide some pointed commentary.  But where I particularly came to appreciate the Weekly Standard is in the debate over moral issues -- they offered innovative and clear arguments in favor of traditional family values, using solid research and up-to-date statistics from numerous different disciplines, while avoiding the usual worn rhetoric of the family values crowd (among which I include myself as a Casey Democrat.)


title: Way tooo far to the left

text: If you can get through the volume of ads (which probably explains why I keep getting offers to pick this up for $6 a year) you can get to a few decent articles. But beware, unless you're to the left of Bernie Sanders you're not going to like the browbeating left-wing bent of Esquire. No thanks.


title: Time magazine should be ashamed

text:
Like one commentor said..."The Truth Hurts". It does...If you're happy with your Martha Stewart and Scott Peterson news, do not buy this magazine. If you want the real dirt, left or right wing...this is it. They shoot from the hip.

 If you want the truth and not what you will see on the mainstream media, this is the magazine. They are well known to publish stories that the NY Times is afraid to publish. As a matter of fact, most of the writers on Mother Jones and The Nation used to write for the Times. And I just heard last week two stories written by NY Times writers that they're publishers wouldn't print. So guess who did? If you doubt me, look up the 25 Most Censored Stories of 2004 and 2005.


title: A magazine with guts: true reporting, no corporate agenda

text:
Mother Jones is what Journalism should be: gutsy, honest, no-holds barred investigative reporting.  Regardless of your political party, this is one of the last vestages of honest reporting left available to us.

Everything from world news, the envirnment, American politics and current events is researched thoroughly and reported honestly.

A must read for people interested in more news than is available the newspaper, or in Newsweek and Time.  If your tired of the pathetic blather that parades as news these days, it's time for Mother Jones.


Great magazine for keeping up with new cars and reviews. Disappointed with Amazon for crummy pricing - A subscription through Amazon is $15 annually, a subscription using the little card in a newsstand copy of C&D is $10, and for $12 you can get C&D + Road & Track for a year. I guess I'll mail in the postcard, rather than managing this subscription through Amazon.


title: Bad Customer Service From Publisher

text: I have never subscribed to Bon Appetit.  But I subscribed to Gourmet Magazine through Amazon.  Gourmet disappeared about October 2009.  And I got assurances from Amazon and the magazine publisher that I would get Bon Appetit (another magazine from the same publisher) for the remainder of my Gourmet Magazine subscription (seem to recall it was over 6 months).  Well here it is - almost March - and I haven't received a single issue of Bon Appetit.  I can understand consolidation in the magazine industry - but not such lousy customer service.


title: Great deal

text: Love the magazine, price is excellent!  Lots of good information and recipes, can swap out the flour with your own GF flours.


title: Great source for new books

text: Bookmarks contains so much information on new books plus recommendations on older ones.  A great source for anyone trying to decide what to read next. Also a lot of author profiles.


title: Well illustrated quick read for the modern us.

text: A modern, easy-to-read layout for a fun read of tip bits.  No other magazine does it this good.  This one will last in the print style.  We have to have some paper, right?


title: The American Standard for Model Railroaders

text: The largest circulation standard for American model railroaders.  Broad coverage of products, techniques, and existing model railroads.  Excellent for those just entering or considering the hobby.


title: Well worth the cheap subscription price.

text: Great magazine.  Doesn't just cover high end gear for the super rich.  Informative, and one of the few places to find a decent speaker review these days.


title: Be careful of Amazon Subscrition Service

text:
I felt compelled to write a short note after receiving a renewal notification too early.

I first ordered the Journal in June 05, I received a renewal that I thought was in order in March 06, now I'm getting another one in Dec 06.

It seems Amazon is engaging in some behavior that takes several months of subscription time away from consumers who order through them.  Be careful


title: Perfect For Any Dancer!!

text: This magazine is a must for any dancer who wants to learn more about the dance world ( specifically ballet). It offers excellent tips and information. Every issue is helpful, informative, and fun. An excellent purchase.


title: Used to be the best

text: Cycle World used to be the best motorcycle magazine there was, and I kept my subscription for years.  They did thorough bike tests, had comparisons and shootouts, and some great stories.  Now, they've changed it to 4 issues a year, with no bike tests (just some reprints), lots of fancy pictures, and lots of Kevin Cameron admiring himself.  Very little content I have any interest in at all anymore.  I tried to have an open mind, but I am now cancelling my subscription, and will continue to read Rider magazine on a monthly basis instead.


title: great deal

text: great price


title: Five Stars

text: Thank you!!


title: Maximum PC

text: Pretty much the best magazine as far as computer hardware is concerned. Always has dependable and accurate reviews that show little bias, besides possibly some Intel bias. Of course, this is because the magazine focuses on raw performance and not necessarily price per dollar, but it does mention when certain hardware is a great deal. It also periodically does a build on "under x dollars" which is nice if you are on a budget close to what they are using. The magazine always contains a good mix of content such as news, reviews, stories, and writings from the team. Overall, a great magazine that I have subscribed to for years and plan to keep subscribing to.


title: Great tech magazine

text: I've had a wired subscription for years. Only wish now I could get digital only subscription.


title: A fun, thoughtful magazine for trendy women

text:
I don't think it's fair to make Latina magazine be the be-all, end-all magazine for American Latinas.  It's not like we throw a fit when Cosmopolitan perpetuates "female" stereotypes.  I understand that for minorities, it would be nice to hold mainstream media to a higher standard, but sometimes, don't you just want to kick back on the couch and not stress?

For those moments of kicking back, not stressing, and not finding fault with everything around me, I love reading Latina magazine.  Thoughtful articles and first-person essays, easy recipes, and great trends.

And, I'm not even Latina -- I'm Asian-American.  And I have to say, reading this magazine has made me appreciate just that much more how we are all sisters in this world, just trying to find happiness, love, and a hot pair of shoes.


title: Five Stars

text: Very entertaining reading.


title: Five Stars

text: Very informative reading.


title: Not worth it.

text: Too many adds. The perfume smell can knock you out. Not happy with the content of this magazine.


title: Love it

text: Great magazine


title: I adore it!

text: This is my favorite magazine and I read it over and over. So many helpful articles, contacts, ideas. Very, very well done.


title: Creative ideas for the home

text: Love this magazine


title: Great magizine

text: Great magizine


title: Inspired decor

text: Wonder photographs and ideas


title: Lucky magazine + digital

text: Was sent back issues rather than spread out the subscription.  Also, it is difficult and unclear how to download the digital version.


title: Almost impossible to cancel

text: Gift. Had to make numerous phone calls to cancel.


title: I feel relaxed when I read this magazine.

text: I enjoy the articles, and love the graphics! I collage throughout the year-the graphics are perfect for vision boards.


title: Small print

text: The magazine has very small print.  Too compact


title: Five Stars

text: AA++


title: Nice for teens

text: This magazine was helpful to me in introducing my granddaughter, the delicateness of being a young woman, plus the article were mix in regards to colleges, career, and entertainment.


title: 9 weeks after my order, still havent gotten my ...

text: 9 weeks after my order, still havent gotten my first issue. I manage all my magazines through Amazon and I know they do their job, so its either the publisher and USPS.


title: The worst subscription

text: It's September 7th 2020, I didn’t get any Issue since I ordered July.<br />I didn’t get EVEN ONCE.


title: Garden Deflate

text: not worth the money


title: GREAT magazine!

text: I don't understand why your ONE YEAR subscription only has 48 issues and not 52 !  GREAT magazine !


title: poor medical advice

text: As a working mom and a physician, I look for ways to simplify and relax.  I used to subscribe but canceled my subscription.  This magazine has medical advice that is not mainstream.  And some is risky.  Tried and true medical advice may not be "sexy" but it should have equal footing to alternative treatments.  And non conventional medical advice should be labeled as such.


title: Its ok. I wont renew but it is ok

text: The magazine is OK, but has tons of advertisements(more than my other subscriptions. There are some helpful articles but nothing I can get on apples website. The how too's on apples website are actually better. Anyhow there's my 2 cents.


title: learned so much

text: i have always had had a love for birds..their beauty and intelligence are what draw me to them.


title: One Star

text: It's insulting to bank of the ignorance of the public by passing off pseudoscience as actual information.


title: It was great to order them thru amazon

text: I sure am enjoying these readers digest. It was great to order them thru amazon.


title: Five Stars

text: Best motorcycle magazine available.


title: MacLife

text: Great magazine if you own a mac, ipad, or iphone. If you don't own an apple product or are thinking of owning an apple product read a few of these and it will help you make up your mind. Each issue has plenty of tips and reviews to interest everyone.


title: Five Stars

text: I absolutely love the articles in this magazine. Especially  the places I have visited.


title: I like this magazine even though at times I feel to ...

text: I like this magazine even though at times I feel to old to appreciate it. This magazine gives health tips and excercise information that I can use.


title: Great!!

text: New recipes as well as old ones. I think I'll keep renewing this one. Great!!


title: Saveur Is really Great!!

text: I really love the recipes and descriptions of the food the authors and editors place in the magazine  . I have used some of them and found them very good.


title: Didn’t receive full subscription

text: Was suppose to get 4 issues, only received 2 before the please renew ad came. Super disappointing.


title: Scientific American (1-year auto-renewal)

text: As usually  "Scientific American"  contains handful of contemporary excellent materials written by professionals of highest rank.<br />I love this magazine. Tolaola


title: Keeps you aware of what’s going on in the world !

text: For anybody interested in how the world works , and what’s going on in the world , this is the magazine to get !<br /> Be prepared to spend a lot of time reading as this magazine is in depth and plenty of subtitles ,read what interests you ,  written in easily understood words and the print is of a larger font !  Highly Recommended !


title: magazines will die

text: Post of the stuff I can find on the net. But the big problem is that I pay for a year and only get four copies. I will never purchase a yearly magazine again, if I do not get 12 copies and will not pay not pay the high price for that. If magazines continue with high prices, many will die.


title: My gift subscription has not been received by the recipient yet.

text: I hope that the subscription starts soon


title: A must for a serious cook

text: This is a magazine designed for a serious cook.  The science of cooking is interesting even if one does not plan to make a particular recipe.  One keeps these magazines for reference.  They do not end up in the recycle bin.


title: speedy purchase

text: Thanks


title: Five Stars

text: Best thing for the bathroom since $h*t tickets.


title: mine

text: Ive be a subscriber for 20 years. All articles are clear and concise. No (at least little) bias toward a particular product.


title: Three Stars

text: Did not receive my Kindle copy.


title: Too many ads!

text: Too many ads!  I don’t know if I am reading an article or it’s an ad.  I find myself looking at top of each page to see if it says “advertisement”. Pictures are lovely.


title: Five Stars

text: One of the most entertaning and informative mags out there! Exceeds expectations.


title: Outside [Print + Kindle]

text:
Dispatches: The latest news and events in the world outside
Media: This month in books, film, TV, and video
Destinations: The hottest places around the world for active travel
The Guide: Our exhaustive A-to-Z compendium on a variety of subjects that matter to our readers
Bodywork: Fitness for the Outside athlete
The Essentials: The latest gear, equipment, apparel, and electronics
Exposure: World-class photography from all across the globe
Feature Articles: Outside’s focus is on the highest-quality journalism on sports, adventure, political and environmental topics, health and fitness, and much more, with a strong dose of consumer service in every issue. Three recent issues contained feature articles on mountaineer and humanitarian Greg Mortenson, an A-to-Z description of an unprecedented El Capitan climb, a report on conservation in Brazil, a tale of murder by pirates off the coast of Mexico, a first-person account of the construction of a dream cabin in Patagonia, a behind-the-scen... Read more


title: A must have for gardener's in the west

text: The rest of the country bewell, anyway, the problem with most gardening books and magazines is they seem to be speaking to people who live in the tundra for 1/2 the year. Those whom God has blessed by ordaining us to live in the wonderful west do not have that problem. So it becomes tedious each year to read about how to "winter" your garden when you are still weeding and caring for it and would probably fined for stopping. This magazine is the answer to that annoyance.<br />Aside from gardening information they also have ideas for decorating and camping and other family fun things. The only annoyance in this magazine can be found in their recipe section. It is nothing if not gourmet. To be perfectly honest, in CA I don't have time to be a gourmet cook. The weather is too nice to be stuck inside doing all that work. But, I do use their recipes once/month to have our "formal" meal. And they are quite delicious.


title: Best Adventure Journalism

text: I've read Outside for years and just resubscribed.  It's by far the best and most original adventure journalism out there.  It's a great read, has a lot of useful info about travel and almost every outdoor sport.  Highly recommend.


title: LOVE IT!!!

text: I love the outdoors and this magazine is amazing. It tells you all kinds of inportant information.


title: great destinations, and maybe some outdoor tips

text: I thought this magazine was supposed to be about the outdoors..gear,great destinations,and maybe some outdoor tips..Seems to be more about social issues now


title: fast shipping, great content

text: I was surprised at how quickly this shipped out to us.  The content is fantastic!


title: Might as well just get GQ.. Too many ads and garbage fluff writing.

text:
This magazine used to be good, one of the few magazines I actually subscribed to and would look forward to reading. Not anymore.

Lately it's just nothing but another Men's Journal or GQ. It's nothing but page after page of ads for men's fashion with the sporadic article written by guys who are probably more concerned with if their $1,000 shoes match their belt. They've also gone to overly pushing their politics and political correctness garbage on your face and that reflects a lot in their articles.

I'm not sure what changed over there, maybe new editors or management, but this magazine has become rubbish.


title: It has a few articles that are worth reading, ...

text: It has a few articles that are worth reading, but mostly I found my self simply skimming the articles.


title: My new favorite pastime

text: My new favorite pastime.


title: Good read

text: I enjoyed the stories but was hoping for more focus around entrepreneurship and discussion around market trends.


title: Favorite magazine!

text: Love this magazine. Great stories. Wonderful writing. Love the whole thing.


title: What gives?! Haven’t seen an issue in the new year yet....

text: Subscribed in October 2020. Got 2 issues for November and December 2020. Haven’t received an issue in 2021 yet. Paid for a year subscription, got two issues so far...


title: Image vs. Content

text: I'm not sure who's at the helm of this operation but I'd be willing to bet they don't get Outside too often. Not to be too cynical about it, but I just don't find this mag to be as USEFUL as it was before. If you like LOTS of articles on who the coolest extreme sports stars are, how they got their abs, and what gear they're wearing, subscribe NOW. The magazine looks amazing, the photography is top notch and they still manage to come up with a thorny article on the environment periodically. But for my money, it just feels like the editorial staff has been plucked from New York image mags that do one thing really well - SELL. I read National Geographic Adventure, and unlike Outside, I USE IT for information because it has CONTENT.


title: Have yet to receive the item

text: Although I understand the reason I have yet to receive the magazine it is still rather irritating.


title: Outside is no longer about the outside

text:
What was once a top notch outdoor magazine with Krakauer and Hampton Sides(where did ya go), the magazine has seemed to be hijacked by left wing ideologues who constantly hammer their propaganda. Every single issue has some BS story about global warming...uh I mean climate change. They seem to cater to the DWL DINK types who have gobs of money to spend on overpriced gear. Not all of your readership is loaded and can afford 3,000 dollar watches.
They also jumped on the bash whitey wagon with a recent article titled, "Are the outdoors too white?" The implication being that something that's too white is a really bad thing. In the article they had whine-ority after whine-ority complain that, you guessed it, white people weren't doing enough to help out non whites.
The magazine needs to go back to it's roots and put out fantastic articles like the Dave Shaw diving accident, the recent freediving article was really good, and a heart wrenching article about the Sespi creek tragedy. This is what Outside needs more of. The Lab rat and Bodywork articles were good too. More Outside, less BS fluff for rich folks.


I am a person who enjoys the outdoors and enjoyed the magazine at first. I thought that this magazine would help me grow my interest in the outdoors but after awhile it got boring because all this magazine seems to do is push products that an average person like me (who doesn't make a lot of money) cannot afford.


title: Two Stars

text: Seeing Anderson Cooper / Richard Branson on the cover ruined it for me.<br />I wont be subscribing.


title: Fraudulent billing practices

text:
It's bad enough that the quality of the articles has gone seriously downhill over the past few years...these days I hardly find an article worth reading in this magazine.  So I let my subscription expire.  I was not signed up for auto-renewal.

Even worse was that Outside (not Amazon) automatically renewed my subscription without my permission, and then sent me a bill for $24, and then threatened to take it to a collection agency.  This is downright fraudulent.  Needless to say I will never again buy anything from this publisher.  They have chosen to try to rip people off instead of providing good content.


title: Used to be good

text: Placed an order for an annual magazine subscription. Received one issue. Called outside magazine And it’s now a semi monthly publication. Advertised as a monthly. Never received another issue only received one with Tim Cook on the cover. Magazine said they would send more never did.


title: getting better, IMO

text:
looking at some of the past reviews, there seems to be a lot of hate for the direction Outside took a few years ago. i remember all too well, as many of the types of articles that made it a good mag went by the wayside and we ended up with a lot of celebrity coverage and product review/promotion.

i've seen a marked increase in quality, however, over the past year. the articles are crisp and cover subject such as the history of various Mt Everest expeditions/disasters, to the ill fated voyage of the Bounty during last year's Hurricane Sandy. i've found riveting articles nearly every month, and the reviews of books and lists of getaways have given me that itchy foot syndrome all over again.

i'd love to see more about adventures and travel that is more accessible to the average reader, as well as less expensive gear review (i'm in no way going to spend $5000 on a bike). i think Outside has taken a lot of criticism to heart and is making the necessary changes to appeal to its traditional readers, as well as new and younger readers with different ideas of what adventure is.

i'd recommend giving it another try. maybe you'll notice a better magazine.


title: My Favorite Greatest Magazine

text: I would subscribe for the chance to see a Roz Chast cartoon each week alone, never mind  Richard Avedon's photographs and the brilliant film reviews by Antony Lane and David Denby.  Oh yeah, there's always a good piece of fiction and maybe a poem or two.  This magazine is like a delicious 10 course meal for you brain.  Feed it!


title: Om, I like it.

text: As a new subscriber, I find the format of this magazine exciting and different from many others in the exercise/health genre.  My only complaint is with the Asana section.  I find some of the instructions unclear for getting into some of the more advanced postures.  Other than that, I really enjoy the balanced coverage of the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of yoga.


title: Too many ads!

text: This used to be my favorite magazine, but now it's just ad after ad after ad.  I go outside to get away from it all, and I like to read about climbing, biking, hiking, etc., when I have to be inside.  All the ads drain the joy from me.


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine and so glad I subscribed again


title: Outside [Print + Kindle]

text:
Dispatches: The latest news and events in the world outside
Media: This month in books, film, TV, and video
Destinations: The hottest places around the world for active travel
The Guide: Our exhaustive A-to-Z compendium on a variety of subjects that matter to our readers
Bodywork: Fitness for the Outside athlete
The Essentials: The latest gear, equipment, apparel, and electronics
Exposure: World-class photography from all across the globe
Feature Articles: Outside’s focus is on the highest-quality journalism on sports, adventure, political and environmental topics, health and fitness, and much more, with a strong dose of consumer service in every issue. Three recent issues contained feature articles on mountaineer and humanitarian Greg Mortenson, an A-to-Z description of an unprecedented El Capitan climb, a report on conservation in Brazil, a tale of murder by pirates off the coast of Mexico, a first-person account of the construction of a dream cabin in Patagonia, a behind-the-scenes look at bike manufacturer Specialized, and packages like the "Outside 100" year-in-review, a guide to nutrition, and a travel feature on 50 great places for getting lost.


title: Yoga Journal (1-year) Wonderful reading for people with lots of time on their hands.

text:
Basics: Yoga Journal's most popular column, Basics makes yoga asana and philosophy accessible to students who are new to the practice and long-time practitioners looking for a refresher course.
Eating Wisely: How we eat is a reflection of how we live, and for yogis, this means making thoughtful decisions about what goes on the menu. Eating Wisely examines the deep connections between spirit and food.
Home Practice: Starting a home practice can be a big challenge for yogis. Personal Practice provides all the tools readers need to roll out their mats at home.
Master Class: Offers in-depth instruction for the serious practitioner. Written by authoritative master yoga teachers.
Media: A critical discussion of the latest and most noteworthy books, music, DVDs, videos, and audiotapes.
Om: High-energy and fun to read, Om tells readers all they need to know about trends, news, fashion, people, places, and things that make the world of yoga fun and rewarding.
Features: Features always look at some aspect of yoga, whether for physical, emotional, or spiritual well being. Some current examples: Creating a Yoga space at home; using yoga to release yourself from addiction.


title: Better Homes and Gardens (1-year)

text:
Better Homes and Gardens is the vibrant, down-to-earth guide for the woman who is passionate about her home and garden and all that they encompass.
Product Description

Better Homes and Gardens is the vibrant, down-to-earth guide for the woman who is passionate about her home and garden and all that they encompass


title: Don’t count on receiving the magazine

text: I received the initial issue in August, but haven’t received any subsequent monthly issues.  What’s up with that Outside magazine?


title: Too Woke

text: When a company starts pandering to the religious left's demands - like BLM - it's time to switch periodicals.  As a long, long time reader - I just stopped after reading how "racist" the wine industry is.  SMH


title: Too Woke!

text:
Leave it to modern journalism and editors to screw up a publication.  Almost every article I read in the latest publication is inundated with progressive dog whistles.  Who knew the outdoors and outdoor people are racist white supremacists.  Who knew black hikers are at a higher risk of danger in the wilderness - not from nature, but from other hikers - notably white hikers.  One author writing about buying a pick up truck had his woke disclaimer that he is not a right winger or climate denier - but he does like the same massive pick up trucks.

I have no time to read this nonsense.  I will let my subscription expire.


title: Hello, anyone home?

text:
Years ago this was a great magazine with great writers.
Now, it's hard to tell if these guys are even in business.
I've gotten 5 magazines over the past 12 months and one of those was a gear catalog!
Nothing the last couple months....


title: A must have for anyone who loves the outdoors

text: A great magazine!  I love reading outside with their mix of fitness and outdoor adventures.  They have a great investigative section giving readers insight and depth into issues facing nature and the environment.


title: Good magazine

text: We written and entertaining articles


title: Reading can be an outdoor adventure

text:
I usually don't subscribe to magazines. Specially in these days, when the Internet can give you a lot of information just searching in Google. However, this magazine is terrific and I will renew my subscription for many years to come.
It has very entertaining articles for the adventurer. Its scope is really wide (Cycling, Sailing, Mointanieering, Water and Snow skiing, Rock Climbing, Trecking, Off-Road Motorcycles, Surfing, Fitness...) so it is very probable that if you practice an outdoor sport or just like a particular type of adventure, you will get a nice article to read that matches your interest. It is for everybody!.
One of the things I really enjoy about this magazine, is all the gearing and high tech equipment they show (and I can't buy). They review GPSs, give you tips on the best beach gear, or even compare different types of binoculars. It is great to have some info, what is wrong with technology for the outdoor life?.
One Suggestion to the editors: More articles oriented to the outdoor adventure of the readers, not just the writer. The majority of the articles, tell you stories about wonderfull trips and journeys from the perspective of the adventurer/author. However, they don't give many guidelines, directions for newbies, or people interested on doing that.


title: Great Gift

text: I ordered this for my adult son who is an avid outdoorsman.  He particularly enjoys camping, climbing, whitewater rafting, and biking; this magazine has appealed to all his interests.  In each issue, he finds valuable information along with entertaining and interesting articles.  And with each new issue, he calls to thank me again for his subscription.


title: Good magazine, bad service from Amazon renewal

text: The magazine is great. I've been a subscriber for more than 10 years. However, the Amazon renewal was horrible. It was supposed to start in February 2016 and right away in December I got additional copies of magazines I already have, a total of four issues! So that means my subscription will only be for eight issues which is a 33 percent ripoff from Amazon.


title: always good

text: I have been reading Outside magazine for nearly 20 years. I always know each issue will keep me satisfied with the wide variety of articles involving lifestyle, adventure, and ideas for mental and physical improvement.


title: Not bad

text: I got this magazine for free when the previous tenant of my house forgot to forward his mail. For what I paid it was a fine magazine. Seriously though, it seems to be weighted towards cruisers and the Gold Wing crowd, but not too heavily. It's one of the more commuter-friendly bike mags out there, and is worth reading for that reason alone.


title: A great practical magazine

text: There are more highly regarded cooking magazines out there, but this one works for me for one simple reason: The recipes are generally dishes that I enjoy cooking, and I have yet to get a dud out of here. For the somewhat ambitious amateur like myself, this magazine works well without being too obscure.


title: Pretty smart, for a sports mag

text: A cut above the Mountain Dew ads that pass for outdoor magazines these days. So many of these magazines are either ridiculously obscure, or way too adrenaline-feuled for my tastes. Outside manages to incorporate really good writers and interesting subjects without putting too much emphasis on extreme sports.