title: Try it!

text: This is a great magazine. I was surprised at how thin it was at first, expecting something a bit bigger given the price, but since it has no ads I find that it has more content than other thicker magazines. It's also very well written, the articles remind me of those in Saveur as far as quality and compellingness. I like it better than Saveur though because the recipes are easier and the ingredients easier to find. This magazine is definitely worth every penny.


title: Good

text: Good


title: GQ

text: is a great magazine and looks great on y kindle. it has hyper links for many of the products they advertise and extra content, takes a little bit to load on the kindle first generation


title: Love it!

text: One of favorite counted cross stitch books. It has great ideas for making cute things, and it come with a little project to make.


title: Review of House & Garden/England Edition

text: I love the articles pn design and the culinary section is great also!


title: Love this magazine

text: Take this to work and all my clients love it. I never even knew of this magazine. So glad I found it. Full of helpful advice.


title: 5 stars

text: I love this magazine!


title: not a large magazine

text: Not a large magazine. More like a handout.


title: I love this magazine

text: I have been reading National Geographic's History for several years and it has been a favorite since I read my first issue.


title: Five Stars

text: I am pleased with the content in the magazine.

user_id: AGSSWRNZOYFQSUTJWUUHBGFWWACA


title: Great magazine!

text: I have subscribed to this magazine since it began.  I love the pictures, recipes and stories.  It’s a light read and the variety of recipes is appreciated.  I look forward to receiving it each month.


title: Just go to a hiking subreddit- you will get more useful information on any perspective hikes and the community is ...

text: I just unsubscribed from this magazine because their editors decided to run a feature story on a Christian alternative to Boy Scouts during the same week that Boy Scouts decided to lift their ban on openly gay scouts/scout leaders.  Really, the boy scouts are finally doing the right thing by being all inclusive, and you run a feature article on a homophobic offshoot of Boy Scouts?  I contacted the magazine, and their response was, "sorry we offended you, but we want people to know about options" as if Boy Scouts were the freaking gatekeepers to backpacking.  Some of the disgusting, tasteless quotes from the homophobic scout leaders were kept in the story without any sort of refutation or rebuttal.  I was really shocked and saddened to see this, but honestly, I think paying for this kind of material is outdated anyway.  Just go to a hiking subreddit- you will get more useful information on any prospective hikes and the community is more inclusive and helpful.  And there are tons of other online resources.  Really, all of the information you really need to go on a backpacking trip comes from a map.  As far as gear- you can get great information from the REI website and subreddits and there are a ton of websites out there that do gear reviews, like Outdoorgearlab.


title: Five Stars

text: Great articles and interesting stuff to read.  I enjoy this magazine.


title: Ad magazine

text: 99% product advertisements than informative articles.


title: A Family Magazine

text: I originally ordered this magazine for my husband, even though I enjoy paging through it. Our son-in-law would always ask to read it, as well as our daughter. Then once our son bought his first house he found the articles to be interesting, and my husband would refer him to an article he found in the magazine. Since our "kids" live out of town, we decided that we would give individual subscriptions to them, and each year they say they want it renewed!


title: Be Careful!

text: I ordered this magazine months ago under a special promotion.  They put my delivery off once and now they are puttuing it off  for another four months.  Why does it take six months for a magazine company to start delivery?  I was told it was because of the huge response to their promotion.  If they can't deliver the goods then they should not offer the  special rate.  I am reluctant to ever order another magazine from this company.


title: Good issue!

text: Mmmm...


title: Like whisky? - this is a must read

text:
After reading my first issue (purchased on a whim at an airport to waste some time) i immediately ordered a subscription.

If you are interested in drinking or collecting Whisky or really any spirits, this magazine is definitely for you. Each issue i have read so far is incredibly informative with a range of articles from backstories on distillers, how whisky is made, differences between regions, and collectible values.

If you have ever been curious about Whisky, this is a must have.


title: Good food...easy read

text: My favorite magazine.  Keep the recipes coming!  Thank you!


title: Best magazine I've subscribed to and easy ordering through Amazon

text:
I know some people have had trouble with ordering magazines through Amazon, but my first magazine can surprisingly quickly.

On top of that, National Geographic is fantastic.  They cover important topics and couple it with stunning photography.  I read every issue cover to cover, and then usually pass it on to a friend to read.  Excellent, sobering outstanding journalism.


title: Great Recipes but need Cooking Skills

text: Great recipes but often have difficult to find ingredients for us common folk.


title: Look forward every month

text: Great magazine. Look forward to it every month


title: Not much substance

text: Nice pictures but basically it’s a paint company promotion


title: Puzzling

text: I like it because it makes me think


title: My mom loves it!

text: Got this for my mom who is older and her eyesight is not so good and she loves the large print! It's easy to read for her.


title: Good

text: Love the mag but only received 3 issues. Don’t understandd subscription


title: Dissapointed

text: This magazine has begun to veer off course from sharing medical information primarily for everyone- to throwing in political and social commentary through quotes and marketing material. I will no longer refer others to this magazine and FB page and I have stepped away myself. I am disappointed this company has made this choice, but apparantly I am not woke enough, with an ADHD child anymore to feel welcome.


title: Love this magazine

text: Always find something new to learn or discover!  Love it!


title: A lifelong reader of this entertaining, trustworthy and highly informative little magazine.

text: Love everything about RD!


title: love

text: Love the magazine. I was even able to change the address when because it was a present not for myself.


title: what can you say?

text: It's one of the best magazines and delivered @ a cheap price


title: Not much content for the price

text: Magazines are super short. Not as interesting as in previous years


title: We’re decorating ideas and UpCycle projects

text: I thought it would be more ideas on how to up cycle and decorate


title: Four Stars

text: The print is SO SMALL it is hard to enjoy.


title: Love this magazine

text: I have loved Readers Digest for many years. I love each issue that I have received-they are funny and informative


title: Pop Mechanics on Kindle

text: Popular Mechanics is my favorite magazine.  When will it be available on the Kindle DX?


title: Five Stars

text: Great buy


title: Five Stars

text: Grandson is very happy with the books


title: Informative and fun for kids

text: My 9 year old grandson loves the magazine


title: Lifetimes of recipes

text: Have had this subscription for a year now, and I have a lifetime supply of recipes. All seasons all kind of meals, snacks etc. Best money I have ever spent, everyone needs a Food Network Magazine subscription!


title: Easy Renewal

text: Renewal handled flawlessly!!!


title: emmitts granny

text: Book is so-so.  It doesn't tell you the dogs breed.  Photography good.  Most celebrities chosen somewhat anonymous to me.<br />Many, many Labs.  If you're in love with that breed you'll enjoy the book.


title: Good magazine

text: Well written, informative and enjoyable.


title: More fishing style boats then pleasure crafts

text: Overall not a bad magazine. Typical monthly add-filled magazine.  Content is decently written with decent pictures that aren't stock from the manufactures.  Easy reading, more looking style magazine.  My only complaint is, its often full of fishing system boats and not a lot of others, which for you maybe perfect.


title: EXCELLENT SUBSCRIPTION

text: I'VE HAD READERS DIGEST FOR MANY YEARS. ALTHOUGH THE PRESENTATION HAS CHANGED, I STILL ENJOY THE MAGAZINE. THE PRICE WAS GREAT TOO.


title: A mag I eagerly await

text: For the past few months delivery is about a week behind. Quality writing across a variety of subjects and great cartoons.


title: Five Stars

text: Nice


title: Five Stars

text: Always good stuff to read, lots of varied stories of interest to a wide range of people.


title: Brillant

text: love this issue


title: Nice gift

text: My husband love the articles


title: Love it Love Texas

text: Love it


title: Great magazine

text: I enjoy this magazine with all its health tips games coupons recipes. If you want to keep up with the times this is the magazine for you


title: Enough with the Hamilton hype already!

text: So a Broadway play can rehabilitate the cred of this monarchist (who told Washington, to George’s horror, he should be king) and centralizer? And NG buys into this nonsense. Hamilton’s vision was of a mercantilist monarchy similar to Britain, competing with Britain, with the unwashed masses controlled by a cabal of northeastern oligarchs. Hamilton was the cancer cell that today has grown into our undoing. Read “Hamilton’s Curse” to understand exactly how this narcissistic meglamaniac still threatens to undermine what is now the USA.


title: not a happy camper

text: I actually love the magazine. i will not be receiving an issue till April.  taking much too long to process.


title: Too many ads, too much stuff you'll never do

text: I like the TOS and the Ask TOH show. On those shows, you see real-world projects that real people do. This magazine seems to include a lot of articles on projects you'll never do. It also seems to have an East Coast bias, with lots of articles for cold weather climates only. Living in Phoenix, many of these don't apply...


title: Love this for quick reading

text: Love this for quick reading. My sons have always loved to read these. Always has interesting stories & funny jokes. Love Reader's Digest!


title: Definitely my favorite magazine of all time

text:
I will say this with all confidence: Jamie Foster Brown is the best at getting the rumors we want cleared up from the world's most popular African-American celebrities! She serves as one of my role models because, I, too, want to be a journalist for the entertainment industry. Not only does Jamie get the facts from the celebs, she also has relationships with most of the people she interviews, and thats truly rare.

Each issue has many articles and news about today's African-American famous people. The magazine also contains articles written by Dr. Jeff, a man who has a great way with words. His articles are always interesting to read. Stomps and Shouts is dedicated to today's gospel. This is another good section in this great publication. Peaches and Firecrackers are the letters to the editor. I particularily enjoy reading this section of the magazine because often times people bash celebrities, and even have disputes (which are also published) with each other! How you love that?

I HIGHLY recommend this magazine to any and everyone who enjoys juicy gossip, beautiful pictures, insightful articles, and a hell of a journalist (JAMIE I LOVE YOU). 5 Stars Then and Now


title: Great!

text: This is a really great mag.  I got it for my husband because he likes to research crap.  I thought it would be boring but it's really good and I've already made some positive changes in some of the products I use because of it.  Also gives tips and stuff...for example, had a great article on chicken and bacteria and handling and such.  Hearts.  Love it.  Very useful.


title: Took my money but not sending magazines

text: I really like Travel and Leisure and have subscribed in one form or another for years. Amazon offered me a great deal on a year’s subscription with the first issue arriving in May, but here it is almost October and I still have not received an issue.


title: Great magazine just takes forever to get

text: Entertainment


title: Three Stars

text: I didn't really like the magazine that much.  I found it full of advertisements.


title: Five Stars

text: Easy to read, simple, mostly comfort style or home cooking style recipes with photos.  What's not to like?!


title: Worth the money

text: Love this book


title: Great Writing/Great Content

text: This magazine always has a variety of great reads with wide ranging subject matter including current political issues, creative literature, and historical pieces.


title: Could be better

text: I expected more from this magazine. Some articles are great, but there is a lot of advertisement, and some of the articles have very strong agenda that goes counter to general message of the magazine. Quality of the paper is flimsy. A lot of tech-related things. I expected more of the actual science, in a easily-digestible format. However, for the price, and considering that science is ironically not very popular, it's good enough for the time being and keeps me entertained. Will switch back to "discover" more likely, unless the quality of this magazine improves soon.


title: Good recipes

text: Was getting this magazine for a few months now - good recipes, pretty pictures, and as a vegetarian there are a lot of dishes that I can try. I always looked for recipes online in the past, but I do enjoy looking through a pretty, bright-colored magazine every once in a while, and this hit the spot. Will renew the subscription. I don't like to waste paper products, so will pass these along to my mother-in-law before she recycles them.


title: What?  Rate Nat'l Geographic?

text: I have worse things to say about Santa Claus and Tooth Fairy.  This publication is beyond approach and I'll be damned to be the one to criticize a magazine I've been reading for over 55 years! OK my only complaint is they showed more naked breasts when I was 12 than they do now.  Just thinking about 12 year olds today. Yeah, no really.


title: Written For Old People, No Depth Of Content

text:
I subscribe to this on August 1, 2014.

I did not know what I was thinking. I had these childhood memories of reading Popular Science in study hall back in Middle School and thinking that the articles were just the best thing ever. Attempting to relieve that memory, I purchased a subscription…. And boy was I disappointed.

THIS MAGAZINE IS GEARED TOWARDS OLD PEOPLE WHO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT SCIENCE OR TECHNOLOGY. Any young person or old person who knows how to use a computer will find this magazine to be a huge bore. HALF OF THE MAGIZINE IS FILLED UP WITH ADVERTISEMENTS THAT DIRECTLY TARGET OLD PEOPLE: Collectible coins, hearing aids, medicine, hormonal supplements, model building, and overpriced DVD lecture series. The articles are well written, but the level of content and depth is EXTREMELY LOW.

…and… finally… $12 is way too steep for a magazine subscription. I know, it’s only $1 a month, but this magazine is not worth the $1 and can be obtained for cheaper on a variety of internet websites. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNLESS YOU’RE A BORING OLD BABY BOOMER who is not too picky about his/her bathroom literature.


title: Great content for any level of photographer!

text: This is a really fantastic magazine. It has in depth articles on all sorts of photography subjects. How-to's, gear review, gear preview, artist bios and interviews, and more. It's well written and the content is wonderful! I always look forward to my monthly issues.


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Glad I tried the offer

text: I tried this because it was $1 for 6 months, but when it came time to decide to renew or not to renew I realized how much I like this magazine, some great in-depth articles that have nothing to do with music.  Very good, I recommend it to anyone who likes music/books/movies and good articles.


title: TV Guide Print & Kindle Fire

text: The paper version of TV Guide is delivered early in the week and the Kindle Fire version is delivered to my Kindle Fire Thursday mornings. When you access WiFi the TV Guide automatically downloads-I go to the Newsstand on my Fire and download it to my device.  The Kindle version is easy to navigate, the articles are easy to read and can be pinched and dragged to make them bigger and easier to read if need be. Tap the screen and pictures of the pages show up on the bottom of the screen so that you can scroll through to find the schedule for the day you're looking for or to re read a specific article. As with the print edition they only show the prime time hours and no day time hours. I received the electronic version of the Comic Con issue of TV guide-it has all 8 covers (which is a nice bonus - I have saved that one so that it doesn't disappear from the Kindle in a couple weeks). However, I did not get a copy of the print version. I like the dual option so much that I renewed for another year. FYI: there is a crossword puzzle and Sudoku on the Kindle Fire version, but you can't do the puzzles. :-(


title: Five Stars

text: My wife really enjoyed her copy said she really ejoys that it covers everything.


title: Corvette Magazine

text: Excellent information.  The layout is very nice.


title: One Star

text: My daughter was not that interested in it they are just to out there for her style.


title: The best motorcycle racing mag!

text: I love Roadracing World; It covers motorcycle racing in the US- from the club level to AMA as well as World Superbike and MotoGP. I love reading about my local races in the same issue as MotoGP races from around the world. I HIGHLY recommend this magazine to any motorcycle racing fan!


title: Five Stars

text: Great articles not available elsewhere


title: Five Stars

text: Husband loves reading this magizine !!


title: One Star

text: NICE SPOILER.


title: Great

text: Great info and I've already used a few ideas


title: very nice and fast delivery

text: very nice and fast delivery


title: Still a wonderful magazine for the jewelry artist.

text:
I've subscribed on and off since the 1990s. While it's a little expensive, it's more reasonable than many of the other titles in this genre, and always is a delight to get in the mail and pore over for ideas and information.

I'm sad that they've gone to six issues instead of twelve a year, but understand that it's difficult to keep such a narrow-market periodical cost worthy and afloat. I'm glad it's still publishing, and recommend it highly.


title: Worst biased rag I've ever subscribed to.

text: I subscribed for two years initially.  Each one went into the garbage.  I actually tried to unsubscribe and they wouldn't even let me.  I thought it was a rock music magazine - its not - its political garbage.


title: Never received - refund money

text: How can I review something I have not received?  If Amazon is not going to send me the magazine refund my money!  Should be no star.


title: Great magazine for kids and parents

text: StoryMonsters Ink is the best new magazine for children I've seen in years. Feature articles are all about people and books that kids can easily relate to; the book reviews introduce new books that might have otherwise been overlooked, and the variety of topics covered is outstanding. The balance of educational and entertaining is perfect to engage kids and keep them looking forward to the next issue. I've been reading it with my grandchildren since it first came out and it just keeps getting better.


title: I have had this publishcation before and wanted again

text: I like most of the features and it gives me good ideas about the beads I have


title: What we need to eat for health !

text: Luv this magazine. Luv the healthy recipes


title: Five Stars

text: Very satisfied, Great Seller!!


title: Content Varies

text: Issues vary greatly in content. Some are not worth skimming through while other are worth reading in detail


title: Perfect really

text: Everything!


title: Affordable

text: Nothing to dislike


title: Great magazine

text: This is a great gift for ANYONE that loves to creat with wood. It has many ideas that can me made to improve and add to your home. My husband and I both enjoy this magazine.


title: Sports Ill

text: This was a great invest for my son. He loves to read the magezines. This was a great price! I Love it!


title: Did not receive Magazines

text: I only received three magazines and then they quit coming!


title: I used to enjoy this magazine years ago

text: I used to enjoy this magazine years ago. Had not read it for awhile and decided to buy a subscription with a gift card I had received. Boy, has it changed! The whole magazine seems to be designed to sell questionable drugs and supplements and sell the books of quacks hawking instant weight loss and "lots of energy"! A total waste of money.


title: Great Magazine

text: This is a great magazine and having it on automatic renewal is easy and I don't have to worry about missing an issue.


title: News

text: Was a purchase after another mag quick circulation. Very happy with the news content. Comparable to previous subscription. Great deals.


title: ... December issue as my first of the subscription and love all the Christmas and holiday articles

text: I just received the December issue as my first of the subscription and love all the Christmas and holiday articles.  I remember this magazine from my  childhood.  It brings back many memories.


title: For the young and rich...

text: Not much to read here; tons of ads.  ( geared to 21 year olds with trust funds) I'd  never order it again!


title: GOOD HOUSEKEEPING= Good Reading

text: Good price; one of the few mags for, uh, shall we say the more mature set!  The articles are helpful.


title: Never disappoints ... Hreat oroce

text: Always a pleasure to receive this magazine. I share it with my residents. Easy to read and enjoy.


title: Magazine is great but neve got it through amazon.

text: I love this magazine. The stories and recipes are great. I ordered it through amazon and never got it.


title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful recipes and great articles.


title: Good guide for future purchases

text: The delivery is as early as 2 weeks before the stated issue month.  I recieved my September issue mid August.  It's a good source for tips and quality of products for future purchases.


title: Give good ideas

text: Good ideas


title: Disappointed

text: Cancelled the subscription. 95% of the content is advertising


title: you guys are kidding right?

text: how can you ask me to rate a product that I haven't received yet?  by the way, when will I receive my first issue?  I will revisit this rating after I get my first issue.  it's only been two months so far.


title: nice ideas

text: gave to son for a birthday present - he likes working with wood like me!


title: Good magazine, very easy to order subscription through amazon

text: Decided to get a subscription after picking up a couple of copies at bookstores.  Good magazine to read with lots of interesting stuff for the mechanically and scientifically minded, cool new technology and projects are shown.  The magazine started showing up exactly when amazon said the subscription would start.


title: Good magazine, easy to order through amazon


title: I get it for my husband. He enjoys reading ...

text: I get it for my husband. He enjoys reading about newest equipment and golf tips. He also likes the articles.


title: Excellent Resource!

text: This is my 5th year of having O magazine and have found the articles, recipes, health tips, and topics helpful and uplifting. I have made many changes in my life whether financial or health related that have benefitted me just by reading and implementing the tips and suggestions from O magazine. I have even used some of the articles in the lessons that I teach at my school. O magazine gives me my Aha Moment! It is well worth the money! Thanks to the writers for supplying consumers with such a valuable magazine!


title: Good quilting magazine, expensive kits

text: I enjoy this magazine but wish there were more selections for the beginning quilter.  Most of the patterns offered are for intermediate or advanced.  I did find one for the confident beginner and ordered 17 fat quarters to make it.  Instead of ordering McCall's kit, I searched on the internet and found a company (The Fat Quarter Shop) that sold the fat quarter package for less than 1/2 the price of McCall's kit.  Look for the fabric pattern manufacturer and search from that info.


title: Fascinating read

text: I got this last year for my 11 year old son.  At first he wasn't really interested but now he's fascinated by articles and latest innovations.


title: but great ideas nonetheless

text: A little more island living than Hamptons living, which is why I wanted it, but great ideas nonetheless.


title: but equally good content.

text: A lot of advertising,  but equally good content.


title: Pleasant Read

text: This is a nice, general interest magazine which pays homage to yesterday, but is mostly filled with current content.  I like the wide variety of articles and the generally upbeat tone.  In today's age of rudeness and vile politics, I wanted a magazine which was traditional, but not too cutting edge.  I look forward to receiving future issues.


title: Love the magazine.  Easy renewal!

text: Great magazine.  Great source of product info for my old house.  Handy tips, decorating ideas and valuable product descriptions.  Really enjoy the editor's letter in each issue.


title: Magazine

text: My Husband loves this product, lots of info would recommend, not sure what is going on but he got 4 copies all at once<br />not really pleased with the delivery service when they sent it out. I will not be auto-renewing. My husband really loves this magazine he has gotten lots of ideas from them.


title: nice

text: Liked the magazine


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: Magazines on Amazon

text: Since I trust the services at Amazon I enjoy being able to find and purchase a wide variety of items. Even though I was not looking for a magazine to read I am grateful to be receiving TIME. It has changed since the last I read it regularly. The changes are for the better. The format is more in tune with the fast pace of daily life in 2009. My first issue was deliverd when it was scheduled. I am grateful. Loraine Tarchinski


title: Great Magazine

text: I'm very pleased with this subscription. It's a great magazine.


title: Good While it lasted...

text: But it's not being published anymore because...nobody reads?


title: Full of Stuff You Can't Afford...But Cool!

text: Yep. I love this magazine, it's really, really well-written and researched. As a matter of fact, you get a more discriminating taste just from reading it! But sadly, this is a magazine for rich people who can afford to spend $5000 on a Reciever. I'm saving my issues, though...in case I become one of those someday!


title: love it

text: just got my first one and if you like the outdoors and doing stuff in the yard this magazine is for you.


title: Love it

text: Haven't had the TV guide but read one in the Dr office and I ordered this ... I Will continue subscription.


title: Great magazine

text: I ordered a subscription for my husbands birthday.  The first issue arrived perfectly ontime and he was thrilled with the gift.


title: Five Stars

text: Love the articles!


title: Great magazine!

text: We love this magazine!


It is great to have both print and kindle editions , and it was very easy to order it. The printed edition came when expected.


title: Love this mag

text: Only problem was that I had a previous subscription that was due to run out(BDW0002236479/9), so when I got this it was a duplicate.  Happy now to have  my subscription with Amazon, it's easier to keep track of.


title: Good for little ones

text: My two and three year olds live this!


title: I learn alot from the magazine

text: I like reading the articles each month. They help me learn more about beekeeping.


title: Watercolor Artist Magazine

text: I love this magazine and have learned  a lot from the tips displayed inside, as well as the techniques of various artists that have been featured.


Read my first issue cover to cover, nice stories, good balance of great recipes, human factor and home improvement information, can't wait for next edition, wish I had subscribed earlier


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine and Amazon is best place to buy it !,


title: It is always a joy to read

text: Birds and Blooms is full of colorful pictures and suggestions to attract birds to your garden. It is always a joy to read.


title: Subscribe, you won't be disappointed!

text: Love, love, love my Art Jewelry magazine.  They explore areas of jewelry making that aren't widely practiced.  I enjoy the photos and the insights in the craft I so love.


title: Too many of the same

text: All the recipes seem redundant. Would enjoy seeing more health issues and food relation.


title: It only took about 3 weeks for my magazine to ...

text: It only took about 3 weeks for my magazine to come and by surprise I got two different magazines the very same day.


title: OK magazine

text: changed format and frequency of magazine. No longer monthly.


title: great magazine

text: Lot's of great articles and information about the classics


title: So - so magazine

text: Articles are just so so, not written for the average motorcyclist but much more tuned to the race fanatic, or people who want to spend $15,000- or more on a bike. I'll look for something else to read, thank you.


title: 6 months and only have received one issue

text: We love this magazine but ordered in October and have only received one issue. Have asked the publisher 4 times now to cancel and refund but they keep just saying they'll extend the subscription and are ignoring what I am actually asking for. Extending my subscription does not do any good if they can't get the magazine to me.


title: love it

text: never disappointed with marie claire! will renew it every year! was glad to get it at dicount price! great purchase


title: I like being able to read Wired on multiple devices and ...

text: I like being able to read Wired on multiple devices and for other family members the printed magazine meets their preference.


title: Consumer Reports contacted me via email that my credit card ...

text:
Consumer Reports contacted me via email that my credit card was past it's expiration date & to contact them with updated info so they could renew my subscription. Since I had decided not to renew I didn't respond. Imagine my surprise when, a month later, my credit card statement reflected their renewal fee.

When I contacted them for a refund, they would only issue a partial credit since 30 days had elapsed since they renewed my unauthorized subscription, which was the length of time it took for it to show up on my billing statement.

Monetarily, it's a small amount, but they can kiss my future business good-bye due to their lack of ethical behavior.


title: Long time subscriber

text: I have taken Birds & Bloom for years, so this was basically a renewal. Overall I still enjoy reading it, but find that frequently articles/topics are repeated (just presented in slightly different format). Several years ago they began accepting paid advertising and that made it slightly less enjoyable, although I can understand why they felt that was necessary.


title: Not For Local

text: Does not have info for the local stations I usually watch. The auto renewal is also a big problem; they will renew it 4 months before your subscription is over and you will have lots of hoops to jump through if you want to cancel. Avoid TV Guide.


title: Please stop asking my opinion on everyday mundane items

text: Its like asking me each month if still like the toilet paper brand i use all the time. Ill let you know if there's a problem


title: Poorly run operation

text: Arrives after games have been played.  Numerous typos in every issue.  I really don't think these people are paying attention.


title: Great sailing magazine!

text: Excellent sailing magazine - High interest stories that run the gamut of sailing tales, techniques and trips!


title: A trusted source

text: Never lets me down, always new ideas. Great tips and tricks from the professionals.

user_id: AGYLCQCKIOCVXSBWFNNDXKNJRNBQ


title: Administrative Problem

text: Took 5 months to receive 1st issue.  There are much better cooking mags available.  I enjoy her TV shows and am a general fan of Rachael but can not recommend a subscription to this publication.


title: Not great.

text: It's okay. Not great.


title: Hate amazon magazine subscriptions

text:
Love the magazine. It is absolutely fascinating, but, most of the projects require the digital subscription, which amazon does not include, even though you are paying for it. You need to get the magazine directly from makezine.com

Its nearly impossible to do the projects in this magazine without the access to the web.


title: delicious, elegant dining ideas abound

text: I bought a few different cooking magazines at the newstand before I settled on this one.  interesting flavors, a variety of veggies and ingredients, and clear instructions for someone like me who does not have natural cooking instincts.  many of the recipies are weeknight sorts of meals that only take a short time to prepare and cook.  several very special ones that are simply delicious if you have the time.  I look forward to this arriving every month


title: Four Stars

text: ite's popular mechanics, just what I expecterd


title: Great for my 10 year old.

text: It took way to long to get the first issue, but it's great for my 10 year old daughter.


title: Great read.

text: Eye-opening articles. Great read.


title: Love LHJ

text: Love my Ladies Home Journal, been reading it for years and was very nice to be able to order through Amazon...convenient and inexpensive!  Received on time in perfect conditon and have had no problems with delivery.


title: Great entertainment magazine

text: Enjoyed this magazine for about 3 yrs. and then let it expire, missed it and decided to order it again.  Always know what is going on in the entertainment world and also lists the best selling books along with interviews with authors and articles on books.  It also has great interviews with different stars and new films coming out.  It includes best seller lists in music along with interviews with musicians.  More affordable than People magazine and offers as much entertainment!  Ordering from Amazon makes renewing the subscription easy and received my first issue earlier than was estimated...great service!


title: Great sports magazine

text: My husband really enjoys this magazine and I purchased it for his birthday knowing how much he would love it!  Ordering it from Amazon makes it very easy when extending the subscription.  It actually arrived a week or more before it was estimated to begin, so was a nice surprise!


title: slow getting magazines...but probably due to covid

text: Like magazine


title: Won't Renew

text: This magazine replaced my subscription of Cooking Light and I miss it!  Haven't found any recipes yet that I would make.  As other reviewers have said, too many ads.  I suppose if you are a foodie and live close to Whole Foods, you might enjoy this more.  I want simple, healthy, easy recipes.


title: Learn How To Do It

text: I love this magazine!  It gives great ideas and directions.


title: magazine vs. internet

text: familiar with this publication from the web site.  great to have 2 sources  for this  informatiion.


title: ... got the first issue of my subscription and its great!

text: Finally got the first issue of my subscription and its great!


title: Fakers

text: These people totally suc... no customer service at all,, no  internet connection for problems,, no phone response, just a total mess, start to finish,, stay away from these slimed performers..


title: Great Crossword Puzzles

text: I do two or three crossword puzzles a day.  I enjoy this subscription the most, have subscribed to it since about 2016.


title: problem with gift subscription

text: I have talked to someone twice because no one seems to understand how to do a gift subscription.  This magazine was for my granddaughter who lives in another state.  The magazine still comes to me.  I will never do another gift subscription!  I have never had to deal with such inept people!


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽


title: Best magazine for a gift

text: I ORDERED 2 by mistake


title: Only recieved two issues after having to contact them several times

text: I'd give them no stars if I could, I paid for a year subscription and only recieved 2 magazines. The first after I e-mailed them several times about never receiving my first issue or any issue of the magazine there after and then I got the second one this month because my subscription ended and they want me to pay for another year. Don't waste your money because you don't get what you paid for.


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: RD is rd. Been reading it since before i was born

text: One of the best magazines for whole family


title: great recipes

text: i often get recipe ideas from this magazine and its website. haven't had a bad one yet.


title: Nice magazine

text: Not exactly my style for all things but I do like some of the decorating tips.  I wish I were better at the DIY that it shows in the magazine.


title: Great magazine

text: Love the shows and love the decorating tips and colors.


title: Five Stars

text: Always a must read for anyone who wants to know what is going on in the world


title: Great Magazine

text: I like the stories and recipes in this magazine and the price from Amazon is excellent.


title: ... child is adventurous and a reader this is a great item to purchase

text: If your child is adventurous and a reader this is a great item to purchase. My 7 year old loves it.


title: Print better than e articals

text: Articals are ok but the website sucks you cant read even one paragragh without adds bombing you .


title: Great to learn about history

text: Perfect magazine to learn about history in a short period of time. Great graphics, I love this magazine and wait for it anxiously to read it again. Good price too.


title: Wholesome- challenging- relevant

text: I give this a thumbs up for any family that has teen boys!


title: Five Stars

text: Purchased as a gift


title: OLD ISSUE SENT

text: The mag itself is great but was sent the November issue as the first in the subscription, it is the last of December now.


title: Good, but like all the magazines they bill you ...

text: Good, but like all the magazines they bill you for the next year after receiving the first three months....that has got to stop


title: Four Stars

text: Good magazine


title: Three Stars

text: Not bad


title: Four Stars

text: As expected


title: Four Stars

text: Very good


title: Very useful

text: I love the goof up section the most. Always reminds me that no one is perfect

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title: Love it

text: Is great info about cats right from vet school


title: Dog info

text: I love all the information about dog you can trust.


title: ABC Soaps

text: Love this magazine.


title: Wouldn't subscribe if it wasn't so cheap

text: Pros:  Its cheap<br />Cons:  Too many articles on high-end cars.  Every month it seems like they re-review another Cadillac, or another Mercedes, or another Ferrari.  Its very lacking in the economy car, and mid-size car categories.  They tend to care little about value or fuel economy and too often leave out very common cars out of their comparison articles.  They almost never go back and rereview a car they featured a few years back, which would be great to see how that car has held up after getting some miles on it.  It totally lacks any mechanical articles, which would be nice once in awhile.  All in all, I wouldn't subscribe if not for the ability to catch a good deal on it once in awhile (.50 cents an issue or less).


title: 3 issues over 7 months?

text: I only got 3 issues since ordering 7 months ago


title: magazine subscription--not!

text: This magazine was ordered on the 13th of February and it is now almost the 1st of May and still no magazine.<br />Not at all happy with this order, the recipient was really looking forward to the magazine.


title: First For Women

text: FIRST is one of my favorite magazines.  I can always count on information about fashion, health, new products or ideas as well as a really good recipe section.  I have subscribed to FIRST for several years.  It's worth the cost just for the coupons throughout the magazine!  I recommend this magazine.


title: HGTV MAGAZINE

text: I subscribed to this magazine as soon as I heard about it.  I love HGTV's shows and enjoy the articles in this relatively-new magazine.


title: EATING WELL MAGAZINE

text: This magazine is one of my favorites.  It always has yummy recipes, lots of good information.  It's just a GREAT magazine!  I have subscribed for many years!


title: Worth visiting again!

text: Always enjoyed this magazine but even more so with the new editor. The changed format is much more reader friendly and hip to the true reality of our blended America and the foods/recipes  that have been introduced by those many cultures.


title: My Favorite Car Mag

text: Compared to most of the car rags out there this has the best articles and very interesting comparisons and stories.  Only problem is I wish I could keep them all. eventually they gotta go......Thinking of razoring out the keeper articles....


title: One Star

text: Took too long to arrive...full of ads


title: Still Rolling

text: This magazine was (is) a gift for our son-in-law. We know he likes it -- he asked us to renew it for him.


title: Knowledgeable

text: So many engaging articles well written and in depth research.


title: Great magazine

text: It is a great magazine to let you know what is going on in the world around you.  I have been a subscriber for a number of years now.


title: Favorite Magazine

text: This has become my favorite magazine. From the High/Low List to How bad Is It? their articles are useful and entertaining. The only thing that could make it better is for HGTV to run the shows of the featured designers again. House Hunters 24/7 is too much.


title: Arrived in time as stated

text: I signed up as a gift for my husband. The two that we received are the Kids version.


title: So glad I found this on Amazon

text: So glad I found this on Amazon.<br />This is one of my favorite magazines, and has been for over sixty years.  It is sent on to my grandsons (ages 12 and 13) when I am finished reading it, and they enjoy reading it as well.  Definitely a good buy!


title: Five Stars

text: I love this magazine, and when finished reading it it goes to my grandsons (ages 13 and 12).


title: Five Stars

text: Super price for a favorite magazine!


title: Should be called interior design digest

text: Have had this subscription for 10 years and each year it has been getting away from Architecture and going with hideous and gaudy interior decorating designs. I will not be renewing as I am sick of looking at the high priced junk that they are trying to push on the subscriber. The content of ugly high priced furniture and home furnishings, along with designers with no taste whatsoever is not worth my money anymore. Too bad they changed the direction that the magazine was in 10 years ago today it’s a joke in the industry.


title: Excellent resource for LA area types

text: Love this magazine! It's an excellent resource for keeping track of what's going on in LA, what's hot, what "was" the deal "back when," and especially where to go for food, culture, beauty of the natural and unnatural types, and entertainment.  Docked one star because the magazine's content (/ target market?) is generally above my income range.  I appreciate the fantasy, but I cannot afford the places and meals that are most featured in the Los Angeles Magazine editorial content and - especially - advertising.


title: Truly Sad

text: I can't say too much about the new MAD Magazine because I couldn't get past the vile bathroom humor I encountered in the current (as of this writing) issue's revision of some of Dave Berg's material.  Not funny to me at all.


title: The Best  Monthly in America

text:
CHRONICLES is simply indispensable.  The latest issue (May 2005), for example, deals with Israel and Palestine in the most thoughtful way I've encountered in any periodical.  There is so much of value in each issue that it almost defies belief.

By reading this magazine I discovered that Leon Trotsky was such a cheapskate that he refused to tip a waiter in New York who told him, in effect:  "Please sir, I am not paid by my employer at this job. Tips are my only source of income."  Trotsky replied, impudently, to the waiter that he would not tip him because he was part of the capitalist system.  This appeared several years ago, in a delilghtful reminiscence by a Hungarian emigre, of times spent long ago with a leftist (red diaper baby) girlfriend, entitled "Red Panties."  Sad to say, but I don't think you'd have seen anything like it in NATIONAL REVIEW.

A magazine that carries columns by writers like Thomas Fleming (its phenomenal editor), Paul Gottfried, Srdja Trifkovic,  Andrei Navrozov, and Phil Jenkins, to name a few, is not something to be missed.  I recommend two subscriptions, one for yourself and one for lending.


title: Five Stars

text: Good informations.


title: Disappoining

text: The main problem is that the print copy does not have local PBS stations. I Emailed TV Guide my complaint and they responded that there is only one east coast printing and one west coast printing. Local editions are only online.


title: Good objective product reviews for the confused or befuddled.

text: Tack reviews still seem to cover traditional choices. There is a need for alternatives such as treeless saddles and synthetic bridles. Excellent nutritional and healthcare advice.


title: This one is totally show horse orientated.

text: Lots of greased, shaved, photoshopped horses. No articles on other disciplines. To be fair, I base this on the free issue I was sent, plus issues I have flipped through of my friends.....who agreed with my assesment. For this reason I have never subscribed to this magazine. It is the show industry who advertises though...sadly understandable.


title: Show horse orientated, but that is who advertises. Lots of shaved, greased, and photoshopped horses here.

text: However, the magazine is high quality and does try to balance itself out with a monthly racing column, a terrific page to a historical arabian, and about 5 or 6 times a year, distance riding coverage. Cindy Reich's column is also thought provoking.


title: Subscribe if you like ads (for junk food!)

text: This magazine is affordable, however, very short on recipes and very heavy on advertisements for things like chicken nuggets, lunchables, etc. I also would love to see more plant based recipes. Unfortunately I'll be ending the subscription for this one.


title: LETTING YOU KNOW WHATS OUT HERE

text: I enjoy GQ magazine because, they show men what is out here for good grooming and dressing nice. I actually get upset when an edition of GQ does not offer any free cologne "sniffs". One thing that I would like to mention about GQ, is that I do appreciate the fact, that their photography includes a woman's TOES. Maybe one day they will feature a slightly more raunchy issue, where more of a woman's breast are shown. Or, maybe I had better leave that alone, because the "rainbows" may then need to see something more also.


title: Five Stars

text: I have enjoyed receiving Horse Illustrated again after several years of subscribing to another horse magazine.  Great!


title: Unique Magazine

text: I like this magazine because it's quite different.  There's quite a few recipes that I enjoy.  The only negative is that it doesn't get mailed out regularly and I have only received two issues and the most recent was the september/october edition...


title: Five Stars

text: It has words in it


title: The Bible of Consumerism

text: This is the handbook for our times.  If you practice the spiritual art of consumerism, you must have Consumer Reports to guide you through your daily life.  This magazine reviews almost any product imaginable, and when you thought you didn't need a new thingamajig, you'll see a Consumer Reports review and realize there's now a better improved thingamajig that you just must have.


title: Love Harper's Bazaar

text: Have always liked the magazine and just found out that Amazon has this!


title: Great Read

text: My pre-teen grand daughters love this subscription. Looking for a wonderful year-round gift? Definitely a great gift idea for a pre-teen girl.


title: Customer Service Lacking

text: Although I found the magazine itself to be interesting and colorful, with a good series of articles on marriage and relationships, I found that customer service was very dissapointing. I missed an issue back in October, and have contacted customer service 3 times to have them resend the issue I missed. It is now March, and I still haven't received my replacement. Just a heads up!


title: Solid read

text: Husband really enjoys this magazine. Like the reviews and recommendations, especially when they are locally brewed. We renewed for anther year, just wish they published more often.


title: Five Stars

text: My granddaughter loves it.


title: Four Stars

text: great mag.


title: Who knew AMAZON sells magazines too?

text: Awesome magazine at an unbelievable price!


title: Beautiful photography and classic designs

text: Beautiful photos. Filled with wonderful decorating ideas. Not full of ads like most magazines. This is the only magazine I subscribe to.


title: Great magazine

text: I love these true stories of life in earlier years.


title: Familiar and comforting!

text: I've long been a reader of Country Woman, so when I opened this magazine.. well, it felt like home!


title: Love it!

text: I was worried I wouldn't love this magazine because I thought it might be a little on the snooty side-- I was wrong! The dishes may be shmancy sometimes but they maintain a down-to-earth feel which I love so much. I'm always learning about some new ingredient I want to try!


title: Where's My Stuff

text: I only received 3 (THREE) copies of my subscription. I fill ripped oft!


title: Thank you

text: Great articles for crystal geeks, beautifully illustrated. Love the upcoming events section at the back too listing shows.


title: Five Stars

text: Great inside information on Technology...


title: Five Stars

text: love this magazine


title: Five Stars

text: Love this great mag for everyone


title: i am missing issues

text: i only received 2 magazines all year!!!!!


title: Best Magazine for true cooks

text: This magazine is the most interesting, well written answer for anyone who loves to cook.<br />The pictures are gorgeous, the innovative recipes are easy to follow.


title: Doesn't fit my needs

text: This magazine is mostly east coast. Very little west coast coverage. Boat and equipment usually on very high end $.  Doesn't fit my needs or interest. I prefer more practical info


title: "States of War" - V1,N1, Winter 2008, inaugural issue

text:
"States of War" is the inaugural issue of a new quarterly journal _Lapham's Quarterly_ edited by Lewis Lapham, former _Harper's Magazine_ editor. Although packaged as a journal/magazine about current issues, it's really a collection of "primary sources" - roughly defined as material contemporary to the time, such as memoirs, speeches, transcripts and poems. These kinds of "readers" are not big sellers outside of academia, so the idea of a dressed up history reader in the newsstand alongside _GQ_ and _Time_ seems at first fiscally foolish and intellectually audacious. Some critics, such as Sara Irvy in _The New York Times_ (December 31, 2007), are skeptical that dead voices applied to current events will find a popular audience, and that Lapham (now in his 70s) is associating himself with great names as a sort of self-published career epitaph. Forget the critics, he is on to something surprisingly good, Lapham's Quarterly turns out to be one of the best things I've read in years. Given the luminary contributors, perhaps it is only surprising no one did it sooner. I'll examine those authors in more detail below, but first some thoughts on the work as a whole.

What a delight to read primary sources with a common theme from all periods of history in bite-size easily digestible pieces, vetted and organized by professionals for a non-professional audience. Reading primary sources is studying history at the cellular level, most of us learn about history through more holistic but less immediate secondary sources, such as the latest history book by Simon Schama or a History Channel documentary. Primary sources are often left to the professionals or serious history obsessive to decipher, quote and explain the raw material. We also naturally feel a sense of superiority about our own "modern" times - we perceive ourselves at the height of progress, the evidence is all around from the cars we drive to the nightly theater on TV - consequently we tend to distance ourselves from past voices when it comes to problems of the day. _Lapham's Quarterly_ succeeds in breaking through this barrier by presenting sources in non-chronological order along thematic lines - it doesn't matter when something was written, it can have universal and immortal value when it speaks to the greater truth of common human experience.

"States of War" examines the universal human experience of war. The 220 page journal is composed of three main sections: a seven-page introduction by Lapham, 174 pages of primary source excerpts, and 30-pages of four essays by contemporary historians. The heart of the journal is the middle section, the source excerpts, which is further segmented into four sections: "Calls to Arms", "Rules of Engagement", "Field Reports" and "Postmortems". I will deal with each of these separately below - each source document is anywhere from half a page to 3 pages in length, easily digestible within 5 minutes or less in most cases. Each page has at least one color picture (many full-page) and/or a boxed quote.

"Calls to Arms" is about the build-up up to war. Samples include the speech given by Pope Urban II at Clermont preaching the First Crusade; George Patton rallying his troops with an expletive-filled speech in 1944; an exchange of letters between Tsar Nicholas II and Kaiser Wilhelm II days before the start of the Great War. In total there are 24 source in this section in about 55 pages.

"Rules of Engagement" is I believe the most insightful section. The theme is how to fight war. It doesn't seem obvious at first, but in every war there are "rules" and very often warriors are faced with the contradiction of fighting to win and fighting honorably according to the precepts of the age. It is fascinating to listen in on an exchange of letters between William Sherman (Union) and John Hood (Confederate) just before Sherman decides to burn Atlanta and go on a scorched earth campaign, with Hood appealing to humanity and God. There is a devastating story of Israeli soldiers deciding what to do about a 10 year old girl who has wondered into the front lines. An excerpt from Nixon's Whitehouse Tapes as he decides if he should bomb North Vietnam and kill 100,00s of thousands of civilians, Kissinger says in effect "I don't care about the civilians, I don't the world to think of you as a butcher." Churchill musing over the use of mustard gas in WWII. In total there are 23 sources in 35 pages.

"Field Reports" are about actual combat. These are some of the most difficult documents to read because they are so violent. George Orwell describes in detail what it was like to be shot through the neck by a sniper; a Marine describes day to day life in the trenches of Peleliu, a Pacific island in WWII, where worse than the fear of death was the smell of it, and the millions of flies it produced; there is an excerpt from All Quiet on the Western Front; an excellent reconstruction of the Battle of Agincourt by modern historian John Keegan. In total there are 23 sources in 57 pages.

"Postmortem" is reflections on war. These are the most cerebral and least titillating of the bunch, a philosophically reflective quiet after the storm. Jessica Lynch tells her story to Congress, saying she was not the hero the press made her out to be. Kurt Vonnegut sees war as an addiction. Eisenhower cautions against the military industrial complex and Wilfred Owen warns "Gas! GAS! Quick, boys!" This section has 18 sources in about 40 pages.

Perhaps what makes this collection so good is its ambiguity, there are pro-war and anti-war pieces, optimistic and pessimistic pieces - war is a complex and multi-faceted part of the human experience. In summary, I can not overstate my enthusiasm for this inaugural issue - many of the sources are unforgettable and will live with me forever. Although costly for a "magazine", if the same content had been published as a book, I would have paid $30 for it - it's a bargain at $15 and will happily find a home on my bookshelf (dog-eared and marked up).

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title: Commercial magazine

text: There are way to few helpful articles in these PC World and some others. 80% ads and it's a waste of trees to make the paper.


title: Flying way off course

text: Kitplanes has been around for quite a while, and used to be a source for information and how-to articles centered on the amateur builder. There was contagious excitement that encouraged readers to participate in their own projects, and the magazine nudged dreams ahead with construction and pilot reports that motivated builders to follow their dreams. A number of years, ago it changed its editor who changed its style --so that it focuses on glittery bits and pieces of sport aviation while only paying passing homage to the design and fabrication of grass roots aircraft building. I don't find it particularly compelling these days and think it appeals only to a small niche of readers. In a way, it's more of a vehicle for advertising rather than amateur aircraft construction.


title: great

text: my daughter and her husband travel a lot and they love this magazine to get ideas for their next trip


title: Great for the amateur beer enthusiast!

text: All About Beer magazine is great for the common beer lover. It is enjoyable, easy reading that allows the reader to really explore all aspects of beer. It is great for staying current with industry trends or just for finding new beers to try. I highly recommend this magazine to anyone with a passion for beer.


title: Five Stars

text: Grand-daughter loves it!


title: Five Stars

text: Good!


title: What a terrible disappointment!

text: My family enjoyed Reader's Digest for many years when I was younger. I haven't had an issue in my hands for quite a long while. I ordered a subscription to it for my wife. The first issue just arrived and I couldn't have been more disappointed! The magazine was tiny, thin, and full of ads.  The actual number of pages was about a 1/4 of the number it used to be. I regret that I subscribed to this and I definitely will not be renewing.  Stay away!


title: Great Gift

text: My 10 year old Granddaughter loves this magazine.


title: A little hard to read on a 7 inch kindle

text: I like the magazine so far. I haven't received the hard copy yet so have been reading it on my Kindle Fire. It is a little hard to read on the small screen (some of the text is very small), but would probably be better on the 10 inch or larger screens.


title: Four Stars

text: good mag


title: SCAM: Don't buy!

text:
This is advertised as a printed edition but after a few weeks you'll get a postcard in the mail with an "excuse" that due to the COVID it has been converted to a digital version and to use the code in the card.

Code doesn't work!

Contacted (a very slow) customer service that directed me to another entity. They sent me a link that worked for a few days then stopped working.

Don't waste your money!


title: One Star

text: DO NOT REMEMBER EVER ORDERING OR RECEIVING THIS MAGAZINE


title: Five Stars

text: Great magazine!


title: Price & shipping time

text: Great magazine!  99¢ for a subscription.


title: Four Stars

text: Love it.


title: Good price for TV Guide subscription.

text: The subscription process was easy ant the first issue came earlier than estimated .Price was half of a renewal


title: Great Patterns

text: Patterns are accurate and easy to follow.  I've made several projects and have gotten many compliments on them.


title: Five Stars

text: So many great projects, so little time!


title: I enjoy

text: When I take 15 minute break. I enjoy mag


title: Unhappy

text: Disappointed with the magazine, not how I remembered it from a couple years ago, not enough articles, too much filler.


title: Order this Magazine!! You will love it!

text: Love this Magazine! I have learned so much about NC.


title: Good reading. A lot of good articles

text: Good reading.  A lot of good articles.


title: Mostly ads and very hard to unsubscribe. I may ...

text: Mostly ads and very hard to unsubscribe.  I may be on this the rest of my life as there is no National Geographic Traveler charges on my checking or credit card statements.  How do you find out what name they are using?


title: Cheap but still not worth it

text: Loads of ads and uninspiring content. Cancelled subscription.


title: discouraging to read

text: it's a good magazine and i currently receive it- however, i will not be renewing my subscription because the print is so small. the pictures don't need to cover a two-page spread or even a whole page. picture ARE important and could be interspersed throughout to break up the solid pages  of tight small print. It's unappealing and work to read even with my glasses on.


title: i enjoy this magazine so much

text: reader's digest is one of my all time fav magazine.I really think that by having an old fashion paper mag and also to be able to down load it on my smart phone or tablet to always having available to read is wonderful


title: Great read for all ages

text: You can’t go wrong with readers digest information stories jokes it’s a classic


title: My Grandaughter loves it!

text: this was a birthday gift for my teenage grandaughter and she really likes it.  Alex loves reading about One Direction.


title: Gift Purchase

text: I bought this as a gift & the recipient has enjoyed it.


title: Ok

text: It is an ok magazine but I have not found anything really useful to do at my house from it yet. They also sent older issues not the latest ones.


title: Bland.

text: Expected so much more.  Very bland.  More about the Scot’s and their products.  Excellent paper stock. Thank


title: Five Stars

text: Loved my tattoo magazines, hopefully I can order again when I have more money


title: Five Stars

text: Third year in a row gift for my gifted grandchildren.


title: Great Price

text: Great magazine at a low price!


title: Five Stars

text: love the magazine


title: What a BLAST !!!

text:
Okay, I've read the other reviews that call this publication shallow, lacking in depth, geared toward young teenagers, etc.  I guess if you are looking for twenty page, in-depth technical articles that delve into every minute neutron of a particular subject, then yes, this publication might not be what you're looking for.

But, if you're a regular, average, ordinary guy like me (who would not understand those deep, brainy articles anyway) and you are looking for an entertaining, informative view onto what's new and what's cool, I think you'll be pleased.  Very pleased!

Take, for example, a couple of recent issues (see the date of when this review was written).  Last month was focused on the future of personal aviation and the people behind the effort to make personal flight more available and affordable, and about the aircrafts they are inventing.  Fascinating!  Now, can I run out and build myself a prototype after reading the articles?  Ummm, no.  Do I know a whole lot more about an incredibly fun subject then I did before?  Yes!

This month's issue focuses on similar theme: The future of personal space travel and the idea of a space-hotel.  When you're done reading it will you be able to build a rocket and fly to the moon?  Of course not.  But it's informative and educational to the exact level I would want it to be... just enough to make me aware, enlightened, and entertained.

So to all the non-nerds, non-rocket scientists, and non-brainiacs who want a scientific publication by the people, for the people, I think your yearly subscription money will be well spent.

Enjoy!


title: A fantastic publication despite its liberal slant

text:
Now now!  Before you get mad at me for my "liberal slant" comment in the title of this review, let me remind you that I also said it's "a fantastic publication."  :-) No matter what your political stance on hot button issues such as global warming and oil, you have to admit that National Geographic takes a liberal stance.  Is that good or bad?  Entirely up to you to decide.  But to their credit, they do a VERY fair job, within the articles, of explaining and examining ALL aspects and points of view.

I subscribed because like most of us, I've always been a fan of their photographs, but as they began to arrive in the mail I found myself poring over each and every page, reading every issue from cover to cover.  I've learned so many wonderful things about cultures and people I will never get a chance to see in real life, and I've educated myself on issues that otherwise would remain a mystery.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of having a subscription is the inserts that come in almost every issue.  My all time favorite thus far has been a composite map of the entire world at night, showing natural gas vents, wild fires, and city lights across the globe.  Fascinating!

For the almost embarrassingly low price of $49.00 a year I am more educated, informed, and inspired then I was before I subscribed.


title: Low price!!

text: Love Reader’s Digest


title: Disappointed

text: This used to be a really fabulous magazine, now, it’s half the thickness and is lackluster. It’s been steadily losing steam but this  latest Halloween version was almost embarrassing. Halloween ideas stale, repetitive and were scant.  A simpleton section with lack of imagination. They are getting stale and bored. U can tell these writers do not have their hearts in their work and the energy and creativity has gone home. They need new blood that can infuse new energy and exciting ideas.After many years of subscribing I think I’m calling it quits.


title: Great photos and articles

text: This is the only magazine I subscribe to and I love it!


title: Easy to see

text: I am reading more with the larger print --thanks RD


title: Five Stars

text: great mag.


title: I don’t want this magazine.

text: I didn’t give permission for this magazine. Did not renew it. I want it canceled.


title: Great information

text: Great information...best magazine I've read in a long time


title: Wow! Guitars!

text: Great magazine if you love to play guitar!


title: great ideas!

text: gets you thinking outside of your "regular" food routine; well worth the money and most receipes are surprisingly ready to jump into.


title: Fan of Magnolia brand, not of the magazine

text: Way too much advertisements. I sure hope the next one has better content.


title: GIFTED TO MY BROTHER BUT HE NEVER RECEIVED

text: I gifted this subscription tin 2019 o my brother who is in DOC. He rec'd one magazine then it  stopped.  I would not recommend using this to get magazines. This is unfortunate...


title: Only received 1 issue.

text: The magazine is good but I only received 1 issue in early February.  This was supposed to be a 1 year subscription.


title: Liked reading

text: Enjoyed


title: LOADS OF INFORMATION

text: GREAT MAGAZINE! I HAVE LEARNED SO MANY NEW THINGS AND HAVE DISCOVERED NEW PRODUCTS THAT ARE REALLY HELPFUL IN ALL YOUR TO DO HOME PROJECTS.


title: It's Amazing

text: Love this magazine!


title: Great magazine!

text: I really enjoyed my first issue.  There was a nice variety of articles that seemed like they would appeal to a large audience.  I hope all issues are as enjoyable!!


title: Five Stars

text: My niece loves the magazine!


title: Great!

text: Always loved National Geographic


title: One Star

text: Never got the gym bag from Self


title: Always find new idea's

text: I always find new ideas in this a magazine. They usually have a useful application. I don't care for the barrage of subscription information though.

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title: One received one mag.

text: I order this for my boyfriend  —  he just told me her only received one — not a year.  I didn’t know this or I would said something sooner -  waste of money.


title: Five Stars

text: long time favorite


title: Good for the lobby.

text: One of the most read magazines in the lobby.


title: Disappointed

text: Magazine has REALLY gone downhill mostly ads and Martha really cut the size/contents from before she went to prison


title: This is a great magazine. I subscribe in order to keep 2 ...

text: This is a great magazine.  I subscribe in order to keep 2 of my pre-teens interested in reading and sharing short stories.  It's wonderful.  I've caught all four my children ages 8-15 reading and discussing articles in the magazine.  I was shocked that the older 2 would even check out the National Geo mag.


title: Asimov's Science Fiction a Link to the Golden Age of SF

text:
Once upon a time in the SF world there were only novels.  Then came Editor John Campbell and did he manage a field of great authors!  Asimov, Heinlien, Clarke, and many others grew up under him.
In our modern era, science fiction has once again fallen prey to 10 novel fantasy series and the (...) EMPIRE of Star Wars and Star Trek books (I hesitate to call them novels).
Asimov's Science Fiction is the bright shining light where fabulous SF is being written by writers that haven't sold out to the Motion Picture megabucks.  Not that these stories wouldn't make great movies, many would, but editor Gardner Dozois demands excellence and gets it.
The writers in ASF write SF the way it should be, with the science of today extrapolated into the future.
Way to go and suscribe to this magazine


title: Educational and great pics

text: This magazine is educational


title: This bead magazine is ok

text: My dislikes is that it doesn't have very many beading patterns in it, but it does have a lot of advertisments.  For the price I expected a lot more pattern content.  The beading patterns also seem geared for the expert beader rather than for the beginning or intermediate beader.  That's just my opinion.


title: I haven't received a copy yet to review

text: You've sent this review request out too early.  I have yet to receive anything from the publisher to review.  I have bought from the newstand in the past and enjoyed it.


title: Five Stars

text: Fascinating articles!


In the first month I've already gotten 3 magazines. For me, this was ok since I haven't been purchasing this magazine. But, if you've been regularly buying it, you may be disappointed if you get a few duplicates early on.


title: Not glam, but still fabulous!

text: I received a free trial of this magazine a short time ago and LOVED it.  Ive made several recipes out of it and they have all been to die for.  Even though the magazine isn't very visually appealing, lacking color photos entirely for the most part; I'd much rather have them sacrifice vanity for wonderful recipes and trouble shooting information.  Ordered my subscription today and am eagerly awaiting my first issue.


title: Put together well

text: I enjoy reading and getting concept designs.


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine!


title: Great magazine!!

text: I've loved this magazine for years!!! Great articles and very "entertaining".  I would sign a lifetime subscription if they had one. Only reason they don't get 5 stars is it takes forever (2 months) for the subscription to start.  Shouldn't be that hard in today's day and age to get a subscription rolling within a few days?!


title: Five Stars

text: Very happy with the product


title: Good articles

text: Love the photos of the articles. Great reads


title: Magazine

text: Love this magazine very much . Articles and recipes are just great


title: Magazine

text: Love the magazine


title: Magazine

text: Love the HGTV magazine


title: Very disappointed that the membership no longer offers a discount in ...

text: Very disappointed that the membership no longer offers a discount in the gift shops.  The magazine itself is spectacular though, and I will continue to enjoy it long after the trip to see the museums in person.


title: Favorite magazine

text: Favorite magazine


title: There aren’t many recipes that I will use

text: I like the the full color pictures


title: Gift subscription.

text: Bought as a a gift.


title: Five Stars

text: I always find aomething interesting.


title: ...but where IS it?

text: I look forward to this magazine, but after purchasing it on June 15th, still haven't started receiving it.  As far as reviewing the mag, though, looking into the future it is bound well and the photos are good.


title: As an artist, the amount of photos over articles is the reason I like ELLE

text: I collect this magazine; I have about four years worth on a bookshelf. I discovered it in high school and I find the ads, photo shoots, and many photographs very appealing for my art. I get lots of pose reference, clothing ideas, color schemes, and other forms of inspiration and help through the aid of my magazines. It's nice to look through "hey that's a good pose for such-and-such" and be able to have a reference for the anatomy and proportions. Now while I do read the articles and skim through the text, I'm interested in this for being something to look at and reference and not something to read. Sure some text is nice, but I'm not big spender interested in the little tips and tricks they have for name branded items and clothing. All in all, it's a picture book for really cheap. Sometimes the length varies (March 2013 was a fat, fat edition, but January 2013 was incredibly thin in comparison) and this is a bit disappointing, but overall I'm happy to have bought a year subscription and will likely renew when it's up.


title: Like it

text: Love reading this mag.


title: Cars and a good sense of humour. The best available.

text: If you're interested in cars and can handle sarcasm and well founded criticism, give this magazine a try. Well illustrated and beautifully printed this really is the ultimate European car magazine. Main focus is on cars available on the UK market. Not to worry, the ones not available there aren't worth driving anyway.


title: It feels like "me"

text: I finally found a decorating style that is sooo me.  I love the different houses and furniture featured in each mag. and can't wait for the next issue.  Always food for thought and inspiration.


title: Great Product and Price

text: Wish they would get back to being a 100% bee magazine not politics etc.......


title: great price

text: great price


title: "fashion mag"

text: HI is the industry's fashion magazine.  There isn't really any depth, you just look at it for the pictures.  Sometimes there's nothing wrong with that though.


title: 6 yr old and 11 yr old love it

text: Highly recommended,my kids look forward to each new issue...keeps their interest every issue....educational and fun! I even enjoy reading it with them!


title: Changed subscription!!!

text: Didn't even get ONE issue of the Martha Stewart Living magazine and got a postcard saying that it was no longer published and that I would get Food and Wine magazine instead. No thanks.


title: Love Readers Digest

text: Right on time every month


title: Four Stars

text: Just what I wanted


title: Exceeded my expectations

text: This is a really good magazine with all sorts of helpful tips and articles of info that I don't typically think about as I should. It has helped to make me more aware of my finances and investments.


title: Slipping quality

text:
Was once a stellar magazine and "family" style business (late 1800's to 2000). Since then the quality has declined along with the content in the magazine.

Revised  4/2011

Now even worse with a left wing political agenda.  Discovery is a much better choice!


title: A wonderful magazine for young children!

text: I found an old copy of these magazine in a Little Free Library, and I was impressed at the variety of offerings for my then 2.5 (now almost 3) year old. After checking some other issues out of the library and finding them equally rich, we signed up for a subscription right away. Every issue contains a few short stories (some with recurring characters you meet again every issue), several poems, a song (with sheet music!), a dance/action rhyme, a cut-out activity (a little booklet to paste pictures inside, a deck of cards to cut out and play memory with, etc.), and some of the most gorgeous and humorous illustrations to grace children's literature. I look forward to receiving each issue, too!


title: Good choice

text: Good cooking and gardening articles


title: Just average

text: A bit disappointed in the content of my first issue


title: Good choice

text: Always some good ideas


title: great

text: This magazine is great I love it and would recommend it to anyone that loves the country


title: ok but not worth it

text: Its a ok magazine but not worth the money , I won't reorder this one


title: Typically only a couple articles - Mostly a franchise advertisement

text: Half the magazine is one big ad for franchises.  Not a lot of good content.  I won't renew


title: Very informative!

text: Enjoyable.


title: Five Stars

text: Best publication ever!


title: Keep politics out of sports

text: Nice pages and has some interesting articles, but they're to liberal for my liking. Keep politics a=out of sports and hire right wing writers as well.


title: Shipping takes a while but the wait is worth it. Great app for online reading

text: It took a while before the first issue arrived but it was worth waiting for. I love reading it. The greatest benefit is to be able to download the previous issues on my smart phone in their app and read them in my spare time.


title: Interesting magazine.

text: I gave the magazine a 4 rating only because I like This Old House better. Family Handyman is a good magazine but they tend to spend a lot of time on one article.  I would rather have shorter articles on more subjects.  If you aren't interested in the article they are featuring there isn't much left to read in the magazine. But I do learn something new everytime I pick up the magazine.


title: No mag.

text: The only thing I've recieved, so far, is the bill.<br />I know this is [ or was when I last subscribed ] a ten month magazine - but so far not even the usual promotional papers.......


title: CONTINUED SUCCESS

text: RESUBSCRIBED FOR THE FIFTH YEAR!


title: Five Stars

text: wonderful magazine. I always find a tip, pearl, product or project in each issue.


title: Five Stars

text: Great !


title: Four Stars

text: good magazine if you like to get outside and explore!


title: Craftsman tips

text: Lots of good tips


title: Very Nice!

text: Beautiful photos and great recipes!  I bought this as a gift for my brother, who is into the culinary world and its ventures.  I enjoy reading it as well, though, because I love watching Food Network.  It's nice to be able to see your favorite Food Network Stars in the magazine offer up their recipes and experiences!


title: Four Stars

text: It's a magazine has it's ups and downs.


title: Probably the Only Magazine I Wait For Every Month

text: I recently brought a house last year that is a fixer upper. This is a great magazine for DIY and for home remodeling/renovation/tips for cool modifications of the house. I find at least 3 good tips every month and some very useful guides and ideas even if I never do do the project I am happy to learn the information I get from the magazine.


title: Shows All, Tells All!

text: STERN and I are old friends, my parents were subscribers for years and I always enjoyed the risqué photos appearing in STERN from a bygone era during my impressionable years.  I recently subscribed to keep up my German language skills and the weekly issues are overwhelming me.  But I skip the interior politics of Germany and read their take on our politics.  Foreign media have a fresh outlook on our situation which, unfortunately for us is not available in our domestic media, biased as it is.  They have more photos than any other source and I could probably spend a whole day if I wanted to look at them all.  They cover news from around the world and must have their photographers everywhere.  The recent uprising in Iran was covered to a point where they displayed the murder of that unfortunate, beautiful, young woman as she lay dying on the street while several men tried to save her.  Very strong stuff, but Stern doesn't pull any punches.  They cover much more including movies and the latest music releases (some from the United States) with reviews.  Human interest stories covered sex around the world with lots of color photos.  A recent delightful shocker was their coverage of the shaving of body hair among German females and males.  Use your imagination!  No, use it harder, I guess politically incorrect doesn't address this issue. Enjoy.


title: Far superior in the right-eating cooking mag world

text:
I have subscribed to Eating Well for years now, and they never cease to impress me. From articles about nutrition news to profiles of sustainable growers, Eating Well truly lives by its goal to provide us with uncomplicated, thoroughly delicious recipes. And, since they provide so many recipes online, I constantly turn to their Web site for great recipes using practically any ingredient.

I used to subscribe to Cooking Light, but these guys do it SO much better. The recipes are not only healthful, but have better depth of flavor and  are much more consistent and dependable.


title: Five Stars

text: good deal


title: Must Have Magazine for PS3 Owners

text:
I have subscribed to Playstation the Official Magazine (PTOM) for nearly a year now.  The writing is solid, the reviews are honest and for the most part unbiased, and there is a wide range of topics to interest almost every type of PS3 owner.  Some examples:

Featured Games:  Each month select games are profiled, which includes interviews with the developers, screen shots, ect.

Game Reviews:  Games currently available are reviewed and given a rating.  This is extremely helpful it you are undecided about a game or are wondering what to expect.

Letters:  Each issues contains a section for reader letters.  Each letter, often containing questions, are answered by the staff.

Contests:  Each month there are several contests which can be entered for small prizes.  I entered the contest from the first issue I received and won!

The overall tone of the magazine is one of fun and love of gaming.  If you enjoy your PS3, are interested in upcoming games, or want more information on the latest equipment available, this magazine is a must have!  It is at an affordable subscription price and the money I have saved from avoiding "bust" games means it has already paid for itself.


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine.


title: Four Stars

text: Informative!


title: Great Deal

text: This is the same issue from tv guide at a better price.<br />It's Cheaper than the news stand or store.


title: Five Stars

text: great story lines and pictures.


It is not half as good as the old Bon Appetit used to be. I think it is hard to follow. Also I tried to cancel it but was unable to. I will not order it again.


title: If you are a history buff like I am you will love this magazine

text: I love this magazine it gives you the history you did not learn in school. It teaches you that you are never too old to learn and appreciate the history behind the history.


title: Interesting places in the southwest

text: I love this magazine, I was born and raised in the southwest and I appreciate the beauty of it. There are places where the Indigenous People have lived and died that are magnificent to see. Can you build without a wheel ?


title: This a great Magazine!!!!

text: The recipes are really good. Pictures are worth a thousand words, I really like this magazine.


title: Five Stars

text: My all time favorite  go to magazine!


title: Five Stars

text: Love it and the price was great at $5


title: Thank you Amazon workers

text: Beautiful magazine


title: Informative

text: Helpful and nice formated magizine


title: Great Product but had to Cancel

text: KC Spaces is a high quality magazine which I loved reading.  It's full of entertaining and informative articles and ads.  I grew up in the area and can satisfy my homesickness by reading about all the great places to live, to shop, to eat, to enjoy art, to boat and water ski, etc.  It's a wonderful area which is well represented by this magazine.  Unfortunately the mailing label contained an incorrect address flagged by the USPS.  Despite numerous contacts with the magazine subscription manager and Amazon escalation, I was never able to get anyone to even acknowledge the problem.  I finally cancelled the subscription.  I hope I can find another organization that offers this fine publication.  If I were reviewing the magazine only, I would give it 5 stars.  I had to include the subscription fulfillment in my review as that is an important part of the order.


title: great ideas

text: read this off and on my whole life kept up with new and lastest treads


title: nice magazine

text: easy recipies


title: Great Magazine

text: Very satisfied with the subscription I got.  Lots of amazing articles in every magazine.  Glad I had purchased this!  Always so excited for the next one to be at my door!


title: Great Magazine

text: Buying the subscription for just the photos was enough for me! Love reading the articles and not having to pay the price on the back of the magazine.


title: Nice magazine, BUT...

text:
Hobby Farm Home is a pretty magazine with well written, relevant and informative articles.

HOWEVER, we only got three (3) magazines total out of the 2-year subscription we paid for.  What's up with that???  They just stopped coming and we feel scammed/cheated.  We ordered this in late spring of 2012.

Beware, People.


title: I love it.

text: I've been turned off by magazines over the years until I picked up a copy of "First Things" at my church last month.  I read it cover to cover, with a dictionary handy, and was thirsting for more.  I subscribed and received my first issue last week.  I love it.


title: love it

text: I love this magazine.  I don't normally buy magazines since everything is online now, but I enjoy this and look forward to getting it in the mail every month.


title: Stopped receiving

text: Paid for 2 years. Got a few months and then it stopped. I contacted company, got nowhere. Out a year and a half of issues.


title: Cute Magazine

text: I had a credit from Amazon because I've purchased so many magazines before. So, I got this for free. It's a cute magazine with cute ideas for crafts, foods, etc. for children.


title: Easy Magazine Ordering

text: Ordered Outdoor Photography and it arrived when promised.  Magazine is a great source of information and ideas for the outdoor/landscape and animal photographer.


title: The Best Magazine for the Money

text: National Geo is a a great magazine for exploring the world and its many facets from a comfortable chair.  The photograph is awesome for photographers it is both an inspiration and a guide for achieving great photos.


title: Good Resource for Photography

text: This magazine helps keep me abreast of the latest advancements in photography and photographic accessories as well as to provide tips and hints both in pre and post processing of images.


title: Repeat order.

text: This was an extension of an existing subscription. I did have a problem with duplicate issues, but it was immediately corrected.


title: Great mag.

text: This is a repeat subscription. I've had no problems with prior subscriptions.


title: Five Stars

text: Great price, slipped right in after my last subscription


title: Four Stars

text: Great price, but didn't mesh well with my existing subscription.


title: HGTV MAG.

text: I watch the channel a lot and enjoy the shows, thought the mag. would be nice to have. The first issue met all of my expectations, looking forward to many more.


title: Five Stars

text: Great recipes


title: Excellent pictures, good travel magazine

text: While CT+L (luckily) doesn't insist on having some type of rating  in every issue that Conde Nast is obsessed with (Gold List/Best of/yada yada yada), I would like to see more critical writing and fewer pages of advertising at the end of the magazine.  However, I already get Florida T+L so I knew what to expect: lots of pretty pictures and an occasional article out of the ordinary.


title: Great gift for a ten year animal lover.

text: Magazines began arriving in five weeks as promised. My ten year old granddaughter loves them. Tells me all about the stories and fun stuff every time she gets a new issue. The gift that keeps on giving. Keeps her interested in reading. Really looks forward to new issues.


title: This magazine is loaded with practical things anyone can use.

text: Great articles, how-to's, recipes....just plain good stuff. Great value.


title: Great magazine, great recipes from the pros!!!

text: I have followed the Food Network for many years....they provide recipes and guidance to help anyone cook like a pro!! Easy to follow recipes and instructions....if you like to cook, this is the magazine for you!!!


title: One of the best magazines on the market

text: This magazine remains one of my all time favorites. I renewed this time via amazon.


title: Money stolen

text: The company discontinued printing this magazine and now refuses to return my money. I had over 18 months left on my subscription. I’d really like my full $5.75 returned from my October 2021 order, as well as the partial credit of $2.50 from my May 2021 order.


title: great

text: enjoy this magazine and its view on this emerging technology.  We live in a fast moving world and this helps to keep abreat of changes


title: gotta have it

text: really up to date with current trends and information in robotics and drones.  Also had news on first tech youths challenges in which he is a part of.


title: If you are a History nerd!

text: Smithsonian is an outstanding & reliable reference to "days gone by".  If you true "history nerd" ...well worth the you time and reflection on the evolution of our times.


title: One Star

text: there more advertorials than `magazine pages` i could not find even valuable information worths to read.


title: Five Stars

text: My dad loves this magazine!!


title: Five Stars

text: Love this magazine.  Been to subscribing to it for years. Amazon’s price is the best!


title: Cute ideas, but otherwise too pricey fashions

text:
This magazine is mostly to admire the fashions, unless you have a pretty big expenditure account. They do a nice job including new fashions, trends, beauty products and reviews, and home decorating ideas - but almost everything is pretty upscale and unrealistically expensive. Frequenting the pages are outfit pieces well over $300 each, shoes almost exclusively over $500, and beauty products over $60.

While I definitely did not expect this to be in any way a bargain hunters magazine, I certainly didn't expect only 10 or so pages per 120+ page issue with items under $50. It is nice and informative to browse the often outlandish fashions and keep up to date with what's in and what's up and coming, but most of the fashions are way out of budget for most people to achieve the looks they promote.

Overall, this magazine is informative, nice to look at, and always up to date on fashions - but seems to promote almost exclusively very expensive items for one to only dream about purchasing. If you're looking for a fashion magazine with items you can go out and purchase with a tight or moderate budget, don't bother. But if you're looking for a mindless read with some good ideas and new fashions, this might be the way to go.


title: Love every bit of Nat Geo!

text: I am so happy when my magazine comes; from the short stories to the longer articles, I enjoy every page!


title: Check the medical information!

text: It’s an advertisement, not a scientific publication . They should hire a medical editor to verify the information IF the goal is to educate. Some description of hair growth medicine was just plain wrong. A looked over a copy that came to my dermatology office so I did not have to purchase it. Why don’t they have a medical editor? Certainly there are great doctors who do not choose to buy ads in forums like this. The one positive is the definition of cosmetic surgeon( someone who is pretending to be a board Certified specialist ) Buyer beware!!


title: Five Stars

text: Great magazine


title: Long-time subscriber

text: There is so much fun in most of the mags. I have torn out many pages of "dream book" entries!


title: Fun

text: I live on the Island that Martha calls home (for a little bit each year). She and I cross paths every so often--and my ideas show up in her mag every once in a while...tho' she has hi-jacked them, rather than knock on my door and asked for permission. Still, I enjoy the quality of the mag. The quality of Martha remains to be seen.


title: Handyman is Handy for action on your projects..

text: This magazine is a good "handy"guide as well as being good encouragement to get to & complete new & old projects..


title: Love it!

text: A purchase for my granddaughter. Renewed for a second year. She is 6. Loves all the photos and info. Great gift and value.


title: Five Stars

text: Good


title: Five Stars

text: Thanks


title: One Star

text: Full of advertisement and other s***ty crap. I'm surprised it's still in print.


title: love it

text: great magazine, perfect for a summer read.<br />I love the fashion articles.  This is a great magazine to curl up with on a rainy afternoon.


title: Great Way to Encourage Reading & Entertain Children!

text: Bought for my grandchildren (ages 6 & 8) and they love them! Great illustrations and interesting topics that they really enjoy!


title: I still look forward to getting the magazine

text:
I originally bought the subscription because that was the only way that I could get the digital subscription for my iPad, but as I have been receiving the physical magazine, I have come to enjoy it.  Obviously there are pros and cons to any purchase and here are a few:

Pros:

*  Access to all things Time: magazine, digital subscription, and website.
*  Still have some really good long form journalism.  Some of the recent work on the American medical system and the Recovery Act were really insightful and helped me to be better informed.
*  Something that isn't junk in my mailbox.

Cons:

*  Some of the columnists are stale and tired.
*  I don't find the iPad version of the magazine as easy to read as the paper version.  I think it might be because of the scrolling up and down of some of the articles...and that would be a formatting comfort thing on my end, nothing that the publisher is doing wrong.
*  Some times the quality of the individual issues is up or down.  I know that not every issue is a winner, but some issues could just have a little more interesting content.


title: Still Great Long Form Writing

text:
Sports Illustrated seems to have lost top of mind status with about 3 million ESPN channels, but I got a subscription a few months back and I have been really happy with my purchase.

A few of the big selling points for me have been really good long form articles, the digital subscription that comes with the paper subscription, and the fact that having a physical magazine presents me with coverage of sports that I might not regularly pay attention to.


title: Not A Must Have...More Like A Its Nice To Have

text:
I've been reading Rolling Stone since I was a teenager and now that I am in my 30s, I can probably count much of my review as the effects of time.  But it does seem like the quality of Rolling Stone has slipped a bit over the years.  I can't say for certain if its just that I am older, that we have shorter attention spans so the writing is different, or if the magazine has just not aged well.

As far as an issue by issue thing goes, Rolling Stone probably isn't a must read for music any longer, but they still do some really great political reporting.  If you just get the magazine for that, it is probably worth the price of the subscription.

Be warned that a paper subscription doesn't come with the benefit of a digital subscription being included.


title: Two Stars

text: Got my free scarf but the app never downloaded into my kindle.


title: Iconic

text: Legendary fashion magazine


title: Photographer staying in tune w/ Men's Fashion

text:
My male models/subjects often ask for my opinion on what they should wear. Granted that they don't have much of a collection, but just incase that they do, I want to be sure I'm in tuned in men's latest style is.

This was perfect. Although my Boyfriend is larger in size and won't be able to pull most of the style off, but to have a little bit of an idea what he can try certainly helps as well.

I have skim through this magazine before a while back and wanted to adopt a few fashion trend for myself (i like to tomboy is out sometimes). I finally pulled out the cash and subscribed. Haven't regret it yet. I love it =)