I still prefer Nintendo Power, but I picked this up during the half off deal when you bought a game over X-mas. Me and my son both read it, but both prefer NP and wish this was a little more fun like … more
I get a lot of magazines. A lot. Very few get read through completely for obvious reasons; time, many other mags to read, not interested in ALL the content. This is one I read through each and every month, … more
I've been getting Parents for about ten years now, since I had my first child. I've also tried every other parenting magazine during that time, and they pale in comparison to Parents. Parents has great … more
I've been reading Reader's Digest since I was a little kid; my Grandmother subsribed her whole life, and now so do I. I love this magazine for so many reasons. The articles based on real people with real … more
This is the best magazine out there for DIY-ers. ReadyMade is mostly about recycling everyday items into furniture, organizers, decorations and gifts. The projects are much more practical than the geeky … more
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TrevorBurnham reviewed The Economist.
March 18, 2009
If you're an economist, businessperson, or just interested in economics, then you absolutely must subscribe to this magazine. And if you have no interest in economics whatsoever, you may still find it … more
The essays in The Believer are a mixed bag, in every sense: You never know what you're going to get. A typical issue contains an assessment of '80s teen sex comedies; a list of pun-riddled blurbs found … more
If there's one word that captures the essence of Wired, it's "enthusiasm." The writing is consistently vigorous, sometimes excessively, but always enjoyably. The nerd humor is sometimes over-the-top, … more
A magazine dedicated to trivia could get tiring very fast. Thankfully, each issue of Mental Floss carries a handful of stories that are absolutely fascinating, touching on bits of history that you never … more
I don't see any place for this magazine in a world where you can subscribe to The Wilson Quarterly and The Atlantic for incisive coverage of politics and current events (not to mention book reviews), … more
I wrote an enthusiastic 4-star review of Liberty a few years back. Since then, I've become much less enamored with it. Each issue feels like the last: a sigh of frustration with the way things are. I … more
I'm more libertarian than liberal, so I disagree with many of the views expressed in Harper's. And yet, I look forward to it every month--indeed, more than I look forward to Reason. Why? Because Harper's … more
I'm moderately libertarian, so I usually agree with the views expressed in Reason. I enjoy poring over the news summaries and the book reviews, then skimming the articles. Reason isn't essential for me, … more
I subscribe to about a dozen magazines on current events, politics and the academic world. And this is the best. The stories are always punchy and novel, and the other sections truly shine: If anything … more
THE BELIEVER magazine really isn't a magazine at all, but is more like a pop-culture journal and literary digest that is sometimes published monthly, other times bi-monthly. The publication comes from … more
DISCOVER has positioned itself somewhere halfway between "Nature" and "People" magazines. There are still fine, lucid, informative articles, though not in every issue, but there are also ill-written inadequately … more
Pros: lots of creative energy, inspirational, unique, avante garde Cons: can be repetitive, expensive, hard to find, sometimes silly projects are a turn off … more
The journal "First Things" fills an important niche in the intellectual landscape of the ever-changing marketplace of ideas. It is, as its description states "the journal of religion, culture, and public … more
Pros: Well-written; cutting edge art design & photography; in touch; relevant. Cons: None The Bottom Line: A glossy well put together magazine Bon Appetit … more
Pros: Great color photos. Pertinent articles, interesting features. Cons: Might not be interesting if you hate cats. The Bottom Line: I've really enjoyed … more
Though not particularly interested in all the celebs that appear in In Style, I enjoy this magazine because it covers the fashion world pretty completely in every issue. It's a good resource for keeping … more
Here's a magazine that speaks to the inner tinkerer. In spite of its title, it's not about things that are ready-made but about a willingness to make stuff. The spirit behind it is good and refreshing. Unfortu … more
Pros: Stunning collections of contemporary art. Interesting artist interviews. Cons: Some images are explicit. The Bottom Line: This magazine will open … more
Pros: high fashion, clear instructions, lovely photos, unique patterns, practical designs, inspirational Cons: hard to find in some places The Bottom Line: … more
Pros: lovely photos, clear instructions, well laid out, lots to choose from Cons: specific beads/findings needed, projects not always unique The Bottom … more