Not all readers agreed with the July 9 list of “Our 50 Favorite Magazines.”
(“A narrow-minded selection of some narrow-minded people,” one wrote).
We understand. It was a list of our favorites, not necessarily theirs. Some readers had their own magazines they make sure to read, and they let us know about them. Here are Tempo readers’ top 10 magazines that were not included in our list, with comments.
1. The Nation. “I know you create this list every year and probably try to make the list different each time — especially highlighting new finds. But for news and political commentary, I don’t think there’s a better magazine than The Nation.”
2. The Economist. “The Economist was left off, why? … Timely and unbiased.”
3. The Surfer’s Journal. “Can I make a plug for The Surfer’s Journal, one of my all-time favorite mags? A beautiful mag both to read and look at, even if you don’t surf.”
4. National Geographic. “No National Geographic? Uh, really?”
5. Imbibe. “I’m disappointed to see Imbibe left off this list. The mag covers beer, cocktails, wine and even coffee in a more stylish and well-written package than both of the drinks titles on your list.”
6. Ode. “My favorite magazine is Ode: to people, to passion and to possibilities. Originally launched in the Netherlands, it now prints in the U.S. as well. It only prints positive news from around the globe.”
7. Parenting. “Who needs the snobbish stylings of Cookie when Parenting has been the gold standard of parenting magazines for years?”
8. Christianity Today. “Do any of you read magazines that relate to faith? … If the reporters at major newspapers are more interested in reading Modern Drunkard and US Weekly than in reading about faith issues or in maintaining a balanced perspective on political issues, it’s not surprising circulation is dropping precipitously.”
9. Taste of Home. “How about a food mag that features food that people can actually cook?”
10. Runner’s World. “Great advice, incredible stories of professional and real athletes, and the place where so many runners go for constant motivation. It has a broad appeal by offering healthy dietary advice, playlists for our iPods, and countless training plans. Overall, I believe that many runners, from the marathoner to the sprinter, look to Runner’s World every month for continued inspiration.”
