Back to the march through my magazine subscriptions. I think after this installment there is just one more category go to -- food magazines. But first, the last of my "special interest" magazines -- Philadelphia Magazine and The New Yorker. I think both of these titles could be considered regional magazines, though The New Yorker has a wider appeal than Philadelphia Magazine given the majority of its content is less local in nature.
I signed us up for a subscription to Philadelphia Magazine shortly after we moved here in January. I had heard good things about this magazine from friends who live here and figured it would be a great way to acquaint ourselves with the city's people, places, and events. As someone interested in food and fitness, the stories that have most piqued my interest so far this year include The 50 Best Places to Eat Right Now (January), Welcome to Fitadelphia (February), The Di Brunos' Growing Empire (April), and this month's The Great Philadelphia Pizza Quest.
I ended up with a subscription to The New Yorker when a friend of mine offered up a free gift subscription on Facebook. I've enjoyed reading this magazine for a long time; back in the day it was the "smart" magazine I'd pick up at the airport bookshop along with a less-erudite title. What The New Yorker excels at is informative, in-depth articles and interesting fiction pieces. And of course, you can't mention The New Yorker without giving a nod to the cartoons! I am still way behind in reading all of The New Yorkers that have piled up on our side table (though I often actually do flip through and check out all the cartoons); this magazine is definitely not one to just flip through, you've really got to find the time to sit down and read it.
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