I want to get back on track, posting more about my love of reading, my original intention when starting this blog. So, I'm introducing a new feature: Monday will be "Read All About It" day. Hope you enjoy!
The New Yorker magazine was assigned reading for my honors Freshman English course in college. I miss having a subscription, but every so often I treat myself to an issue.
A few weeks ago, I picked up the Feb. 14 & 21 issue, and I've been savoring it article by article, each exquisitely written. Most New Yorker articles are loooong which allows the writers to delve deeply into their topics, bringing shades of grey to light in black text on white pages.
There are few articles that fail to envelope me; even articles on topics in which I've had no previous interest thrill me. In the issue I'm reading now, there are articles on the author George Eliot, scientology, college rankings and corruption in Afghanistan. Each has taught me something new, opened my eyes, made me think.
Many people love The New Yorker for its famous cartoons. They are delightful, but it's the writing I love. Every issue of The New Yorker is a showcase of writing at its best.
Maybe it's time to make time for a subscription again.
2 comments:
Don't do it! It's impossible to get through one in a week. It takes at least two. Mark subscribes and we have them all.over.the.house!
Your post reminded me how great this magazine is. Now I'm visiting the online site...I say "Go for it," get yourself the subscription, see what happens!
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