The New Yorker Magazine

Very Discriminating
A review of The New Yorker Magazine, July 28, 2009
Submitted by: J. V. Whitey from Tavares, FL

Ever since you published a short story of mine, you've been my favorite. I can't say enough good things.

Expands My Intellectual and Emotional Horizons.
A review of The New Yorker Magazine, March 31, 2009
Submitted by: JayW from East Cleveland, OH

The researched articles are thorough and deliberative.  News analyses are cogent and insightful and the book reviews and biographical features illuminate. The magazine's range is distinguished by the quality of thought and the calber of writing. Regardless of the reader's knowledge base and awareness regarding a subject, the articles consistently shed new light.

I was particularly impressed by the selections of Daniel Burnham and James Baldwin for biographical features in recent editions.

I have long been familiar with Mr. Burnahm's accomplishments but I had hardly heard his name in twenty years. I learned enough about the man to pique my interest in his politics.

Mr. Baldwin's works and life have been examined in depth.  But, as is the case with some other post World War II noteworthies, he is sometimes narrowly defined.  Contemporary social and political motives have frequently overriden the substantive regarding Mr. Baldwin.

As a consequence of reading the New Yorker's feature on him, I have placed two James Baldwin biographies in juxtaposition with those of Richard Wright and added them to my 2009 reading list.

Finally, I love the cartoon contest.

New Yorker
A review of The New Yorker Magazine, March 17, 2009
Submitted by: Marie

Mostly interesting articles, though the New Yorker can be a bit full of itself, by including articles about and references to itself frequently. But overall a good read.

A Must Read
A review of The New Yorker Magazine, March 10, 2009
Submitted by: Chance

If you care about NYC, opinion and the arts, here's the place to start.

Best Magazine We've Received
A review of The New Yorker Magazine, February 17, 2009
Submitted by: Irene from E. Dennis, MA

My husband asked me to order the New Yorker for him.   We both now hurry to get our hands on the magazine to read the very well-written and informative articles, the short story and, of course, the cartoons.  Keep up the wonderful blend.

Irene Thomas (and Rene Thomas)