Magazines on Digital Cartridge

Updated August 2016

MAGAZINES ON DIGITAL CARTRIDGE

The following magazines are available on digital cartridge from the National Library Service and the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. You will need a digital player (standard or advanced) to use these talking magazines. If you would like to subscribe to a magazine or need a digital player, contact the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. Weekly magazines can be checked out for three weeks. Monthly magazines can be checked out for seven weeks. The following and additional titles may be available on BARD. Visit https://nlsbard.loc.gov to check out the latest downloadable magazines.

AARP Bulletin (10 issues) Features the latest daily news and includes articles for people 50+ on health, Social Security, Medicare, politics, scam alerts and more. Packaged with AARP The Magazine. AARP The Magazine (bimonthly) Helps people 50+ live their most fulfilling lives and includes articles on finance, health and fitness, books, movies, celebrity interviews, and travel. Packaged with AARP Bulletin. American History (bimonthly) Articles for the general reader about the full spectrum of the history of North America. Analog Science Fiction and Fact (10 issues) Short stories, novelettes, and features with science fiction themes. Asimov's Science Fiction (10 issues) Short stories, novelettes, and features with science fiction themes. The Atlantic Monthly (10 issues) Articles on politics and current issues; fiction by contemporary American writers. Audubon (bi-monthly) Focuses on subjects related to nature, with a special emphasis on birds. Bon Appetit (monthly) Articles on cooking, entertainment, and travel; recipes from well-known restaurants. Consumer Reports (monthly) In-depth articles that rate consumer products tested for quality, durability, and safety. Also features general-interest topics such as health and money management. Contemporary Sound Track (bimonthly) A sampler of articles from national music magazines. Cowboys and Indians: The Premier Magazine of the West (8 issues) A Western lifestyle magazine covering Western art, rodeo, cowboys, the cowboy way of life, westerns, music, TV, food, and travel. Cricket: The Realm of Imagination (for children; 9 issues) Stories, poems, and articles by internationally known authors, plus songs, jokes, and crafts. For ages nine through fourteen. Packaged with National Geographic Kids. Das Beste aus Reader's Digest (German; monthly) German edition of Reader's Digest. First-person articles, profiles, opinion pieces, and other general-interest articles. Selections come from German- language magazines as well as the American edition of Reader's Digest. Diabetes Forecast (6 issues) Articles on health care, nutrition, and research findings. Published by the American Diabetes Association. Discover (monthly) Science news and articles exploring current events and future views on topics such as technology, space, the environment, health, and medicine. Ebony (11 issues) Articles on food, dress, leisure, travel, and personalities emphasizing achievements of African Americans. The Economist (51 issues) Insights and opinions on international news, politics, business, finance and technology, and the arts. Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine (10 issues) Mystery stories by established authors in the field and by new, previously unpublished writers. Foreign Affairs (bimonthly) Analysis of issues by statesmen, diplomats, and scholars, and trends in international politics, law, and economics. France-Amerique (French; 11 issues News analysis, trends, interviews, book and film reviews, travel, advice, and resources to perfect French-language skills; information about the French American community. Good Housekeeping (monthly) Articles on family and home management, with features on food and decorating.

Guideposts (monthly) Contains numerous articles by people of all ages, races, and backgrounds, recounting how their faith in God, or the wisdom of an older relative or mentor, has helped them through personal challenges. Packaged with Milwaukee Magazine, Newsweek, and Reader’s Digest. Health and Nutrition Newsletters (monthly) Selections on medical conditions of special interest to older adults, nutritional information, and ways to maintain good health. Publication includes Scientific American, Health after 50, Mayo Clinic Health Letter, and Nutrition Action Healthletter. Horticulture (bimonthly) Gardening trends, products, and projects for the amateur gardener. Humpty Dumpty Magazine (for children; bimonthly) Stories, poems, cartoons, puzzles, games, recipes and crafts. Ages 3-5. Magazine of the Month (monthly) NLS program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing. Readers are sent a different magazine each month. Milwaukee Magazine (monthly; produced by WTBBL) A city magazine serving the Milwaukee metropolitan area in Wisconsin with articles of events, dinning, and local news. Packaged with Guideposts, Newsweek, and Reader’s Digest. Missouri Conservationist (monthly) Focuses on educating the general public on issues pertaining to the conservation and management of Missouri’s natural resources. Money (11 issues) Articles on money-management, consumer, and family issues; includes regular columns with news and advice on jobs, taxes, Social Security, investments, products, and services. Muse (for children; 9 issues) Science, art, archaeology, and history activities for ages nine through fourteen; includes contests and book and media reviews. The Musical Mainstream (quarterly) Selected articles from national magazines about classical music, music criticism, and music teaching; announces new NLS music acquisitions. The Nation (47 issues) Articles on foreign affairs, local and national politics, education, and law. Reviews films, theater, books, and the arts. National Geographic (monthly) Articles on world geography and cultures, plant and animal life, space exploration, and ancient history. National Geographic Kids (for children;10 issues) Articles for children about people, places, customs, animals, and plants. Packaged with Cricket.

National Geographic Traveler (monthly) Get travel ideas, tips, photos, quizzes, and more. National Review (24 issues) Articles on business, politics, economics, education, and other subjects from a conservative viewpoint. The New York Times Book Review (weekly) Literary articles and book reviews from the Sunday New York Times. The New Yorker (47 issues) Features selected material from the print edition, chosen and recorded by Audible, Inc. Articles on daily news and cultural coverage. Newsweek (52 issues) Provides latest news about international issues, technology, business, culture, and politics. Packaged with Guideposts, Milwaukee Magazine, and Reader’s Digest. O, The Oprah Magazine (monthly) Get the latest information and inspiration including expert advice, style ideas, health tips, delicious recipes and more! Oklahoma Today (bimonthly) Explores the people, places, history, and culture of Oklahoma in a way designed to inform and educate the public. Outdoor Life (10 issues) Adventures and experiences in hunting and fishing, information on conservation and game laws, and reports on sporting equipment and techniques. People (51 issues) Celebrity news and interviews. People en Español (Spanish; 11 issues) Articles about entertainers and newsworthy people of potential interest to Spanish-speaking readers. Piano Technicians Journal (monthly) Information on the piano industry’s latest innovations, products, and technologies. Official publication of the Piano Technicians Guild. Playboy (monthly) Fiction, interviews, and articles with a male perspective. QST (monthly) Project-building ideas and news on all aspects of ham radio. Official publication of the American Radio Relay League. Quarterly Music Magazine (quarterly) NLS program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing. Readers are sent a different music magazine each quarter. Covers a variety of aspects and types of music, such as opera, jazz, and country and instruments such as guitar and keyboard. Reader’s Digest (monthly) From health to home, money to food, family, travel, work, holidays and more, Reader's Digest focuses on simple tips and time-saving insights. Packaged with Guideposts, Milwaukee Magazine, and Newsweek. Rolling Stone (biweekly) American popular culture in the arts and entertainment industry. Provides music, video, audiovisual, and computer hardware reviews. Seventeen (10 issues) Tips on beauty and fashion for young women and articles on careers, education, family, social interactions, and diet. Smithsonian (monthly) Provides in-depth analysis of varied topics within a diverse range of scientific areas. Sound and Vision (10 issues) Reports on new sound equipment and album reviews, with emphasis on popular music. Southern Living (monthly) Features recipes, house and garden plans, and information about Southern culture and travel. Spider (for children; 9 issues) Stories, poems, jokes, and crafts for beginning readers ages six through nine. Sports Illustrated (weekly) International sports news and articles with emphasis on American spectator sports. Features on sports personalities and events and outdoor activities. Sports Illustrated Kids (for children; 11 issues) Sports news and articles for ages eight through thirteen. Features sports personalities, events, and cards; youths who are excelling in athletics; and a regular column by youths discussing controversial sports-related issues. Talking Book Topics (bimonthly) Announcements of recorded books recently added to the Library of Congress collection and news and developments in library services for people who are visually impaired or have a physical disability. Audio edition often includes the text of NLS News. One-line annotations of books listed in Talking Book Topics are included in the braille edition of Braille Book Review. Travel & Leisure (monthly) Articles on vacation sites and tour destinations, with tips on food and photography. True West (monthly) Nonfiction articles about the Old West written by historians and western buffs. Vanidades (Spanish; 11 issues) Spanish-language general-interest magazine with an emphasis on style. Vital Speeches of the Day (monthly) Presents speeches and addresses in full. The Week (weekly) News and commentary on world events. Wired (monthly) News and opinions concerning technology industries and the digital environment. The Writer (12 issues) Discussions on the craft and experience of writing by new and established writers. Regular columns feature trade news, contest information, and names and addresses of manuscript markets.

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) also provides a list of magazines, periodicals, and newsletters called Magazines in Special Media. This list includes some titles that are not produced by NLS. Information about how to order those particular magazines is provided. You can find this list at http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/directories/magazines.html.

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