The following magazines are available from Oregon Talking Book and Braille Service. Each issue of these magazines must be returned to receive the next issue.
The National Library Service also provides several other free magazine titles. To see a listing of what they offer please visit: http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/circulars/magprog.html If you are interested in subscribing to any of these magazines please call TBABS.
AARP Magazine
Bi-Monthly
Cassette
This publication is targeted to people 50 and older. Articles cover a wide range of topics from celebrities to travel.
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
Monthly
Cassette
Each issue contains new, short mystery stories and one mystery classic.
American History
Bi-Monthly
Cassette
This magazine offers insight into the cultural, military, social, and political forces which have formed our nation. It brings to life the people who influenced those events and explores historical places still tangible today.
American Rehabilitation
Quarterly
Cassette
American Rehabilitation is the official publication of the Rehabilitation Services Administration. Innovative programs, agency administrative practices, research, and technique are among the variety of topics in this magazine
Arizona Highways
Monthly
Cassette
Learn everything you never knew about the Grand Canyon state. Sit back and visit charming towns, relive the lush history, explore diverse back road terrain, and hike urban and wilderness trails.
Better Homes and Gardens
Monthly
Cassette
Cappers Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Cassette
Cappers is a publication that provides information on helpful hints, gardening tips, recipes, money management, etc.
Current Biography
Monthly
Cassette
Diabetes Forecast
Monthly
Cassette
This periodical contains information on diabetes research and treatment and for practical tips on day-to-day coping with diabetes.
Diabetes Self Management
Bi-Monthly
Cassette
This magazine is all about how to control and manage your diabetes. It includes up-to-date information on nutrition, exercise, new drugs, medical advances, self-help, and the many other topics.
Dialogue
Quarterly
Cassette, Braille
Dialogue magazine is a publication to turn to for the latest information on new technology and products designed to enhance your life. You will even find tutorials on how to use the Internet more effectively, stories about interesting people doing interesting jobs, features, and more.
Guideposts
Monthly
Cassette
Based on Judeo-Christian principles, this magazine is intended to motivate people towards living a richer and fuller life through communication of spiritual values. The articles are all interfaith religious messages designed to help deal with the trials of life.
Humpty Dumpty
Bi-Monthly
Cassette
Published 10 times annually by the Children’s Better Health Institute, this title is geared toward children aged 3-6. “The beloved egg is alive and well” in this magazine “filled with games, fiction, poems, crafts and healthful tips. It entertains and stimulates by teaching new skills and stirring young imaginations”.
Kiplinger's Retirement Report
Monthly
Cassette
Lion's Newsletter
Monthly
Cassette
Martha Stewart Living
Monthly
Cassette
National Geographic Traveler
Quarterly
Cassette
This magazine, which publishes 10 times annually, touts the tagline: “Where the Journey begins”. It’s editors strive to keep “each department and article flavored with personality, passion, perspective, and a strong sense of place” and create a travel magazine “that propels you from the armchair and into the field”.
Native Peoples
Monthly
Cassette
This magazine focuses on the Native American culture. Articles include interviews and stories about Native American artists, musicians, and leaders of today.
New York Review of Books
Cassette
Organic Gardening
Monthly
Cassette
Parents
Monthly
Cassette
Written and edited for parents who have growing children, Parents focuses on family formation and growth, including the daily needs and concerns of modern mothers. It also regularly features information about beauty, food, fashion, home, age specific child development, and more.
Popular Science
Monthly
Cassette
Redbook
Monthly
Cassette
Feature articles deal with fashion, beauty and health, food and nutrition, parenting, and relationships. Additionally, each issue offers fictional short stories and excerpts from longer fictional works.
Retirement Life
Monthly
Cassette
Legislative, health care, and association information for employees and retirees of the federal government.
Saturday Evening Post
Monthly
Cassette
This is a health-focused magazine that contains humor, fiction, and nonfiction of interest to the American family.
Seventeen
Monthly
Cassette
Smithsonian
Monthly
Cassette
Published monthly by the Smithsonian Institution, this eloquent publication explores a wide range of subjects from the worlds of science, history, geography, and art. Smithsonian museum highlights and study tours are also featured each month
Southern Living
Monthly
Cassette
A sumptuous lifestyle magazine published monthly with a bonus spring issue released in April. Each issue offers extensive coverage in the areas of travel, food, homes & interiors, and gardens. Also included in each issue of this influential periodical are book reviews, personal profiles, and special feature sections.
Sunset
Monthly
Cassette
Sunset contains tips on local gardening, low-fat cooking, regional travel, home decorating and remodeling.
US Magazine
Bi-Weekly
Cassette
US Weeklycovers and highlights film, video, television and contemporary music. It provides in-depth editorials on top personalities, events, and developments current in the world of entertainment.
Vital Speeches of the Day
Bi-Weekly
Cassette
Each issue this popular bi-weekly features 8-10 speeches by individuals “who have attained leadership in the fields of economics, politics, education, sociology, government, criminology, finance, business, taxation, health, law, labor, etc.”
Women’s Day
Monthly
Cassette
This magazine is created for the contemporary woman in that it covers a variety of issues that are important to women today. It features articles devoted to information on food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion, as well as the traditional values of home, family, and children.
Your Dog
Monthly
Cassette
Also Available
These magazines do not have to be returned to receive the next issue.
Choice Magazine Listening
Bi-Monthly
Cassette
Choice magazine is specially recorded for those who qualify for Talking Books. Choice selects and records outstanding writing from over 100 magazines. Every other month, this unique magazine offers its readers 8 hours of unabridged articles, fiction, and poetry.
Focus (OPB)
Cassette
While this magazine does not need to be returned to receive the next issue, the cassette box that the tape arrives in does need to be returned. This magazine covers the schedule of Oregon Public Broadcasting on television, radio, and Golden Hours. Articles highlight special programs and events including which programs are described for the blind and visually handicapped.
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