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Issued August 2012
This document lists all magazines produced or distributed by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, through its free reading program. These magazines are produced and distributed in various formats through a network of cooperating libraries. U.S. residents and American citizens living abroad who are unable to read or handle conventional print materials because of a visual or a physical impairment are eligible for service.
The magazines are circulated by USPS mail, but some titles are available to eligible readers for download in braille or audio format from the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service at https://nlsbard.loc.gov. Some titles may also be available in large-print or press braille.
American Heritage
3, AMH4, AMH7
quarterly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download Articles on America=s social, educational, and cultural history.
Analog Science Fiction and Science Fact
ANA3, ANA4, ANA7
10 issues/year audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Short stories, novelettes, and features with science-fiction themes.
Asimov's Science Fiction
IAM3, IAM4, IAM7 10 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Short stories, novelettes, and features with science-fiction themes.
The Atlantic
AMO3, AMO4, AMO7
10 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on politics and current issues; fiction by contemporary American writers.
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest
BRD3, BRD4. BRD7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
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. (Germany)
Bon Appétit
EAT3, EAT4, EAT7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on cooking, entertainment, and travel; recipes from well-known restaurants.
Boys' Life for All Boys
BLY1, BLY5 monthly digital braille, press braille
Articles on the outdoors, sports, and hobbies, with adventure fiction and humor; ages 9B16. Published by the Boy Scouts of America.
Braille Book Review
BBR1, BBR2, BBR5
bimonthly
digital braille, large print, press braille
Announcements of braille books recently added to the Library of Congress collection; news and developments in library services for blind individuals. Braille edition includes one-line annotations from Talking Book Topics and a braille order form. Some issues contain selections from NLS News.
Braille Chess Magazine
BCM1
quarterly
press braille
Articles on chess; news of current trends and competitions. (UK)
Braille Music Magazine
XBM1
monthly
press braille
Articles about classical music for professional and amateur musicians; reviews of new braille music publications. (UK)
Consumer Reports
CRP3, CRP4, CRP7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
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: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country
XST3, XST4, XST7
bimonthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
A sampler of articles from national magazines on jazz, rock, country, and pop music.
Conundrum
COU1
monthly
press braille
Crossword and logic puzzles, anagrams, word searches, and general- knowledge quizzes. (UK)
Cooking Light
CKL1, CKL5
11 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Short articles on exercise, food, fitness, health, and nutrition. Each issue contains approximately seventy recipes that feature fresh, natural ingredients and low-fat cooking.
Cricket: The Realm of Imagination
NGW3, NGW4, NGW7
9 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Stories, poems, and articles by internationally known authors. Also includes songs, jokes, and crafts. For ages 9柆14. Packaged with National Geographic Kids.
Diabetes Forecast: The Healthy Living Magazine
DBF3, DBF4, DBF7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on health care, nutrition, and research findings. Published by the American Diabetes Association.
Discover Magazine: Science, Technology, and the Future
DIS3, DIS4, DIS7
10 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on ecology, natural history, science, and technology. Features news on breakthroughs in science, technology, and medicine. Includes book reviews, brain bogglers (puzzles), and awards for technological innovations.
Ebony: It's More than a Magazine, It's a Movement
EBN3, EBN4, EBN7
11 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on food, dress, leisure, travel, and personalities emphasizing achievements of African Americans.
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine: World's Leading Mystery Magazine
EQM3, EQM4, EQM7
10 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Mystery stories by established authors in the field and by new, previously unpublished writers.
ESPN: The Magazine
ESP1, ESP5
biweekly
digital braille, press braille
Sports news and information; player profiles.
Foreign Affairs
FAF3, FAF4, FAF7
bimonthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Analysis of issues by statesmen, diplomats, and scholars and trends in international politics, law, and economics.
France-Amérique: Le Journal Français des États-Unis
JFA3, JFA4, JFA7
11 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
In French. French news analysis, trends, interviews, book and film reviews, travel, advice, and resources to perfect French language skills; information on the French American community.
Good Housekeeping
GHK3, GHK4, GHK7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on family and home management with features on food and decorating.
Harper's Magazine
HRP1, HRP5
monthly
digital braille, press braille
General culture magazine with articles by well-known writers on politics, international affairs, education, and science. Includes short stories, satire, and poetry.
Health and Nutrition Newsletters
HNN3, HNN4, HNN7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Selections on medical conditions of special interest to older adults, nutritional information, and ways to maintain good health from Johns Hopkins Medicine: Health after Fifty; Mayo Clinic Health Letter: Tools for Healthier Lives; and Nutrition Action Healthletter.
Health Newsletters
HNW1, HNW5
monthly
digital braille, press braille
Current health concerns, medical information, nutrition, and stress management from Harvard Health Letter, Mayo Clinic Health Letter: Tools for Healthier Lives; and University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter.
Horticulture: The Art and Science of Smart Gardening
HOR3, HOR4, HOR7
bimonthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Gardening trends, products, and projects for amateur gardeners.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
KPF1, KPF5
monthly
digital braille, press braille
General-interest articles on managing finances, including taxes, investment options, real estate, insurance, and retirement planning.
Ladies' Home Journal
LHJ1, LHJ5
11 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Articles and fiction intended for women; includes household hints, recipes, and ideas on fashion and beauty.
Magazine of the Month
MOM3, MOM4, MOM7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Special NLS program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing. Readers are sent a different magazine each month.
Martha Stewart Living
MSL1, MSL5
monthly
digital braille, press braille
Offers recipes and gardening, crafts, collectibles, reminiscence, housekeeping, and entertaining tips.
Money
MNY3, MNY4, MNY7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
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: The Magazine of Life, the Universe, and Pie Throwing
MUE1, MUE5
9 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Offers science, art, archaeology, and history activities for ages 9�; includes contests and book and media reviews.
The Musical Mainstream
XMM1, XMM2, XMM3, XMM4, XMM5, XMM7
quarterly
audiocassette, digital braille, digital cartridge, digital download, large print, press braille
Selected articles from national magazines about classical music, music criticism, and music teaching; lists new NLS music acquisitions.
The Nation
NAT3, NAT4, NAT7
45 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Covers foreign affairs, local and national politics, education, and law. Reviews films, theater, books, and the arts.
National Geographic
NGG1, NGG3, NGG4, NGG5, NGG7
monthly
audiocassette, digital braille, digital cartridge, digital download, press braille
Articles on world geography and cultures, plant and animal life, space exploration, and ancient history.
National Geographic Kids
NGW3, NGW4, NGW7
10 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles for children about people, places, customs, animals, and plants. Packaged with Cricket.
National Review
NRV3, NRV4, NRV7
24 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Presents a conservative viewpoint on business, politics, economics, education, and other subjects.
The New York Times Book Review
NYB1, NYB3, NYB4, NYB5, NYB7
weekly
audiocassette, digital braille, digital cartridge, digital download, press braille
Literary articles and book reviews from the Sunday New York Times.
The New York Times Large Print Weekly
NYT1, NYT5
weekly
digital braille, press braille
Highlights from the New York Times.
News
NEW1, NEW5
quarterly
digital braille, press braille
NLS newsletter. National and international developments in library services to blind and physically handicapped individuals.
Odyssey: Adventures in Science
ODY3, ODY4, ODY7
9 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Focus on science with emphasis on earth science and space. Each issue explores a single theme in depth; for grades 5�
Outdoor Life: The Source for Hunting and Fishing Adventure
OTL3, OTL4, OTL7
10 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Adventures and experiences in hunting and fishing, information on conservation and game laws, reports on sporting equipment and techniques.
Parenting Early Years: Modern Families + Fresh Ideas
PAE1, PAE5
11 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Articles on rearing children ages birth�.
Parenting School Years: Modern Families + Fresh Ideas
PAS1, PAS5
11 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Articles on rearing children ages 6�.
PC World
PCW1, PCW5
monthly
digital braille, press braille
Information for computer users about hardware, software, advanced technology, and trends in the field; columns on product reviews and helpful hints.
People
PEO3, PEO4, PEO7
51 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Celebrity news and interviews.
People en Español
PES3, PES4, PES7
11 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
In Spanish. Articles about entertainers and newsworthy individuals of potential interest to Spanish-speaking readers.
Playboy: Entertainment for Men
PBY1, PBY5
11 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Fiction, interviews, and articles with a male perspective.
Poetry
POE1, POE5
11 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Contemporary poetry selected from a wide range of contributors and styles.
Popular Communications
PCM1, PCM5
monthly
digital braille, press braille
Articles of current and historical interest specifically for the radio hobbyist.
Popular Mechanics
PPM1, PPM5
monthly
digital braille, press braille
Practical advice for the amateur mechanic, information on automotive and home repairs, features on new equipment.
Popular Music Lead Sheets
XML1, XML5
irregular
digital braille, press braille
Melodies, lyrics, and chords to popular songs ranging from golden oldies to recent hits.
QST: Devoted Entirely to Amateur Radio
QST3, QST4, QST7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Contains project-building ideas and news on all aspects of ham radio. Official publication of the American Radio Relay League.
Quarterly Music Magazine
QMM3, QMM4, QMM7
quarterly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Special 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.
Rolling Stone
RST1, RST5
24 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
American popular culture in the arts and entertainment industry. Provides record, video, audiovisual, and computer hardware reviews.
Science News: Magazine of the Society for Science and the Public
SNW1, SNW5
biweekly
digital braille, press braille
Excerpts of reports on current programs in science, medicine, and technology.
Seventeen
SVT1, SVT5
10 issues/year
digital braille, press braille
Tips on beauty and fashion for young women, and articles on careers, education, family, social relations, and diet.
Short Stories
SSR1
monthly
press braille
Stories from contemporary writers. (UK)
Smart Computing in Plain English
CPZ3, CPZ4, CPZ7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on home computing and reviews of computer software and hardware.
Sound + Vision: Quality Entertainment. Everywhere
STR3, STR4, STR7
8 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Reports on new sound equipment and record reviews, with emphasis on popular music.
Spider: The Magazine for Children
SPD1, SPD3, SPD4, SPD5, SPD7
9 issues/year
audiocassette, digital braille, digital cartridge, digital download, press braille
Stories, poems, jokes, and crafts for beginning readers ages 6�
Sports Illustrated
SPI3, SPE4, SPI7
51 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
International sports news and articles with emphasis on American spectator sports. Features on sports personalities, sports events, and outdoor activities.
Sports Illustrated Kids
SPK3, SPK4, SPK7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Sports news and articles for ages 8�. Features sports personalities, events, and sports cards; youths who are excelling in sports; regular column by youths discussing a controversial sports-related issue.
Sports Schedules
ABL1 and 5, NBL1 and 5, NBA1 and 5, NFL1 and 5, NHL1 and 5, WBA1 and 5, MLB1 and 5
annual
digital braille, press braille
Listings of games for six national sports leagues: American Baseball League, National Baseball League, National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Hockey League, and Women=s National Basketball Association. Includes combined schedule by date for American Baseball and National Baseball Leagues.
Stone Soup: The Magazine by Young Writers and Artists
STO1, STO5
bimonthly
digital braille, press braille
Stories, poems, illustrations, and book reviews created by children through age thirteen. Features an activities section with suggested related projects.
Talking Book Topics
TBT2, TBT3, TBT4, TBT7
bimonthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download, large print
Announcements of recorded books recently added to the Library of Congress collection, and news and developments in library services for blind and physically handicapped individuals. Cassette edition often includes the text of News. One-line annotations of books listed in Talking Book Topics are included in Braille Book Review.
Travel + Leisure
TAL3, TAL4, TAL7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Articles on vacation sites and tour destinations with tips on food and photography.
True West: Preserving the American West
TWT3, TWT4, TWT7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Nonfiction articles about the Old West written by historians and western buffs.
Update
UPD1, UPD5
quarterly
digital braille, press braille
NLS newsletter. News about volunteer programs and activities related to library services for blind and physically handicapped individuals.
Vanidades
VAN3, VAN4, VAN7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
In Spanish. A general-interest magazine with an emphasis on style.
The Week: The Best of the U. S. and International Media
TWK3, TWK4, TWK7
48 issues/year
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
News and commentary on world events.
The Writer: Advice and Inspiration for Today's Writer
WRT3, WRT4, WRT7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
New and established writers discuss their craft and work experiences. Regular columns feature trade news, contest information, and names and addresses of manuscript markets.
Young Adult Magazine of the Month
YAM3, YAM4, YAM7
monthly
audiocassette, digital cartridge, digital download
Special NLS program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing for young adults. Readers are sent a different magazine each month.
American Heritage: Collections, Travel, and Great Writing on History
Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Asimov's Science Fiction
The Atlantic
Das Beste aus Reader's Digest
Bon Appétit
Consumer Reports
Contemporary Sound Track: A Review of Pop, Jazz, Rock, and Country
Cricket: The Realm of Imagination
Diabetes Forecast: The Healthy Living Magazine
Discover Magazine: Science, Technology and the Future
Ebony: It's More than a Magazine, It's a Movement
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine: World's Leading Mystery Magazine
Foreign Affairs
France-Amérique: Le Journal Français des États-Unis
Good Housekeeping
Health and Nutrition Newsletters
Horticulture: The Art and Science of Smart Gardening
Magazine of the Month
Money
The Musical Mainstream
The Nation
National Geographic
National Geographic Kids
National Review
The New York Times Book Review
Odyssey
Outdoor Life: The Source for Hunting and Fishing Adventure
People
People en Español
QST: Devoted Entirely to Amateur Radio
Quarterly Music Magazine
Smart Computing
Sound + Vision
Spider: The Magazine for Children
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated Kids
Talking Book Topics
Travel + Leisure
True West: Preserving the American West
Vanidades
The Week: The Best of the U.S. And International Media
The Writer: Advice and Inspiration for Today's Writer
Young Adult Magazine of the Month
Boys' Life for All Boys
Braille Book Review
Cooking Light
ESPN: The Magazine
Harper's Magazine
Health Newsletters
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Ladies' Home Journal
Martha Stewart Living
Muse: The Magazine of Life, the Universe, and Pie Throwing
The Musical Mainstream
National Geographic
The New York Times Book Review
The New York Times Large Print Weekly
News
Parenting Early Years: Modern Families + Fresh Ideas
Parenting School Years: Modern Families + Fresh Ideas
PC World
Playboy: Entertainment for Men
Poetry
Popular Communications
Popular Mechanics
Popular Music Lead Sheets
Rolling Stone
Science News: Magazine of the Society for Science and the Public
Seventeen
Spider: The Magazine for Children
Sports Schedules
Stone Soup: The Magazine by Young Writers and Artists
Update
Braille Book Review
The Musical Mainstream
Talking Book Topics
Compiled by
Ruth Nussbaum
August 2012
Reference Circular 12-01
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Posted on 2012-09-12