The Atlantic Monthly Magazine Subscription

Pros: readable and informative

Cons: bad issues exist

Review: Back when I was in graduate school, I was constantly pressured to keep up with all the latest developments in academia, especially on political issues. That was why I subscribed to a bunch of magazines. I got Time, Newsweek, and US News. I kept Time....

Pros: Insightful political and social commentary, good fiction and poetry, a long history

Cons: Recent change in editor makes future uncertain

Review: Here's an indicator of The Atlantic Monthly's historical status: its first offices are a stop on the Freedom Trail, the walking tour of Boston's historical sites. Founded in 1857 by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell...

Pros: the magazines depth

Cons: comes out only once a month

Review: Right up front I must tell you about my complaints about this magazine:
1- It only comes once a month, I know it says monthly on the cover, but I would prefer the “Atlantic Weekly”.
2- It is too short! I can’t help myself I read each issue...

Pros: Consistantly delivers top notch content and writing

Cons: Only comes but once a month

Review: The Atlantic Monthly is the magazine that I trust the most to have intelligent and interesting content. I read the Atlantic for the following reasons
(1-2) great feature articles about an interesting subject that is very well written from an...

Pros: Thoughtful articles, intelligent commentary.

Cons: Wish it was a weekly

Review: Break out of your Stovepipe!

In my professional life, I have a (normal) tendency to read periodicals which cater to general business and Information Systems in particular. Those magazines keep me up to date on Business and Industry trends, as...

Pros: A shelter from the storm of infantilism

Cons: Remarkably few

Review: This is one of the few magazines left on the newsstand that doesn't base its business model on celebrity gossip, celebrity interviews, celebrity news, something you can buy, self-help advice, body worship or political diatribes.

The Atlantic...

Pros: Fascinating, informative reading.

Cons: Heavy emphasis on literature when non-fiction writing is its strength.

The Bottom Line: Reading AM is a wonderful way to continue the lifelong process of education.

Review: This magazine is wonderful, and while the articles are long, they are always worthwhile. I'm guaranteed to learn something new when I pull my copy out of my mailbox each month.

On top of that, the magazine's website, www.theatlantic.com,...

Pros: Serious ideas on important subjects

Cons: None really

Review: With most magazines, I find intriguing headlines or article titles and am disappointed when I finish reading the article--sort of like having eaten too much candy. With the Atlantic, I generally find at least one article that gives me an important new pe ...

Pros: Great variety of subject covered, excellent articles and essays on domestic and foreign politics.

Cons: None.

Review: This is one of the most interesting monthly magazines in America. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects, including: economics, domestic and foreign policy, higher education and the whole college admission scene, domestic and international politics, ...

Pros: Intellectually stimulating; Articles from well- known journalists and authors

Cons: Some articles are very long.

The Bottom Line: The Atlantic is a very good magazine about current events and other intellectual topics.

Review: If you’re the type who likes reading about current events, social trends, and public policy than one magazine you will likely enjoy is The Atlantic, a magazine that offers thought- provoking articles on the important issues of the day. ...