Magazines on Cassette and in Large Print
Cassette Magazines | Large Print Magazines
Current issues of the following magazines are available through the library, free of charge. Cassette magazines require a special Library of Congress cassette player, which may be borrowed from the library.
"Direct mail" magazines are mailed directly to patrons by the producers and need not be returned. If the magazine is "on loan", it has an address card which can be turned over. Please return it to the library for circulation to the next reader.
Order magazines online through the Magazines on Cassette and in Large Print Order Form. Or, print the form and mail it to the library. You may also telephone, or e-mail us at blind@utah.gov.
Cassette and large print magazines are available to all library patrons living in Utah and Wyoming. The LDS (Mormon) magazines are available to all patrons registered with the Utah State Library for the Blind who live in the United States and Canada.
Patrons of other Libraries for the Blind in the United States should contact their local regional library to determine which magazines are available.
Cassette Magazines
AARP: the Magazine. (bimonthly, on loan) The magazine of the American Association of Retired Persons is published every two months and contains articles of interest to those age 50 and older.
American Heritage. (8 issues/year, direct mail) This historical journal presents scholarly material for a general audience with attention to social, educational, and cultural trends in our past.
Analog Science Fiction and Fact. (13 issues/year, direct mail) Short stories, novelettes, and features with science fiction themes.
Asimov's Science Fiction. (11 issues/year, direct mail) Short stories, novelettes, and features with science fiction themes.
Atlantic Monthly. (11 issues/year, direct mail) Articles on politics and current issues, fiction by contemporary authors.
Beste aus Reader's Digest. (10 issues/year, direct mail) German language edition of Reader's Digest, with first person articles, profiles, opinion pieces, and other general interest articles.
Bon Appetit. (monthly, direct mail) "America's Food and Entertaining Magazine" features articles on gourmet fare and also contains a section on light and healthy cooking.
Buenhogar. (monthly, direct mail) Spanish language edition of Good Housekeeping, featuring articles in Spanish on home management, beauty, fashions, and decoration.
Choice Magazine Listenening. (bimonthly, direct mail) An anthology of unabridged articles from print magazines such as the New Yorker, The Atlantic, Esquire, and Smithsonian.
Christian Record Talking Magazine. (quarterly, direct mail) Articles and interviews on religious subjects and places of interest from the Christian Record Braille Foundation (sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventists).
Consumer Reports. (monthly, direct mail) In-depth articles that rate consumer products tested for quality, durability, and safety. Also contains general interest articles on such topics as health and money management.
Contemporary Sound Track. (bimonthly, direct mail) A sampler of articles from national magazines concerned with jazz, rock, and country music.
Cricket: The Magazine for Children. (monthly, direct mail) Stories, poems, and articles by internationally known authors; songs, jokes, and crafts. For ages 6-12; on one cassette with National Geographic World.
Diabetes Forecast. (monthly, direct mail) Diabetes, nutrition, and health care; research findings. Published by the American Diabetes Association.
Discover: The World of Science. (monthly, direct mail) Articles and news on ecology, natural history, science and technology, and medicine; book reviews, puzzles and award announcements.
Ebony. (monthly, direct mail) Articles on food, dress, leisure, travel and personalities, with emphasis on the achievements of African Americans.
Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. (11 issues/year, direct mail) Contains twelve to fifteen mystery stories by top writers in the field and by new, previously unpublished writers.
Ensign. (monthly, direct mail) Religious articles published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also includes Relief Society or Priesthood lessons.
Foreign Affairs. (bimonthly, direct mail) Statesmen, diplomats, and scholars analyze issues and trends in international politics, law, and economics.
France-Amerique. (biweekly, direct mail) This French language periodical covers French news and culture and new of the French-American community in the U.S.
Friend/New Era. (monthly, direct mail) Friend contains articles for children published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. New Era contains articles for young adults published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Good Housekeeping. (monthly, direct mail) Articles on family and home management, with features on food and decorating.
Health and Nutrition Newsletters. (monthly, direct mail) Articles on medical conditions of special interest to older adults; nutrition information, and ways to maintain good health from Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing, Healthline, The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter-Health after 50, and Nutrition Action Health Letter.
Horticulture. (8 issues/year, direct mail) Trends, products, and projects for the amateur American gardener.
Humpty Dumpty. (monthly, on loan) For kids ages 3 to 8.
JBI Voice. (10 issues/year, direct mail) Articles on Jewish culture, current events, and literature from the Jewish Braille Institute.
Magazine Of The Month. (monthly, direct mail) Special Library of Congress program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing; readers are sent a different sample magazine each month.
Matilda Ziegler. (monthly, direct mail) General interest articles reprinted from Time, Newsweek, Christian Science Monitor, the New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
Money. (15 issues/year, direct mail) Articles on money management, consumer problems and family profiles. Includes news and advice on jobs, taxes, social security, investments, products, and services.
Musical Mainstream. (quarterly, direct mail) Selected articles from national magazines about classical music, music criticism, and music teaching. Also lists new NLS music acquisitions.
Nation. (weekly, September - June, biweekly July - August) Articles by national figures on such topics as foreign affairs, local and national politics, education and law. Also features regular reviews of books, theater, films, and the arts.
National Geographic. (monthly, direct mail) Articles on world geography and cultures. Includes features on expeditions, plant and animal life, space exploration, and ancient history.
National Geographic World. (monthly, direct mail) Articles for children about people, places, customs, animals, and plant life; on one cassette with Cricket.
National Review. (biweekly, direct mail) Presents a conservative viewpoint on business, politics, economics, and other subjects. Edited by William F. Buckley.
New Era/Friend. (monthly, direct mail) New Era contains articles for young adults published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Friend contains articles for children published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
New York Times Book Review. (weekly, direct mail) Literary articles and book reviews from the Sunday New York Times.
Newsweek. (weekly, direct mail) National and international news and analysis, with features on current trends and personalities.
Odyssey. (9 issues/year, direct mail) This is a physical and space science magazine for young adventurers, ages 10-16.
Outdoor Life. (8 issues/year, direct mail) Adventures and experiences of hunters and fisherman; information on conservation and game laws. Reports on sporting equipment and techniques.
People. (weekly direct mail) News and articles about and interviews with celebrities.
QST. (monthly, direct mail) Official publication of the American Radio Relay League. Contains project-building ideas and news on all aspects of ham radio.
Quarterly Music Magazine. (quarterly, direct mail) Selection of music magazines, each highlighting a different style of music.
Reader's Digest. (monthly, direct mail) Short articles, profiles, opinion pieces, political commentary, and other general interest topics. Articles may be condensed from other magazines. Also contains anecdotes, humor, and sometimes a condensed book.
Salt Lake City Magazine. (monthly, on loan) Showcases the diversity of the capital city area and captures life in the city that is the crown jewel of the Intermountain West. Its award-winning editorial content establishes it as Utah's magazine of distinction.
See Note. (quarterly, on loan) Newsletter of the Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled. Each issue contains a thematic booklist.
Selecciones Del Reader's Digest. (monthly, direct mail) Spanish language edition of Reader's Digest, with true stories, profiles, opinion pieces, and other general interest articles.
Selections du Reader's Digest. (monthly, direct mail) French language edition of Reader's Digest.
Smart Computing. (monthly, direct mail) Articles on home computing and reviews of computer software and hardware.
Smithsonian. (monthly, on loan) Science, natural history, art, archaeology, history, and ecology; events at the Smithsonian Institute.
Sound and Vision. (10 issues/year, direct mail) Reports on new electronic equipment and media and music reviews, with emphasis on popular music.
Spider, the Magazine for Children. (monthly, direct mail) Stories, poems, jokes, and crafts for beginning readers, ages 6-9.
Sports Illustrated. (weekly, direct mail) Covers sports worldwide with an emphasis on the major American spectator sports.
Sports Illustrated for Kids. (monthly, direct mail) Sports news and articles for ages 8 to 13; features personalities, events, trading cards, youth stories, and controversial sports issues.
St. George Magazine. (monthly, on loan) Designed to promote tourism, attract new business, and highlight local professionals. Articles capture the Southern Utah lifestyle and are written on a great blend of business and leisure topics.
Sunset. (monthly, on loan) Covers travel and culture in the American West.
Sunstone. (5 issues/year) Covers Mormon experience, scholarship, issues, and art. Also includes short stories, poetry, and drama.
Talking Book Topics. (bimonthly, direct mail) Lists the newest books on cassette available through the library. Includes books for adults and for children, separated into fiction and nonfiction categories. Also includes foreign language books and an index.
Travel + Leisure. (10 issues/year, direct mail) Articles on vacation sites, with tips on food and photography.
True West. (8 issues/year, direct mail) Nonfiction articles about the Old West, written by historians and western buffs.
U.S. News and World Report. (weekly, direct mail) News and commentary on world events.
Utah Historical Quarterly. (quarterly, on loan) Articles on Utah history, published by the Utah Historical Society.
Utah Valley Magazine. (monthly, on loan) Source of information on arts, recreation, dining, business, sports, and community events. It also contains interviews with interesting people who live and work in Utah County.
Writer. (monthly, direct mail) New and established writers discuss their craft; regular columns feature trade news, contest information, and manuscript market details.
Wyoming Wildlife. (monthly, on loan) Nature magazine on the cowboy state.
Young Adult Magazine of the Month. (monthly, direct mail) Library of Congress program designed to provide a limited substitute for newsstand browsing for young adults; readers are sent a different sample magazine each month.
Large Print Magazines
Braille Book Review. (bimonthly, direct mail) Announcements of new Braille books added to the National Library Service collection. News and developments in library service for the blind and physically handicapped.
Musical Mainstream. (quarterly, direct mail) Selected articles from national magazines about classical music, music criticism, and music teaching. Lists new NLS music acquisitions.
Reader's Digest. (monthly, on loan) Short articles, profiles, opinion pieces, political commentary, and other general interest topics. Some articles are condensed.
Talking Book Topics. (bimonthly, direct mail) Announcement of new talking books on recorded discs and cassettes added to the NLS collection.
There are other magazines on cassette or in large type which can be obtained for free or on a subscription basis. If you are interested in any of these, please call the library or request the publication, Magazines In Special Media.