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Do you still buy magazines?

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Mazgg Sun 16-Aug-26 14:01:44

I used to have a subscription to Woman and Home but found as I got older (mid 80s) it lost it's appeal. There isn't a 'proper' newsagent anywhere near to browse, only a supermarket with limited choice. Come to think of it the last time I saw a newsagents was at the airport.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want the weekly puzzle books but something with a bit or reading to it.

M0nica Wed 19-Aug-26 07:31:17

Mollygo

When we’re away I always buy Marie Claire or Femme Actuelle, the sort of magazines I don’t buy here, but very enjoyable.

When we had our French holiday home we would always buy Esprit d' Ici and Marie=Clare Idee, Now we have to rely on other people buying them for us when they go to France - and the mistakes they make - different Marie-Clare magazines and expensive summer specials instead of the bi=monthlymagazine.

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 19-Aug-26 09:03:53

Monica, my fashion loving daughter buys French Vogue wherever she can find it. She feels it is superior to the English one.

EmilyHarburn Wed 19-Aug-26 12:34:58

I have had Psychologies on subscription but now I just pick it up when I occasionally visit Waitrose.

LucyAnna5 Wed 19-Aug-26 13:59:01

M0nica

Mollygo

When we’re away I always buy Marie Claire or Femme Actuelle, the sort of magazines I don’t buy here, but very enjoyable.

When we had our French holiday home we would always buy Esprit d' Ici and Marie=Clare Idee, Now we have to rely on other people buying them for us when they go to France - and the mistakes they make - different Marie-Clare magazines and expensive summer specials instead of the bi=monthlymagazine.

You can buy Marie Claire Idées from Newstand online -

www.newsstand.co.uk/123-french-magazines/4891-subscribe-to-marie-claire-idees-magazine-subscription.aspx

(Not cheap!)

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M0nica Thu 20-Aug-26 09:47:53

Chocolatelovinggran

Monica, my fashion loving daughter buys French Vogue wherever she can find it. She feels it is superior to the English one.

Oh, yes, when we go to France it is obligatory for us to bring back French Vogue for our DGD

Juneandarchie1 Fri 21-Aug-26 16:27:06

I have Good Housekeeping on subscription. Still enjoy getting it, but must admit, I don’t think it’s as good as it used to be.

Smileforawhile Sat 22-Aug-26 08:33:31

My son bought me a subscription to Saga magazine. I absolutely love it. Lots of interesting articles.

Emeraldforest Sat 22-Aug-26 15:15:53

I often buy the Sainsburys one for my youngest daughter, she also loves Christmas magazines,especially ones for vegetarians. I treat myself to any sewing magazines I like the look of,anything about textiles really. I agree they are very expensive but I justify it to myself as I don't smoke,drink or buy much food ( except for the cat and rabbit who are also elderly ladies!)