A magazine subscription can be an attractive buy for many different reasons, and in buying one there are many different types of magazines to consider.

This discussion will look at why an individual might decide to buy a subscription, as well as the many magazine choices that are accessible.

Reasons to Buy:

Up to date news - Magazines, due to their frequent publication, often offer very up to date information. Knowing the current news can certainly be more helpful than relying on outdated information.

Interesting things to discuss - Having interesting things to talk about can make you an attractive person at parties and social gatherings. Reading current magazines can provide you with such attention-grabbing material.

More analytical information - Magazines on a given topic can offer more analytical and detailed information than general news sources because such publications are topic specific.

Topic specific publications - Because of this topic specificity, you can read solely about what you want to learn about.

Convenience - More convenient than online articles, magazines are easy to carry due to their small size and minimal weight.

Types of Magazines:

Politics - Political publications can be either partisan or impartial. That being said, you can decide to read about the concerns of like-minded politicians, or you can seek out impartial information.

Sports - For this type of magazine you have options. You can buy a magazine that focuses rigidly on one sport in depth, or for the average fan, a magazine that focuses on sports in general.

Music - A great resource for those interested in their favorite artists. Also important for new album reviews and understanding current trends in music.

Entertainment - Entertainment junkies like to know all about the happenings in the entertainment business. This choice type of subscription can keep people up to date with film and television news.

Education - See the data and current trends as well as the new methods being practiced in this field.

Fashion - Look at photos of popular designer's latest lines, and see what the latest trends are.

Tattoo - Get up to date glossy photos of tattoo designs. See the work of legendary artists and read about the technical side of tattooing.

Gay and lesbian - Certain underrepresented populations such as gays and lesbians can benefit from this lifestyle magazine.

Design - For those wanting to design their own spaces, architecture and interior design magazines are recommended.

Computer - Stay up to date with developments in equipment and software in this evolving industry. You can also purchase computer game strategy guides.

Cooking - Improve your culinary skills with expert advice and the latest recipes.

Fitness - See the latest exercises and eating tips from experts in fitness.

Literature journals - Read book reviews, poetry, and short stories from a variety of authors.

Humor and games - This type of publication is great for all ages. Humor magazines provide the laughs with comics, jokes and graphics. Game magazines can entertain with puzzles, mazes, math games and more.

There are many variables that can affect your decision to buy a magazine. However, once you have decided to purchase the massive decision that must be made is what type of magazine you are most interested in obtaining.