State Library's LIS Collection

Twenty-one new audio magazines are being added to the NLS collection this spring. Each of these magazines will be available on BARD or to subscribe to on cartridge by mail. To subscribe to any of these titles on cartridge call Kansas Talking Books 800-362-0699 or email ktb@ks.gov.

American Indian: “Featuring Native American art and culture, this award-winning quarterly magazine engages its readers with diverse articles about the fascinating and often overlooked histories of American Indian nations and the contemporary challenges facing Native peoples across the Western Hemisphere.” 

First issue: Summer 2023

Baseball Digest: “Baseball Digest keeps subscribers up-to-date with current action while infusing the rich history of the game in each issue.” 

First issue: May/June 2023

Bookmarks: “Summaries of hundreds of opinions from every major newspaper and magazine for a comprehensive look at 50 new fiction, nonfiction, and children's books, all designed to give the reader the information needed to make the best reading choices… Also present[s] in-depth profiles on classic as well as contemporary authors, discussing their lives and major (and not so major) works.”

First issue: May/June 2023

Consumer Reports: On Health: “Get expert reviews and ratings for health, fitness, and food products from Consumer Reports, and read the latest on drugs, hospital safety, and more.” 

First issue: April 2023

Cooking Light: “Find quick and healthy recipes, nutrition tips, entertaining menus, and fitness guides to help you make smart choices for a healthy lifestyle from Cooking Light magazine.”

First issue: Summer 2023

Dogster: “Dogster is the longest-running print publication for dog lovers, known for its love, care, humor and knowledge of all-things canine.” 

First issue: April 2023

Ebony: “Since 1945, EBONY magazine has shined a spotlight on the worlds of Black people in America and worldwide, telling stories—for us, by us. Our commitment to showcasing the best and brightest as well as highlighting disparities in Black life has been, and will always be, cornerstone to EBONY.” 

First issue: April 2023

Fiyah Literary Magazine: “FIYAH is a quarterly speculative fiction magazine that features stories by and about Black people of the African Diaspora.” 

First issue: April 2023

Golf Digest: “The worldwide authority on how to play, what to play, and where to play golf.” 

First issue: April 2023

Guideposts: “Guideposts is the inspirational magazine that will move and inspire you with personal, heartwarming stories and faith-affirming articles that show anything is possible with hope, faith and prayer.” 

First issue: April 2023

International Living Magazine: “International Living Magazine aims at providing a scope and depth of information about global travel, living, retiring, investing, and real estate.” 

First issue: April 2023

Jet: “Created in 1951, JET has always been the trusted source for news, information and entertainment for Black culture both young and old.” 

First issue: TBD

Make: “As the leading voice of the maker movement, Make: publishes projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges.” 

First issue: April 2023

Prevention Magazine: “Prevention is the ultimate live-better handbook. It’s the trusted go-to guide to feeling your best, head to toe, inside and out through trustworthy expert advice, fresh ideas, and health secrets.” 

First issue: April 2023

Psychology Today: “Known for its authoritative translational science writing, inviting individuals and luminaries in the field of psychology to write about their own work and that of others in a way that is accessible to lay readers.” 

First issue: May/June 2023

Scientific American: “Scientific American covers the most important and exciting research, ideas and knowledge in science, health, technology, the environment and society. It is committed to sharing trustworthy knowledge, enhancing our understanding of the world, and advancing social justice.” 

First issue: April 2023

Selecciones del Reader’s Digest: Spanish-language version of Reader’s Digest. 

First issue: April 2023

The Sun Magazine: “In each issue of The Sun you’ll find some of the most radically intimate and socially conscious writing being published today. Each monthly issue celebrates life, but not in a way that ignores its complexity. The personal essays, short stories, interviews, poetry, and photographs that appear in The Sun’s pages explore the challenges we face and the moments when we rise to meet them.” 

First issue: April 2023

Vanidades: “Spanish magazine covering current fashion, news and beauty tips, national and international celebrities, the intimacies of royalty, as well as entertainment, cooking, decoration, art and culture.” 

First issue: April 2023

Wax Poetics: “Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 2001, Wax Poetics was created by a group of writers and record diggers to tell the stories behind beatdigging culture. To help contextualize what people were listening to, by looking back at where the music came from and the stories behind it. It quickly grew into one of the most iconic and influential music magazines in the world.” 

First issue: April 2023

Yoga Journal: “Yoga Journal is your source for yoga pose instruction, sequences, free video classes, guided meditations, and information on the yogic lifestyle.” 

First issue: TBD