Everything of interest found in magazines

For hobbyists, home decorators, travelers, cooks and those who

just want to keep up with the times, print and online magazines are a

fine source for up-to-date information. Full text articles from

hundreds of magazines, covering entertainment, the arts, lifestyles,

business and current events, may be accessed from

www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

Also due on Newport Beach Public Library shelves are more than a

dozen new magazines focusing on home improvement, popular culture,

politics and coastal living. Of special interest to those looking to

make a house a home are “American Bungalow,” “California Homes” and

“Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion,” all featuring stunning

residences, homes of collectors and artists, and projects for

do-it-yourselfers.

Those at home in the kitchen can browse through “Cook’s

Illustrated” for inspired recipes, guidance for concocting

challenging dishes, equipment resources and cookbook reviews. For

less ambitious types, “Real Simple” provides realistic solutions for

simplifying complex lives. Named one of the 10 best new magazines of

2000 by “Library Journal,” this newcomer to the magazine scene offers

creative ideas for reducing clutter, saving time and managing food,

family, money, clothes, health and holidays.

For serious literary pursuits, “Poets and Writers Magazine”

provides support and exposure for writers at all stages in their

development. Ernest movie buffs will be well served by “Film

Comment,” a forum for smart, idiosyncratic writing about the art,

entertainment and industry of filmmaking.

Navy and Marine Corps followers won’t want to miss new issues of

“Sea Power,” available in the Nautical Collection at Balboa Branch,

as well as the Central Library. This official publication of the Navy

League of the United States provides overviews of planned warships,

weapons systems and maritime technology.

Among publications aimed at younger audiences is “Jane,” billed as

“the lifestyle magazine for a new generation of confident,

media-savvy young women.” For equally savvy mature women, “More”

speaks to concerns about health, beauty, relationships, finances,

travel and looking good over 40.

“Model Railroader,” the dominant magazine in model railroading,

covers a spectrum of model railroad activities, including model

layout design and construction, announcements of contests, meetings

and forthcoming events. On a broader scale, “The Week” offers news,

entertainment, sports and travel commentary from more than 100

national and international newspapers. Also international in scope is

“The World and I,” a scholarly magazine for lifelong learners

interested in history, economics, geography, arts, culture, science

and the environment.

All of these new titles can be found at the Central Library;

additional copies of some are available at branch libraries. All

magazines are listed in the Library Catalog, with details on holdings

and locations.

* Check it Out is written by the staff of the Newport Beach

Public Library. This week’s column is by Melissa Adams, in

collaboration with Susan Warren.