Literary:
Slightly Foxed. Whether you wind up buying the books discussed or not, it’s worth reading on its own.
One Story. Each issue is, as it says, one story. Perfect for the commute.
Musically:
Paste Magazine. The samplers are great. And like me, it is more alternative than the totally mainstream….but it is totally mainstream compared to, say, P*fork.

For the reviews
i.e. so I know when new stuff is coming out:
Rolling Stone.
Entertainment Weekly.
However, the fact that I never flip through these until I have four or five built up generally defeats the purpose of knowing that new books/albums are out when it’s a month later that I read that issue…

Craft-wise:
Interweave Knits. Going to let this one lapse if it ever runs out.
Quilter’s Newsletter.

For the Trivia:
Mental Floss. I really think this is a great magazine. Except I have a mental block on it and I almost never read it. Only in the tub. I should let this one lapse.

For the Recipes. Supposedly:
Everyday Food. I give these to my cousin after I have three or four built-up. I swear I have not renewed this EVER but it just keeps on coming. I cooked from it once or twice. Eh, whatever. Can’t get myself interested in it. At this point, I don’t even flip through them before handing them off.

Gifted:
My co-worker gives me US Weekly every year. Not my fault!