<p>The Economist is the mag of choice among Chicagoans, and I usually mooch back issues off of my friends instead of getting my own subscription. It’s “light reading” for one of my friends, who reads it when she’s on the elliptical.</p>
<p>When I was in high school, I read the NYT Sunday magazine religiously. I agree with you that it isn’t that great (so much of the NYT is gossip for the educated set) but when I see it, I read it. There are parts of the magazine I love-- The Ethicist, Consumed, and Lives (back column)-- and I skimmed this piece.</p>
<p>Anyway, it looks like you have great fodder for the “Question 2” about your favorite things!</p>