One of the Best (Best Magazine)

Member Name: lellagrace

Product:	Best Magazine
Date:	04/03/07 (189 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Nice magazine, good value

Disadvantages: None that I can think of

I don't buy Best Magazine every week, but it is a good read and at 78p a copy it is certainly good value for money.

The contents include something for everyone, mainly female readership though.

On the cover of the 6th March edition is a picture of GMTVs weather girl Andrea Mc Lean, who gives an insight into her life as a mum and talks about her relationship with her partner Steve.

There is a section called Best Club where readers can send in letters and photographs and household tips, all of which are paid for contributions.

I particularly enjoy the crossword, which is called Star Cashword where you can win 1500 quid! I keep trying, you never know, somebody has to win it could be me!!! There are also other competitions, with prizes offered ranging from vouchers from M & S to cash prizes.

There is a short story called 5 minute fiction, which is a good read when you have a few minutes to spare and don't want to get too involved in something. This is usually a lighthearted story, sometimes ending with a twist.

There is a section on the afterlife where a psychic gets in touch with readers' loved ones on "the other side", relaying messages which they claim give them comfort.

There are several pages of cooking, this week there is a section on dieting too. I often use the recipes from Best, they are easy to follow and economical to make and are healthy, which is most important. I try them and if I like them I copy them into my own recipe book as I don't like to tear the magazine as I pass it on to a friend when I have finished with it.

In the medical section Dr Hope answers questions on medical problems - anything from embarrassing intimate complaints to childhood ailments.

In addition to the medical questions there are more pages devoted to health problems and facts to help us lead more healthy lives.

As is usual in women's magazines there is a problem page. Best's agony aunt is Lorraine Kelly, not sure I would trust her to solve any of my problems, however other readers do, judging by the number of letters which appear.

In a section called Best Home there are tips on decorating and furnishing your home, with lots of nice pictures to give you ideas for a home makeover! All of the products are reasonably priced too, well within most budgets.

The magazine also features sections on fashion and beauty, showing examples of the latest products available, mainly from high street stores.

In addition to the usual women's interest sections there are several true stories. Some of these relate to crime, others to less horrific things, but all quite interesting.

I would recommend Best to anyone who likes to dip into a magazine when they have a few minutes to spare, or to take with you on a journey. It is light enough to carry and will easily fold to fit into your bag. There are approx 70 pages, so not thick and bulky and the paper is nice and glossy.

Probably Best is aimed at women in their twenties - forties, but I am sure most women of any age will find it an enjoyable read.

It is usually in the shops in the first part of the week and is readily available at most supermarkets and W H Smiths, as well as your local newsagent.

Summary: Best, a good read for women of all ages