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Updated June 2019
MAGAZINES IN BRAILLE
The following magazines are available in Braille format from the National Library Service. If you would like to subscribe to any of these magazines, contact the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. Additional titles may be available as electronic-Braille on BARD. Visit to check out the latest downloadable magazines.
Boys' Life (BYL)
• Monthly
• For children and teens. Articles on the outdoors, sports, and hobbies, with adventure fiction and humor; for ages nine through sixteen. Published by the Boy Scouts of America.
Braille Book Review (BBR)
• Bimonthly
• Announcements of braille books recently added to the collection of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) as well as news and developments in library services for people who are blind. Braille edition includes one-line annotations of books listed in Talking Book Topics and a braille order form. Some issues contain selections from NLS News.
Braille Chess Magazine (BCM)
• Quarterly
• Articles on chess; news of current trends and competitions.
Braille Music Magazine (XBM)
• Monthly
• Articles about classical music for professional and amateur musicians; reviews of new braille music publications.
Catster (CAT)
• 6 issues/year
• For cat owners and lovers. Info on breeds and laugh at funny cats.
Conundrum (COU)
• Monthly
• Crossword and logic puzzles, anagrams, Sudoku, and general-knowledge quizzes.
ESPN: The Magazine (ESP)
• 16 issues/year
• Sports news and information; player profiles.
Harper's Magazine (HRP)
• Monthly
• General culture magazine with articles by well-known writers on politics, international affairs, education, and science. Includes short stories, satire, and poetry.
Health Newsletters (HNW)
• Monthly
• Current health concerns, medical information, nutrition, and stress management from Harvard Health Letter 12 times/year; Mayo Clinic Health Letter 12 times/year; and University of California Berkeley Wellness Letter 15 times/year.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance (KPF)
• Monthly
• General-interest articles on managing finances, including taxes, investment options, real estate, insurance, and retirement planning.
Martha Stewart Living (MSL)
• 10 issues/year
• Recipes and tips on gardening, crafts, collectibles, housekeeping, and entertaining.
Muse (MUE)
• 9 issues/year
• Science, art, archaeology, and history activities for ages nine through fourteen; includes contests and book and media reviews.
The Musical Mainstream (XMM)
• Quarterly
• Selected articles from national magazines about classical music, music criticism, and music teaching; announces new NLS music acquisitions.
National Geographic (NGG)
• 6 issues/year
• Articles on world geography and cultures, plant and animal life, space exploration, and ancient history.
The New York Times Book Review (NYB)
• 52 issues/year
• Literary articles and book reviews from the Sunday New York Times.
The New York Times Large Print Weekly (NYT)
• 52 issues/year
• Highlights from the New York Times.
NLS News (NEW)
• Quarterly
• NLS newsletter. National and international developments in library services to people who are blind or have physical disabilities.
O, The Oprah Magazine (OPR)
• Monthly
• Inspirational articles, expert advice, style ideas, and health tips.
Parents (PAR)
• Monthly
• Information about children’s health, safety, behavior, discipline and education; also stories on women’s health, nutrition, pregnancy, marriage, and beauty.
PC World (PCW)
• Monthly
• Information for computer users about hardware, software, advanced technology, and trends in the field; columns on product reviews and helpful hints.
Playboy (PBY)
• 6 issues/year
• Fiction, interviews, and articles with a male perspective.
Poetry (POE)
• 11 issues/year
• Contemporary poetry selected from a wide range of contributors and styles.
Popular Mechanics (PPM)
• 10 issues/year
• Practical advice for amateur mechanics, information on automotive and home repairs, and features on new equipment.
Popular Music Lead Sheets (XML)
• Quarterly
• Melodies, lyrics, and chords to popular songs ranging from golden oldies to recent hits.
Popular Science (PSM)
• 4 issues/year
• Products, trends, and practical applications of science and technology.
Rolling Stone (RST)
• 12 issues/year
• American popular culture in the arts and entertainment industry. Provides music, video, movie, and electronics reviews.
Science News (SNW)
• 24 issues/year
• Excerpts of reports on current programs in science, medicine, and technology.
Short Stories (SSR)
• Monthly
• Stories from contemporary writers.
Spider: The Magazine for Children (SPD)
• 9 issues/year
• Stories, poems, jokes, and crafts for beginning readers age six through nine.
Stone Soup: The Magazine by Young Writers and Artists (STO)
• 11 issues/year
• For children. Stories, poems, illustrations, and book reviews created by children ages eight through thirteen. Features an activities section with suggested related projects.
Sports schedules available in Braille format:
• American Baseball League Schedule (ABL)
• Major League Baseball Schedule (MLB) – combined schedule for the American Baseball and National Baseball Leagues
• Milwaukee Brewer’s Schedule (MBS)
• National Baseball League Schedule (NBL)
• National Basketball Association Schedule (NBA)
• National Football League Schedule (NFL)
• National Hockey League Schedule (NHL)
• Women's National Basketball Association Schedule (WBA)
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) also provides an online descriptive listing called Magazines in Special Media of periodicals, newsletters, and magazines produced by other agencies at .
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