http://www.nextissue.com Just another Next Issue Sites site Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:07:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/08/01/weekendreads-the-man-who-cant-feel-pain-31-happiness-boosters-20-beautiful-islands-denim-denim-more-denim-top-2015-cars-back-to-school-prep/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/08/01/weekendreads-the-man-who-cant-feel-pain-31-happiness-boosters-20-beautiful-islands-denim-denim-more-denim-top-2015-cars-back-to-school-prep/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:56:16 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=21973 Continue reading → ]]> Open Next Issue and go somewhere this weekend. Go west with a review of 20 must-see islands. Go global with an on-the-ground kidnapping update from Nigeria, digital-exclusive content on the downing of MH17, or a photographic journey through WWI’s underground tunnels. Go to your happy place or get ready to go back to school. It’s all here. Guest curator Jennifer Chen, freelance magazine writer and editor, says, “To me, magazines are the best source for learning new things, getting inspired, and discovering what’s happening in the world.” Her picks include some newsworthy reads you can still catch thanks to our back issue access. Catch more picks from Jennifer here [http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/31/next-issue-on-the-job-read-it-now-picks-from-a-magazine-writer-herself/]. Happy Reading! ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/08/01/weekendreads-the-man-who-cant-feel-pain-31-happiness-boosters-20-beautiful-islands-denim-denim-more-denim-top-2015-cars-back-to-school-prep/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/31/next-issue-on-the-job-read-it-now-picks-from-a-magazine-writer-herself/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/31/next-issue-on-the-job-read-it-now-picks-from-a-magazine-writer-herself/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:23:02 +0000 Jennifer Chen http://nextissue.com/?p=21842 Continue reading → ]]> To me, magazines are the best sources for learning new things, getting inspired, and discovering what’s happening in the world. I used to get so many print subscriptions— Time, Real Simple , and O magazine , that stacked up in piles so high I’d never have time to read them all. Now I’m a freelance magazine writer and editor, and Next Issue has become invaluable to my career. I read all of my favorites digitally at any time I choose, whether it’s downloading a bunch before a flight or just relaxing at home on the weekend. Before pitching to an editor, I always read at least three back issues to see what the magazine has already covered. With Next Issue, I have a year’s worth of magazines (and more) to flip through. I also love studying magazine covers to get familiarized with the magazine’s unique style. When I open Next Issue, it’s like being at the best virtual newsstand you’ve ever seen. Open up the app, tap (+) to add these titles to your library, and enjoy my picks on News to Read Now and End of Summer To-Do. Connect with me to see more tips on magazine writing (plus other fun topics like crafting and vegan cooking): Blog Twitter Instagram ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/31/next-issue-on-the-job-read-it-now-picks-from-a-magazine-writer-herself/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/30/8-new-ways-to-rock-denim-this-season/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/30/8-new-ways-to-rock-denim-this-season/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2014 23:01:02 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=21748 Continue reading → ]]> Fashion-lovers rejoice, for it’s denim season once again! Open up the August issues of InStyle , Lucky , Self , Marie Claire , Nylon , and more in the Next Issue app for a full report on all of Fall’s latest denim trends. As expected, you’ll see plenty of stylish skinnies, bell bottoms with a flare, and trendy cutoffs layered over tights. But this season’s looks go way beyond your average v-neck and jeans. There’s a whole new breed of denim styles in town, and we’ve picked 8 you’ve got to try now. 1. The Denim Trench Find It : Nylon , August 2014 Get It: Classic Trench In Denim, $128, Gap Wear It: Tie it off, pop your collar, and take it to the streets. Layer the denim trench over a dress and tights and you’ll feel stealthy enough to solve crime by night, and trendy enough to look cute doing it. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- 2. The Denim Patchwork Dress Find It: Self , August, 2014 Get It: Victoria Beckham Denim, $650, BergdorfGoodman.com Wear It: Leave it to Posh to finally find a way we can wear denim to the office, and not just on casual Friday. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- 3. The Denim Mini Find It: InStyle , August 2014 Get It: See by Chloé, $235, shopbop.com Wear It: It’s your classic ugly duckling story. The frayed, faded, all-too-mini skirt of the 90s spent a couple decades in hiding (for good reason) and emerged a glamorous, refined version of its former self. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- 4. The Printed Denim Skinnies Find It: Nylon, August 2014 Get It: Leopard Jean, $65, Volcom Wear It: Express your daily mood with your denim. These just scream, “You’re gonna hear me roar!” ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- 5. The Denim Sneakers Find It: Nylon , August 2014 Get It: Washed Star SK8-Hi, $65, Vans Wear It: Dare to wear denim “H2T”? ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- 6. The Embellished Denim Find It: Lucky , August 2014 Get It: This bad boy is a vintage find, but if you aren’t feeling very “DIY,” Levi’s has already-patched denim jackets for $168. Wear It: Rhinestones, mixed materials, patches…sometimes the crazier you go, the cooler it turns out. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- 7. The Two-Tone Denim Skinnies Find It: Marie Claire , August 2014 Get It: Two-Toned Denim Jeans, $299, Paige Denim at Nordstrom Wear It: It’s like the ombré trend, for your pants. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————- 8. The Denim On Denim Look Find It: Lucky , August 2014 Get It: Denim Crop Top, $1,400, Chanel. Denim Skirt, $2,100, Chanel. Wear It: Ah, the “Canadian tuxedo.” Model Andie Arthur proves that denim on denim can be done, and it can look amazing. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— What are your favorite denim looks in the newest issues? Open up Next Issue, tap (+) to add magazines to your library, and go denim crazy. Not a subscriber yet? Try 30 days FREE. ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/30/8-new-ways-to-rock-denim-this-season/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/25/weekendreads-face-transplant-before-and-after-why-putin-wont-back-down-pet-travel-tips-and-late-summer-outings/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/25/weekendreads-face-transplant-before-and-after-why-putin-wont-back-down-pet-travel-tips-and-late-summer-outings/#comments Fri, 25 Jul 2014 17:00:39 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=21550 Continue reading → ]]> There’s still plenty of sunshine to accomplish those fun and fulfilling activities on your summer to-do list. This week’s picks will lead you to your perfect late-summer escape, whether it’s packing for a grand adventure, honing your favorite hobbies, or relaxing at home with some good reads. And don’t miss our stories about the first full face transplant (with before and after photos), a movie shot over a 12-year period ( Boyhood , in theaters now), and Putin’s reaction to MH17 (a report on why no one can stop him). The weekend just isn’t long enough. Happy Reading! ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/25/weekendreads-face-transplant-before-and-after-why-putin-wont-back-down-pet-travel-tips-and-late-summer-outings/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/24/the-7-things-were-geeking-out-over-at-comic-con-2014/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/24/the-7-things-were-geeking-out-over-at-comic-con-2014/#comments Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:21:21 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=21459 Continue reading → ]]> Where might you spot Darth Maul at the urinal, Mario and Luigi spinning tracks on the DJ booth, and Supergirl ordering a Starbucks latte (and consider it completely normal)? Comic-Con is an annual 4-day pop-up universe, where sci-fi fans, fantasy enthusiasts, and cosplayers finally feel 100% at home among 130K of their own. Whether you’re heading to San Diego for the convention or not, open up Entertainment Weekly ‘s July 25 issue, along with their special “Comic Con 2014″ issue in the Next Issue app to explore the movies, TV shows, comics, games, and big names set to make an appearance. But don’t stop there. We’ve found a few up-and-comers in the sci-fi / fantasy world that are about to blow your mind. Here, the top 7 things we’re most excited about at Comic-Con 2014. 1. Movie - Mad Max: Fury Road It may sound like your every-day remake of an 80s classic, but Mad Max: Fury Road is anything but. Director George Miller explains, “There are few digital effects and even less dialogue.” Instead, the characters are revealed through a chase scene that starts in the opening credits, and doesn’t end for the full 110 minutes . Miller will be at Comic-Con to introduce teaser footage from his post-apocalyptic adventure, but it’s yet to be known if stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron will make an appearance. 2. TV Show – Burka Avenger Just going by its name, you can tell Pakistan’s first-ever animated TV series is breaking down boundaries. Burka Avenger features what some may call the unlikeliest of superheroes, a kind-hearted female teacher who dresses in traditional Muslim garb and fights against extremism and injustice, using only the aid of ideas and pens. For the American audience, the entire 13-episode first season is available on YouTube. Even more surprising? The series was created by British-Pakistani pop star, Haroon. If you’re at Comic-Con, visit the exhibit and learn more. You may just see him there. 3. Comic – Avengers NOW! Marvel Comics tend to be a dominant force at Comic-Con, but this year things are changing up a bit. With the Avengers NOW! initiative, the Big Three ( Iron Man , Captain America , and Thor ) are undergoing full makeovers. A newly-suited Iron Man, an African American Captain America, and a female Thor will all take center stage on comic book stands this October. 4. Gaming Star – Joseph Garrett (aka Stampylonghead) 23-year-old Joseph Garrett recently quit his day job to pursue a career in… Minecraft? If you’re not familiar, Minecraft allows players to adventure with friends in a building-block world of their own creation. Garrett (aka Stampylonghead or Stampy Cat) is a Minecraft player turned children’s entertainment mogul. His whimsical YouTube videos have gained a following of 3.1 million, attention from Jack Black, and propositions from Disney and Warner Bros. Comic-Con attendees can meet Garrett and his gang of Minecraft pals for the first time this year. Here, his most popular video. 5. The Costumes What would Comic-Con be without the weird, whimsical, wonderful costumes? This year, we can expect our fair share of Walking Dead zombies, Game of Thrones characters, and maybe even some of the new and improved Avengers (see #3). Some of our favorites from years past include extraordinary heroes doing ordinary things , and the cutest of the cute… kids’ costumes . 6. The “Con Exclusives” No Comic-Con experience is complete without collecting some epic souvenirs. Geek Magazine brings us the best con-exclusives of 2014 (complete with booth numbers for those attending). 7. The San Diego Experience If you’re already in San Diego, why not go for the full experience? Venture outside the Comic-Con world to check out WIRED ‘s 8 things to see, do and eat . Something gives us the feeling that for this weekend only, showing up in full costume is totally accepted. ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/24/the-7-things-were-geeking-out-over-at-comic-con-2014/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/18/weekendreads-comedy-central-sans-colbert-harness-the-power-of-lucid-dreaming-your-guide-to-comic-con-2014/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/18/weekendreads-comedy-central-sans-colbert-harness-the-power-of-lucid-dreaming-your-guide-to-comic-con-2014/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2014 21:27:15 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=21195 Continue reading → ]]> What will Comedy Central do without Colbert? Can anyone learn to lucid dream? Who’s putting a new face on the anti-sexism movement? Get all the answers in this week’s picks! Magazines-gone-digital are a must-have on the road and on the couch. What about at work? Laura Ackermann says, “At Persona PR , Next Issue is a company-wide favorite! It helps me stay on top of what journalists are writing about, a must when it comes to pitching my clients effectively.” Enjoy Laura’s picks on working hard, vacationing hard, and life in the Hollywood limelight. ICYMI: Check out our three trips for traveling with Next Issue . Get in touch if you want to be a guest curator. Happy Reading! ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/18/weekendreads-comedy-central-sans-colbert-harness-the-power-of-lucid-dreaming-your-guide-to-comic-con-2014/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/17/hey-whats-that-smell/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/17/hey-whats-that-smell/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:19:27 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=21122 Continue reading → ]]> Skunks…if you’ve ever had to live in close quarters with them, you know their bad reputation is well deserved (at least in regards to the stench). As of late, more and more Americans encounter these furry menaces right in their own backyards. In the August 2014 issue of Outside Magazine , molecular biologist Christopher Kemp risks it all to figure out what’s with the skunk frenzy, and what we should do about it. Kemp watched this nasty slow-motion skunk spray video to start off his research. We only recommend it if you have a strong stomach. After polling our office, we found that many of our own had experienced similar run ins with the bushy-tailed moochers. Tap (+) in the app to read the full story in Outside Magazine , and enjoy some of our tales below. Any stinky tales of your own? Be sure to share them with us in the comments. Not a subscriber yet? Start your 30 day FREE trial . ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/17/hey-whats-that-smell/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/16/katie-holmes-opens-up-about-the-new-york-dream-rejuvenating-her-career-and-single-motherhood/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/16/katie-holmes-opens-up-about-the-new-york-dream-rejuvenating-her-career-and-single-motherhood/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:49:16 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=21048 Continue reading → ]]> First we got to know her as the lovable girl-next-door on Dawson’s Creek. Then she was thrust into the harsh scrutiny of the public eye as wife to Tom Cruise and mother to a mini celebrity. Post 2012 divorce, Katie has adapted once again. And this time she’s opening up more than ever. Read Holmes’ full interview in the August 2014 issue of Glamour , available in Next Issue now. But in the meantime, check out what’s been keeping Katie Holmes busy: 1. Her ultimate “do” in life: laughter 2. Starring alongside Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges in the film adaptation of The Giver Okay, that word association game just made it official…Katie Holmes will always be America’s sweetheart. Just tap (+) in the app to download Glamour and get a glimpse for yourself. Not a subscriber yet? Start your 30 day FREE trial. ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/16/katie-holmes-opens-up-about-the-new-york-dream-rejuvenating-her-career-and-single-motherhood/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/14/three-tips-for-traveling-with-your-favorite-magazines/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/14/three-tips-for-traveling-with-your-favorite-magazines/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:09:09 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=20958 Continue reading → ]]> As a fairly frequent traveler, I remember the days when I’d pick up the latest issue of Cosmopolitan or Vogue before every trip. While I loved flipping through my favorite mags on the plane, I can’t say I was fond of the time spent waiting in line, the ridiculous airport prices, and the extra space I’d have to scrounge for in my already jam-packed travel bag. For the sake of sheer convenience, I’d always limit myself to one or two in-flight reads (even on the longest of journeys). With Next Issue, those days are long since past. I just got back from two weeks in Washington D.C., and these three Next Issue travel tips made my trip all the more exciting (and a hundred times easier). 1. Plan your trip with Next Issue When you explore Next Issue’s lineup of travel magazines, your bucket-list might just grow a couple pages longer. Plus, you’ll never miss an awe-worthy attraction or hidden gem again. (Check out our full lineup of Travel & Regional magazines). 2. Download your favorite magazines pre-travel a) Store up downloaded magazines for access on the plane, on the beach, or anywhere else without a Wi-Fi connection For iPads: To download several magazines at once, simply tap the cloud icon in the bottom right corner of a cover. A subtle orange bar will appear below the cover to indicate the download progress. For Android tablets: To queue up magazines for downloading, simply long-press on a cover and it will begin saving to your device. A subtle orange bar will appear below the cover to indicate the download progress. b) Set up automatic downloads The first time you open a magazine, you will be asked if you’d like to automatically download every new issue. You can choose up to 12 titles to automatically download, which will take place once a day when you have secure Wi-Fi access. 3. Prepare for the elements With these tools, wind, sand, nor sun will be able to stop you from reading. a) Investing in a protective case is never a bad idea, especially if you’re about to travel. Check out 10 of the toughest iPad cases and 10 of the top cases for your Android tablet or other 7″ tablets . b) An anti-glare screen protector can help with reading in direct sunlight. This option fits on both the iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, while this one is also compatible with all 7 to 8-inch tablets. c) Looking for a cheaper option? A good old-fashioned Ziploc bag will do the trick to keep your device safe from sand and surf. Take a look at other tips for getting your gadgets beach-ready . Any fun travels on the horizon? Share with us in the comments! Not yet a subscriber? Try 30 days free. ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/14/three-tips-for-traveling-with-your-favorite-magazines/feed/ 0 http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/11/weekendreads-22-athletes-bare-their-bodies-stephen-kings-disturbing-new-short-story-jacindas-all-things-beautiful-picks/ http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/11/weekendreads-22-athletes-bare-their-bodies-stephen-kings-disturbing-new-short-story-jacindas-all-things-beautiful-picks/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2014 22:58:02 +0000 Samantha Argos http://nextissue.com/?p=20790 Continue reading → ]]> Ah yeah, the time has come again. ESPN The Magazine ’s 6th annual tribute to the athletic form leaves little to the imagination and a lot to envy, all done in a series of beautiful and tasteful photographs. Don’t miss it, along with 3 other always-anticipated annual features. Read Stephen King’s new short story and you won’t be able to shake that unsettled feeling for the rest of the day. Too scared? Of course not! But just in case, “Lance Armstrong, The Afterlife” is another must-read in Esquire . This week’s guest curator brings all things beautiful and simple to life in her blog, Pretty Prudent . Her artful picks cover road trips, indoor to outdoor living, and (appropriately) prudent advice. Want to be featured as a guest curator? Drop us a line . Happy Reading! ]]> http://www.nextissue.com/2014/07/11/weekendreads-22-athletes-bare-their-bodies-stephen-kings-disturbing-new-short-story-jacindas-all-things-beautiful-picks/feed/ 0