In addition to being a source of crucial information, magazines can be fanned across a coffee table to conceal almond butter stains or rolled into a handy bopping device to stun tarantulas. Get a steady supply of spider-boppers with today's deal: for $9, you get a one-year subscription to D Magazine (an $18 value).

In publication since 1974, D Magazine brings the city to life twice, first with informative recommendations and information to make the most of living in the metro, and then in its second life as a glossy origami crane. Covering all aspects of existence, D Magazine features restaurant reviews, business, travel, style, and the arts. Find shopping hotspots where you can finally unload that recently inherited anonymous sack with a dollar sign on it, or see what's happening around town in the Nightlife section.

The current issue features D Magazine's annual declarations of The Best of Big D, announcing both the magazine's picks and reader election results in a wide range of categories. Topics cover everything from Best Burger to Best Pet Groomer, as well as the Best of the Burbs, including the Best Place to Drink in Southlake, and the Best Place to Eat in Irving. This and much more will materialize once a month in your mailbox, without explanation as to how it got there, but you'll be glad it did.

New subscriptions only.