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Hal Johnson Books | Substack

by Hal Johnson

Hal Johnson explores books, art, history, and comics with a unique voice. Expect a serialized novel, curated quotes, and insights into his books.

Beauty & the Bookzz | Cyndy Morgan | Substack

by Cyndy Morgan

Author Cyndy Morgan writes 'Conrad's Version,' an intimate reimagining of a beloved story from his perspective, offering weekly chapters, insights, and a community.

The Saturday Read | The New Statesman | Substack

by The New Statesman

A weekly digest from The New Statesman featuring top writing on ideas, politics, books, culture from its site, print, and vital UK/US media.

Receipt from the Bookshop | Katie Clapham | Substack

by Katie Clapham

Katie Clapham's Receipt from the Bookshop is a weekly dispatch from her bookshop, chronicling daily life, customers, and transactions. Paid members get bonus content.

Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music | Substack

by Will Hermes

Music critic Will Hermes offers deeply curated reviews, playlists, and concert news spanning new and old music across all genres, from indie rock to Afrobeats.

Unevenly Combined Thoughts | Angus Bylsma | Substack

by Angus Bylsma

Angus Bylsma, LSE Economic History student, pens fortnightly, AI-free essays on books spanning diverse history. It's a personal research diary of his musings.

3ookReview | 3ook.com | Substack

by 3ook.com

3ookReview by 3ook.com explores a 'third-generation bookstore' using AI & Web3. It features deep book reviews, cultural commentary, and decentralized publishing trends.

Youtini | Substack

by Youtini

The Youtini Dispatch delivers weekly Star Wars news, book and comic releases, and insights, fostering a positive community for fans with reviews and reading guides.

Vanessa Riley's Write of Passage

by Vanessa Riley

Award-winning author Vanessa Riley explores historical fiction, revealing Black women's hidden narratives. She connects past to present, with publishing insights and personal content.

Sarah's Bookshelves | Sarah Dickinson | Substack

by Sarah Dickinson

Sarah Dickinson hosts Sarah's Bookshelves Live, sharing honest, snarky book opinions and publishing insights on literary and commercial fiction.

Elastiverso di Claudia de Lillo | Claudia de Lillo alias Elasti | Substack

by Claudia de Lillo alias Elasti

Elasti provides a daily press review with economic explanations. Weekly, she shares personal stories, recipes, media reviews, and occasional online yoga practices.

Smart Romance | Smart Romance by Rena Rani | Substack

by Smart Romance by Rena Rani

Smart Romance, by Rena Rani, provides rigorous literary criticism of romance novels, exploring their emotional complexity and cultural relevance in weekly essays.

Comic Book Treasury Extra!

by Comic Book Treasury

Comic Book Treasury Extra! provides a deep dive into the world of comic books, delivering additional content and exclusive insights for enthusiasts.

波士頓書評 Boston Review of Books

by 波士頓書評 Boston Review of Books

Boston Review of Books is an independent NGO media introducing humanities and social sciences to the Chinese community, upholding "No forbidden zones in reading."

Courageous Conversations | Susan Harley | Substack

by Susan Harley

Susan Harley's Courageous Conversations helps readers find grace, curiosity, and agency in troubled times, bridging collapse studies with spiritual and practical adaptation.

MER - Mom Egg Review | Substack

by MER - Mom Egg Review

Mom Egg Review publishes literary work and art exploring motherhood from diverse perspectives. Features bi-monthly poetry, fiction, reviews, and interviews.

She Reads Romance Books | Leslie | Substack

by Leslie

Leslie, the romance-obsessed founder of She Reads Romance Books, provides weekly lists, reviews, and challenges. Join her book club for author Q&As.

Deidra’s Bookstack

by Deidra Duncan

Deidra’s Bookstack cultivates a community where readers can connect and share their passion for books and literature.

The Real Book Spy | Substack

by The Real Book Spy

Industry insider Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy, provides exclusive news, thousands of book reviews, and author interviews in the mystery/thriller world.

Wild About Books with author Sara Blackard

by Sara Blackard

Author Sara Blackard shares her passion for books, offering insights, reviews, and recommendations for readers looking for their next great literary adventure.

Best Books & Audiobooks | Substack

by Best Books & Audiobooks

Best Audiobooks offers curated recommendations, in-depth reviews, and expert listening tips for captivating audiobooks across all genres, from new releases to timeless classics.

Words About Birds

by GrrlScientist

GrrlScientist covers science, biology, zoology, conservation, and health in reports, stories, and reviews. New MWF.

Arts & Letters Daily | Substack

by Arts & Letters Daily

Arts & Letters Daily curates 20,000+ articles, reviews, and essays on art and ideas since 1998. Described by its founder as a "reading list — with attitude."

Wolf

by radicaledward

Wolf by radicaledward delivers weekly essays on books, music, movies, and games, occasionally delving into politics. The author also publishes novels.

Read More Books | Jeremy Anderberg | Substack

by Jeremy Anderberg

Jeremy Anderberg's 'Read More Books' offers weekly reading recommendations across diverse genres to nearly 15,000 readers. He also runs 'The Big Read' book club.

Bookmarked Reads

by Nicole Barbaro Simovski, Ph.D.

Dr. Nicole Barbaro Simovski, a psychology PhD, reviews 60+ non-fiction books yearly, spanning science, history, and current affairs, offering curated recommendations.

The Travel Book Club | Substack

by The Travel Book Club

Former National Geographic Travel editors lead a book club discussing compelling stories and books that inspire journeys and offer tips for travel dreams.

No More Shitty Books | Substack

by No More Shitty Books

No More Shitty Books offers fun, no-pressure reviews of fiction, cookbooks, memoirs & self-help, helping readers get the scoop on books before buying.

Reading Under the Radar

Publishing professional and Book Riot writer Cassie offers weekly recommendations for under-the-radar books, helping readers discover hidden literary gems.

Book Marks

Walker Caplan, a Lit Hub Staff Writer and Seattle-based writer/performer, shares literary perspectives in Book Marks.

Stained Page News

A 2023 IACP award-winning newsletter covering the cookbook publishing industry, with reported news, interviews, recipe excerpts, and a critic's recommendations.