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SES/SUMS IT UP with Kevin Sessums | Substack

by Kevin Sessums

New York Times bestselling author Kevin Sessums, former Interview Exec. Editor, offers sharp, mindful observations on celebrity and culture with his signature flair.

Rebel Book Club | Substack

by Rebel Book Club

Rebel Book Club delivers a fortnightly newsletter inviting readers into conversations sparked by non-fiction books, featuring monthly themes and expert interviews.

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.

Counter Craft | Lincoln Michel | Substack

by Lincoln Michel

Lincoln Michel's Counter Craft explores counterintuitive fiction craft, publishing insights, and literary oddities, challenging conventional wisdom for writers.

Talia Cadet | Substack

by Talia Cadet

Talia Cadet’s newsletter delivers weekly updates, DC event guides, reading lists, and travel itineraries, plus exclusive pop culture chats, entertainment, and meetups.

Beaches and Trails Publishing’s Substack | Substack

by Beaches and Trails Publishing

Updates and stories from Beaches and Trails Publishing, a Canadian independent press. Features fiction across romance, mysteries, YA, and thrillers.

Queria ser grande, mas desisti | Bárbara Bom Angelo | Substack

by Bárbara Bom Angelo

Bárbara Bom Angelo's 'Queria ser grande, mas desisti' delivers intimate personal reflections on family, life, and religion, interwoven with literary impressions of renowned authors.

Book Enthusiast | Becca Freeman | Substack

by Becca Freeman

Author Becca Freeman (The Christmas Orphans Club) shares book recs, life updates, and novel news. Paid access includes personal essays.

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.

my vape is dying | Emma Newman-Holden | Substack

by Emma Newman-Holden

Emma Newman-Holden shares her personal musings and observations in 'my vape is dying', inviting readers to engage and connect in a casual, personal space.

Not Special | Deema Lopez | Substack

by Deema Lopez

Deema Lopez's Not Special offers weekly humor, introspection, and deep dives on random topics. It's

Prufrock | Micah Mattix | Substack

by Micah Mattix

Micah Mattix's Prufrock curates interesting articles, reviews, and cultural commentary, with a daily photo, for readers focused on culture worth winning.

Weight of the World | Tanja Maier | Substack

by Tanja Maier

Tanja Maier shares honest, personal takes on current events, politics, and the rise of authoritarianism, for those who feel the world's weight.

Vinte mil léguas | Leda Cartum | Substack

by Leda Cartum

Bi-weekly newsletter by Leda Cartum and Sofia Nestrovski, based on their popular science and books podcast about figures like Darwin. Features a monthly book club.

Sherman Alexie | Substack

by Sherman Alexie

Award-winning author Sherman Alexie shares essays, fiction, and poetry, offering unique observations and insights from his acclaimed career.

Cambridge Ladies' Dining Society | Ann Kennedy Smith | Substack

by Ann Kennedy Smith

Dr Ann Kennedy Smith, an award-winning researcher and literary critic, explores Cambridge women's history, literary lives, and pioneering women in education.

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.

Novels, Comics and Webcomics | Hannah Rose Williams | Substack

by Hannah Rose Williams

Hannah Rose Williams showcases her '1000 Years of War' webcomic, a Mad Max-style Joan of Arc saga, and her praised 'Shatterrealm' urban fantasy series.

Unmapped Storylands with Elif Shafak | Substack

by Elif Shafak

Novelist Elif Shafak offers raw insights into a writer's solitary life, challenges for women authors, and shares literary fragments on creativity, identity, and humanity.

Musings from the Writing Desk | Lauren K. Denton | Substack

by Lauren K. Denton

Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author, delivers musings from her writing desk, offering insights into her life, Deep South settings, and romance novels.

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.

Kid Beowulf | Lex Fajardo | Substack

by Lex Fajardo

Lex Fajardo's Kid Beowulf newsletter delivers weekly updates of his comic, following twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel through history and mythology. Fajardo is a cartoonist and Editorial Director for the Schulz Studio, creating PEANUTS books.

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.

Read the Classics with Henry Eliot | Substack

by Henry Eliot

Henry Eliot, editor and author of The Penguin Classics Book, leads weekly classic book read-alongs and discussions, exploring timeless literature with unique insights.

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."

Worthless Trash | Archer Parquette | Substack

by Archer Parquette

Archer Parquette delivers weekly "worthless trash" with personal anecdotes, book recommendations, and deep dives into obscure pop culture.

Never Not Nervous | Brooke Barker | Substack

by Brooke Barker

Brooke Barker offers weekly comics & essays on delightful discomfort. Author of Sad Animal Facts books, her writing also appears in the New York Times.

Beyond the Bookshelf | Matthew Long | Substack

by Matthew Long

Matthew Long, a former submariner, explores books, reading, attention, and meaning through honest, personal essays from rural Tennessee.

Ebony Oaten’s Reader Community | Substack

by Ebony Oaten

Author Ebony Oaten shares her world of Regency romance novellas (sweet & steamy) and award-winning YA novels written as Ebony McKenna.

Chez Nell | Nell Goddin | Substack

by Nell Goddin

Novelist Nell Goddin chronicles her move to France, navigating bureaucracy, exploring areas, enjoying cheese, plus insights into her Molly Sutton Mysteries.

The Common Reader | Henry Oliver | Substack

by Henry Oliver

Henry Oliver's The Common Reader explores great literature, from Chaucer to modern fiction, celebrating its joy, beauty, and ideas. Also covers AI, biography, and late bloomers.

A Thing or Two | Substack

by A Thing or Two

Taste-making duo Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo curate 10 exciting recommendations, from recipes to books to beauty products, delivered every Monday.

Glutenberg Press | GlutenbergBible | Substack

by GlutenbergBible

An English PhD guides thousands through a slow, monthly read of Paradise Lost in 2026, providing context, discussion, and literary insights.

The Chatner | Daniel Lavery | Substack

by Daniel Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery's twice-weekly newsletter explores literature, humor, folklore, religion, and transmasculine coping strategies with his distinctive voice.

Live From California with Lloyd Kahn | Substack

by Lloyd Kahn

Lloyd Kahn, legendary publisher (39 books) and Whole Earth Catalog editor, shares personal adventures, observations, and good news on building, travel, music, and the '60s.

Copious Flowers | Jesse Hake | Substack

by Jesse Hake

Jesse Hake's Copious Flowers shares insights from his extensive reading in theology, literature, and philosophy, reflecting a modern florilegium.

Starship JJ Green ship's bulletin | J.J. Green | Substack

by J.J. Green

J.J. Green's Starship Bulletin explores science fiction about real people in future times, featuring kickass heroines. Readers get book updates and promotions.

REBEL AF💥Kickass Heroines | Substack

by Alex Fox

International bestselling author and Muay Thai fighter Alex Fox shares stories of kickass heroines, delivering grit, wit, sass, and survival tips.

PCP Press | Substack

by PCP Press

PCP Press, founded in 1969, publishes avant-garde books and insurgent authors, championing transgressive works that challenge and provoke.

Emma Straub's Newsletter | Substack

by Emma Straub

Emma Straub shares updates on her books, provides reading recommendations from Books Are Magic, and muses on TV, food, and cats.

Author Imani Jay's Newsletter

by Author Imani Jay

Get new releases, ARCs, and freebies from Author Imani Jay, featuring steamy dark, paranormal, and fantasy creature romance.

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.

Indie Audiobook Deals | Substack

by Indie Audiobook Deals

This newsletter highlights sales and freebies on audiobooks by bestselling indie authors, plus new audio releases and exclusive excerpts.

Fiction by Bill Adler | Substack

by Bill Adler

Veteran author Bill Adler delivers a weekly short story blending sci-fi, fantasy, and literary fiction, ranging from microfiction to 3,000 words.

What To Read If | Elizabeth | Substack

by Elizabeth

Elizabeth Held's What to Read If offers weekly curated, timely, and diverse book recommendations, personalized picks, and interviews with writers.

Tara Dublin Is An Untapped Writing Goldmine

by Tara Dublin

Tara Dublin provides commentary and 'truth-telling' pieces on current events, social issues, and personal interests like music.

The Biblioracle Recommends

by John Warner

Chicago Tribune books columnist John Warner provides human-curated book and culture recommendations and insights on writing from his experience as an author.

Alas | Carla | Substack

by Carla

Carla's 'Alas' is a weekly, unpredictable newsletter exploring books, gastronomy, inspiring stories, and world-changing people, delivered Fridays.

Slow Read: The Stand | Sarah Stewart Holland | Substack

by Sarah Stewart Holland

Sarah Stewart Holland and Laura Tremaine host Slow Read, a podcast dissecting Stephen King's 1,200-page classic, The Stand, at a manageable pace.

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.