Browse newsletters about literary criticism

The Querent

by Alexander Chee

Alexander Chee, author of acclaimed novels and essays, delivers critics notebook pieces, writing advice, travelogues, political thoughts, and personal reflections.

Sur le fil | Julia Kerninon | Substack

by Julia Kerninon

Julia Kerninon's Sur le fil offers literary experiments. Free issues cover books/culture; paid issues explore life's many facets: motherhood, writing, and the uncertain.

To a Green Thought

by Garth Greenwell

Garth Greenwell offers meticulous criticism and personal essays on music, art, film, and books, acting as a workshop for ideas and insights.

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.

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.

Devin’s Chicago Comics Book Club Digest | Devin Whitlock | Substack

by Devin Whitlock

Devin Whitlock's digest from the Chicago Public Library Comics Book Club offers graphic novel picks, industry news, and personal essays on comics and writing.

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.

FictionMatters | Sara Hildreth | Substack

by Sara Hildreth

English scholar Sara Hildreth explores the power of fiction, offering thoughtful book recommendations and deep dives into reading practices.

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.

The Literary Obsessive | Eleanor Anstruther | Substack

by Eleanor Anstruther

The Literary Obsessive, by award-listed novelist Eleanor Anstruther, fosters a community for critical thinking and craft with interviews and workshops.

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 Novelleist provides deep dives into novels, analyzing authors, their writing processes, and the literary landscape. A must for book lovers and writers.