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Hmm That's Interesting

by Clara

Hmm That's Interesting by Clara delivers a twice-weekly, humorous take on culture, pop culture, and literature, seasoned with personal anecdotes.

Colin Meloy's Machine Shop

by Colin Meloy

The Decemberists' Colin Meloy shares his creative process from his "Machine Shop," dissecting songs, sharing demos, and serialized stories.

A Fan's Notes,

by Nick Hornby

Novelist Nick Hornby offers his takes on music, books, movies, writing, football, TV, and occasional politics. Some longer pieces will be paywalled.

Out of It

by Mary Gaitskill

Acclaimed author Mary Gaitskill offers personal reflections on connecting with the world through writing, exploring topics from literature and AI to politics and society.

As Our Days

by WSCFriedman

William Friedman shares his unique take on history and fiction, along with other interests, in a personal blog known for its casual updates and distinctive voice.

Parakeet’s Substack

by Parakeet

Polymath artist and Harvard alum Parakeet shares unreserved musings, covering symphonic metal, amateur astronomy, and AI's impact on art and poetry.

Jokien with Tolkien | JRR Jokien | Substack

by JRR Jokien

JRR Jokien (Josh) provides humorous and insightful explorations of Tolkien's Middle-earth, examining faith, pop culture, and current events, fostering a community for fans.

The Humanities Library | Substack

by The Humanities Library

The Humanities Library explores philosophy, literature, and history through witty essays. It defends human thought against an AI-driven world.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette | Substack

by Jeannine Ouellette

Jeannine Ouellette's Writing in the Dark offers deep craft and unique exercises for a vibrant community, helping writers find their voice and transform their lives.

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.

Telling the Bees

by Tell the Bees

This newsletter provides a community for readers to connect, share their interests, and engage in active discussions within the comments section.

Athenaeum Book Club | Substack

by Athenaeum Book Club

The Athenaeum Book Club resists cultural amnesia by guiding readers through Western Civilization's great works for deeper understanding and a more ordered life.

Athenaum Kitap Kulübü | Pelin Dilara Colak | Substack

by Pelin Dilara Colak

Pelin Dilara Colak's Athenaum is a digital book club, offering monthly curated readings, analyses, and online discussions on thought, art, and science.

VIRAPÁGINA | Érico Assis | Substack

by Érico Assis

Érico Assis, a journalist and critic specializing in comic books, shares his professional writings, translations, and personal readings.

Bookish Media | Substack

by Bookish Media

Morgann Book's Bookish Media is a media company offering a monthly book club, a weekly author interview podcast, and a newsletter covering publishing news.

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.

Many Meetings | Breanne | Substack

by Breanne

Breanne's Many Meetings is a quiet online space exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's works. It offers deep dives, community read-throughs, and discussions to find wholesome escapism and deeper meaning in the Professor's stories.

A Lábia | Ana Lima Cecilio | Substack

by Ana Lima Cecilio

Ana Lima Cecilio, Flip curator and book professional, writes A Lábia weekly, recommending diverse books and connecting them to the real world.

The Metropolitan Review | Substack

by The Metropolitan Review

The Metropolitan Review is a books and culture magazine delivering serious, entertaining criticism of books, film, TV, and art, plus new fiction and poetry.

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."

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.

Zubair’s Bookshelf

by Zubair’s Bookshelf

Zubair's Bookshelf explores and reviews a variety of books, offering readers a curated selection and insightful discussions from Zubair.

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."

e-pistulae | Tate | Substack

by Tate

Tate translates and delivers Marcus Tullius Cicero's letters to your inbox on the original dates, tracking his life from 45 BCE back to his Roman exile.

French With Frederic | Substack

by Frederic

Frederic teaches authentic Quebec French, emphasizing comprehension. Offers podcasts, themed sessions, and cultural immersion for advanced learners.

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.

News & Reviews by Bri Lee | Substack

by Bri Lee

Bri Lee's News & Reviews, Australia's top literature newsletter, delivers insightful essays, interviews, and a seasonal online festival covering books, law, and culture.

Between the Lines by Tucson Festival of Books | Substack

by Tucson Festival of Books

Get year-round updates from the Tucson Festival of Books, one of the nation's largest literary events. Discover authors, new books, and insider tips for the annual festival.

Tlonletter | Substack

by Tlon

Tlonletter by Andrea Colamedici and Maura Gancitano explores weekly philosophy, culture, and current events, fostering an intimate community for discussion.

Mining the Dalkey Archive

by Chad W. Post

Chad W. Post delves into the singular publishing legacy of John O'Brien and Dalkey Archive Press, exploring its history, literary impact, and vast 1,000-book collection.

Beauty is truth | James Lucas | Substack

by James Lucas

James Lucas's "Beauty is Truth" explores the magnificence of existence and the infinite ways beauty reveals itself in art and nature, guided by John Keats.

Rawdoggin' Reality | Margo Price | Substack

by Margo Price

Margo Price, an independent country artist, offers raw insights into touring, album creation, and discusses art, music, and hard topics.

Atticus | Substack

by Atticus

Mysterious poet Atticus shares weekly doses of creativity, poetry, and thoughtful content, delving into the art of writing and life's quiet magic.

Poetic Outlaws | Substack

by Poetic Outlaws

Poetic Outlaws delivers profound, raw literary and philosophical passages. It confronts human experience, defying triviality and celebrating the wild fire of art.

i libri degli altri | Substack

by i libri degli altri

Francesca de Lena's 'i libri degli altri' offers personal reflections, writing insights, and publishing industry news for readers and aspiring authors.

Dr. Mardy's Substack | Dr. Mardy Grothe | Substack

by Dr. Mardy Grothe

Dr. Mardy Grothe's weekly newsletter celebrates great quotes and their history. Each themed issue includes a puzzler, mini-essay, cartoon, and original observations.

Untitled Thought Project | Catherine Lacey | Substack

by Catherine Lacey

Novelist Catherine Lacey shares reflections on being a reader, writer, and person, offering a book club, essays on fiction writing, and quirky 144-word posts.

Jimmy Doom's Roulette Weal | Substack

by Jimmy Doom

Jimmy Doom offers a massive archive of original short fiction, with a unique twist: subscribers can suggest prompts for custom 100-word stories.

Leer por leer | Amaya Ascunce | Substack

by Amaya Ascunce

Journalist Amaya Ascunce shares her broad and unfiltered reading life, from daily texts to profound novels, infused with humor and personal reflections.

The Booker Prizes | Substack

by The Booker Prizes

Discover news, recommendations, interviews, and reading guides from The Booker Prize and International Booker Prize teams, celebrating fiction.

Liminal with Jennifer Steil | Substack

by Jennifer Steil

Jennifer Steil details her personal battle with ovarian cancer and her life across cultures, exploring how to find meaning and connection in 'liminal' spaces.

Friday Night Readers | Julianne Buonocore | Substack

by Julianne Buonocore

Julianne Buonocore's Friday Night Readers helps book lovers read like Rory Gilmore, offering reading challenges, guides, and a cozy Stars Hollow-style community.

Mr Salles Teaches English

by Dominic Salles

Mr Salles Teaches English provides free, top-grade English revision resources from his YouTube channel, helping students achieve top academic results.

Museguided | Tamara | Substack

by Tamara

Tamara's Museguided explores human experience, literature, and art. Drawing on her literary background, she blends philosophy and creativity, inspiring reinvention.

Imperium Press

by Imperium Press

Imperium Press features exclusive long-form written content from editor-in-chief Mike, providing unique articles unavailable on other platforms.

Literary Ladies Guide | Nava Atlas | Substack

by Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas's Literary Ladies Guide preserves and elevates classic and forgotten women writers. Explores their lives, works, and literary history, including diverse voices for an inspiring bookish life.

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.

The Intrinsic Perspective | Erik Hoel | Substack

by Erik Hoel

The Intrinsic Perspective by Erik Hoel explores consilience, bridging science, history, literature, and cultural commentary with an interdisciplinary lens.

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.

House of Regina Quinn | Substack

by Regina Quinn

Regina Quinn writes adult fiction about women who yearn, exploring consensual sex, morally complex characters, and emotional depth. Content warnings provided.