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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.

Classics Read Aloud | Substack

by Classics Read Aloud

Ruby Love publishes monthly audio recordings of classic stories, from fairy tales to novels, inviting listeners to get cozy, tuck away distractions, and be transported.

PREVAIL by Greg Olear | Substack

by Greg Olear

Greg Olear’s PREVAIL delivers sharp analysis on politics, national security, and global corruption, covering the fight for democracy. Sundays feature poetry and literature.

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.

Escrevedeira Centro Cultural | Substack

by Escrevedeira Centro Cultural

Weekly, the Escrevedeira Centro Cultural newsletter delivers original literary texts from teachers and students, book tips, and cultural activity updates.

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.

In the Writing Burrow | Margaret Atwood | Substack

by Margaret Atwood

Award-winning author Margaret Atwood invites readers into 'In the Writing Burrow,' sharing her unique perspective on writing, creativity, and the literary world.

chicgirlmoment | Substack

by chicgirlmoment

Chicgirlmoment explores the internet's exciting finds, covering monthly favorites in cinema, literature, art, and aesthetics, from an aspiring artist and writer.

GOOD MORNING PROJECT | Carll Tucker | Substack

by Carll Tucker

Carll Tucker shares daily reflections since 2013, exploring history, Western culture, and the human experience with depth, humor, and a fresh perspective.

INVICTUS | Evan Amato | Substack

by Evan Amato

Evan Amato's INVICTUS unearths untold history, offering inspiration from past heroes and actionable wisdom for readers to conquer challenges and leave their mark.

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.

Fiction Attic Press | Substack

by Fiction Attic Press

Fiction Attic Press publishes flash fiction, serial fiction, and memoir by new and established writers. Founded in 2005 by Michelle Richmond, it offers weekly stories and an extensive archive.

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.

Tristezas de estimação | Fabiane Guimarães | Substack

by Fabiane Guimarães

Award-winning novelist Fabiane Guimarães offers weekly insights on creativity, literature, and writing, blending personal experience with the craft.

Love letters to literature | Thee Book Club | Substack

by Thee Book Club

Thee Book Club helps readers deepen their relationship with literature via thoughtful essays, open discussions, and a structured monthly book club.

Foundation Father

by Foundation Father

Foundation Father offers weekly Christian-perspective insights on fatherhood, masculinity, and homeschooling to help men build a lasting family legacy.

Camilla Isley

by Camilla Isley

Join writer Camilla Isley for insights on writing and personal reflections from a book worm, cat lover, and coffee addict.

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.

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.

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

by Chuck Palahniuk

Chuck Palahniuk offers unfiltered stories, teaches fiction writing, and fosters a community for creators to craft work better than mass media pap.

Numb at the Lodge | Sam Kriss | Substack

by Sam Kriss

Sam Kriss's 'Numb at the Lodge' publishes essays, manifestos, and screeds, rejecting internet norms. It explores profound topics with a unique, 'deranged' voice.

Sherry Ning | Substack

by Sherry Ning

Sherry Ning explores complex emotions and societal topics, delving into culture, books, and psychology with a unique, personal voice.

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.

The Republic of Letters | Substack

by The Republic of Letters

The Republic of Letters hosts playful, high-brow contests, debates, and polemics on literary and cultural themes, funding writers from a community "kitty."

The Daily Poem Podcast | David Kern | Substack

by David Kern

The Daily Poem podcast offers one essential poem each weekday morning, read aloud by Sean Johnson with brief commentary. Curates a broad anthology of classic poetry.

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.

Study the Great Books | Jacob Allee | Substack

by Jacob Allee

Jacob Allee's newsletter covers Classical Christian Education and the Great Books, detailing a 7-12th grade humanities curriculum and its theological foundations.

Classical Wisdom | Substack

by Classical Wisdom

Anya Leonard's Classical Wisdom offers weekly essays and insights connecting ancient philosophy, myth, and history to modern life, aiming for "eudaimonia".

Last Chance Cafe | Mother Mary Bernadette | Substack

by Mother Mary Bernadette

Mother Mary Bernadette's Last Chance Cafe explores an eclectic mix of art, literature, history, politics, and philosophy, meeting unsung heroes and memorable eras.

The Believer | McSweeney's | Substack

by McSweeney's

Get early previews, select articles, and curated roundups from The Believer, a multi-award-winning literature, arts, and culture magazine.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Commonplace Philosophy | Jared Henderson | Substack

by Jared Henderson

Jared Henderson makes philosophy accessible via literature, fostering wonder. Explores life's big questions through classic texts and contemporary topics.

Wrathos Books | Jinapher J. Hoffman | Substack

by Jinapher J. Hoffman

Jinapher J. Hoffman writes books in Wrathos, a bestselling multiverse of feminine rage. Her newsletter offers free eBooks, character art, book updates, and exclusive content.

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.

Psychedelic Press | Substack

by Psychedelic Press

Psychedelic Press specializes in the history, literature, and philosophy of psychoactive plants and substances, exploring their social and cultural impact.

Abrace a Tradição | Substack

by Abrace a Tradição

Abrace a Tradição redescobre o Bom, o Belo e o Verdadeiro na civilização ocidental — arte, literatura, história, cultura — para iluminar a vida moderna.

Books Worth Reading | Substack

by Books Worth Reading

Will Wilder's Books Worth Reading guides busy professionals through great literature, history, and ideas to combat shallow thinking and monotonous living, fostering deep knowledge and unique perspectives.

Trending Romance | Substack

by Trending Romance

Trending Romance offers monthly reports on trending novels, weekly most-read lists, discount alerts, and sneak peeks, all from certified romance nerds.

Adriana Trigiani

by Adriana Trigiani

The personal Substack of author Adriana Trigiani, offering insights and reflections on writing and personal experiences.

Word & Song by Anthony Esolen | Substack

by Anthony Esolen

Anthony Esolen's Word & Song opens a treasure trove of goodness, beauty, and truth by exploring classic films, poetry, hymns, and forgotten words and songs.

Home

The Rabbit Room, founded by Andrew Peterson, cultivates Christ-centered artistic community, curating stories, music, and art and hosting Hutchmoot events.

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.

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.

Gabriel Kahane: Words & Music

by Gabriel Kahane

Gabriel Kahane: Words & Music explores the intersections of music, literature, and politics from Gabriel Kahane.

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.

Shades Book Club

by Sydney Denise

A book club by Sydney Denise featuring reader-voted picks, virtual meetups, and discussions on culture, purpose, and wellness.

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.