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Big Salad

by Joanna Goddard

Joanna Goddard of Cup of Jo offers weekly fun finds, life advice, and candid personal dating stories, fostering an intimate community.

Saratonin

by Sara Benincasa

Author Sara Benincasa shares funny, smart, and weird original writing and recommendations, co-edited by a powerful elderly cat. Covers creativity, mental health, and humor.

cook club

by Stephanie

Cook Club fosters a community where food enthusiasts share interests, engage in discussions, and support culinary exploration through subscriptions.

Why is this interesting?

by Noah Brier

Noah Brier's "Why is this interesting?" cultivates a new way of thinking by connecting diverse, unexpected subjects for pattern recognition beyond niche perspectives.

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.

In The Loop with Lake Shore Lady | Lauren Nolan | Substack

by Lauren Nolan

Lauren Nolan of Lake Shore Lady offers candid reflections on new motherhood and life, alongside recommendations on parenting, books, TV, and shopping.

A Considered Space | Eleanor Cording-Booth | Substack

by Eleanor Cording-Booth

Eleanor Cording-Booth shares design-led recommendations on hotels, interiors, and personal style, alongside essays on work, life, and home.

Breakfast at Tiffany's | Tiffany Shlain | Substack

by Tiffany Shlain

Artist, filmmaker, and Webby Awards founder Tiffany Shlain offers monthly curated cultural recommendations and personal insights into her art, films, and books.

Romancing the Data | Lady Jane | Substack

by Lady Jane

Lady Jane explores romance novels through a data lens, offering spreadsheet-inspired insights into subgenres, tropes, and authors with a personal touch.

Deidra’s Bookstack

by Deidra Duncan

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

Giggly Squad | Substack

by Giggly Squad

Giggly Squad provides a weekly guide to lighthearted living, covering personal updates, fashion, entertainment, and mental health moments.

Play Days With Jess | Substack

by Play Days With Jess

Jess shares down-to-earth play ideas, budget hacks, and her family life in Worcestershire with two daughters. Expect bargain hauls and candid updates.

Zillion Trillion | Victoria de la Fuente | Substack

by Victoria de la Fuente

Victoria de la Fuente's Zillion Trillion is a no-BS edit of motherhood and design. It offers useful recs for stylish baby gear and honest parenting advice, plus a podcast.

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.

Trippin' | Zoe Schaeffer | Substack

by Zoe Schaeffer

Seasoned beauty, wellness, and travel expert Zoe Schaeffer shares curated tips and discoveries to elevate your trips, routines, and lifestyle.

Little Loves | Mackenzie Horan | Substack

by Mackenzie Horan

Mackenzie Horan (Design Darling) shares musings on motherhood, identity, and finding small joys in everyday life, offering thoughtful recommendations.

Zibby's Highlights | Zibby Owens | Substack

by Zibby Owens

Award-winning author and host Zibby Owens shares weekly insights into books, authors, and publishing, plus exclusive Z.I.P. membership content.

Happy Hoteling | Marissa Klurstein | Substack

by Marissa Klurstein

Travel expert Marissa Klurstein curates unique, memorable hotels and itineraries, sharing a lifetime of obsession and recommendations for good taste.

Tlonletter | Substack

by Tlon

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

Instead of Doomscrolling | Mapu | Substack

by Mapu

Mapu helps readers reclaim attention from doomscrolling, offering weekly media roundups, monthly book summaries, and community recommendations.

The Relisher | Gabrielle | Substack

by Gabrielle

The Relisher reveals where top chefs really eat in their hometowns, offering exclusive interviews, restaurant insights, and city guides.

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.

FOUND SF | Substack

by FOUND

FOUND SF provides highly curated recommendations and intel for discerning individuals on where and how to eat, live, shop, and explore San Francisco.

DAYLIGHT by Elizabeth Day | Substack

by Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day’s Daylight newsletter offers a monthly column on the human experience—friendship, feminism, failure—and cultural recommendations.

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.

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.

Tome: Social Reading Tracker

by Tome

Tome: Social Reading Tracker cultivates a community for avid readers to connect, share interests, and discuss books and articles.

K-pop Radar | Billboard Italia | Substack

by Billboard Italia

Samuele Valori's K-pop Radar from Billboard Italia provides an in-depth analysis of Korean music and culture, with three K-pop recommendations per issue.

The Homefront

by Bria Hammel

Bria Hammel authors 'The Homefront,' offering readers a compelling read. This newsletter provides regular insights and commentary to enrich understanding.

Slow Scottish Stories | Molly Ella | Substack

by Molly Ella

Molly Ella shares stories and musings from her slow life in the Scottish Highlands, fostering a community around simple joys, reading, and a less digital existence.

Reggie’s Manga Shop

by Reggie

Reggie's Manga Shop fosters a community for manga enthusiasts to discuss their shared interests and engage in comments, led by Reggie.

New Bands for Old Heads | Gabbie | Substack

by Gabbie

Gabbie's New Bands for Old Heads helps music lovers discover new artists. She connects contemporary sounds to what you grew up with via curated recommendations and genre guides.

The Music Week | Substack

by The Music Week

The Music Week shares deep dives, reviews, and stories about beloved artists and new independent talent, exploring music history with passion.

Via Rosa Italy | Substack

by Via Rosa

Via Rosa, founded by Elizabeth Minchilli and her daughters, offers monthly Italy travel tips, authentic recipes, and profiles of small Italian food and craft businesses.

The Aesthetic Edit | Leigh Weingus | Substack

by Leigh Weingus

Best friends Leigh and Reika combine writing and interior design expertise to deliver practical home advice, affordable decor picks, and lifestyle content.

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.

El boletín de Joker | Libreria Joker | Substack

by Libreria Joker

Fernando Tarancón, bookseller at Librería Joker (Bilbao), offers a personal view of the comic book trade, sharing new releases, recommendations, and reflections.

Grace Spelman Music Project | Substack

by Grace Spelman

Grace Spelman offers twice-weekly, human-curated music recommendations, helping you discover new tracks beyond algorithmic slop with playlists, deep dives, and commentary.

Things and Stuff | Substack

by Things and Stuff

Stylist and art director Annie curates wish lists, offers renovation insights, and gives styling tips, exploring her favorite 'things and stuff' for homes.

A Weekly Dose of Architecture Books

by John Hill

John Hill, a registered architect and author, delivers weekly insights into new and recently published architecture books, along with relevant industry 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.

Home | India Knight | Substack

by India Knight

Novelist and Sunday Times writer India Knight shares her enthusiasms for books, food, home life, interiors, and gardens, with personal chat.

Inside Books di Ilenia Zodiaco | Substack

by Ilenia

Ilenia Zodiaco's Inside Books provides a millennial, pop perspective on literature and publishing. It features critical analysis, literary gems, and a unique classics reading group.

Gift Guide | Kaitlin Phillips | Substack

by Kaitlin Phillips

Publicist Kaitlin Phillips curates witty, unconventional gift guides. Expect discursive recommendations from notable contributors, not typical holiday lists.

Raymond’s Brain

by Raymond K. Nakamura

Raymond’s Brain: Raymond K. Nakamura's weekly dive into his experiences, thoughts, and media consumption, all told through daily comics.

Magic Monday

by Chris Lowry

Magic Monday offers weekly recommendations for magic-themed books (Harry Potter, Harry Dresden, etc.), with purchase links and bonus content for fans.

there_y0u_are | Talia | Substack

by Talia

Art & design consultant Talia Mayden curates internet's best art & design, plus 'creme de la creme' musings. Paid subscribers access shoppable links, global marketplace tours, and a taste chat.

Beth Brower Scribbles Away | Substack

by Beth Brower

Novelist Beth Brower shares personal anecdotes about her life as a writer, her storytelling journey, and the inspirations behind her acclaimed books.

Japan or Die | Algis (Japan or Die) | Substack

by Algis (Japan or Die)

Algis's Japan or Die shares insider tips on how to eat, think, and travel like a local in Japan, revealing hidden spots, culture, and unique experiences.

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.