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The Shortcut

by Matt Swider

Tech expert Matt Swider (former TechRadar EIC) delivers concise news, reviews, and deals on gadgets. Get alerts for hard-to-find tech and personalized advice to save time and money.

Scarlet Ink

by Dave Anderson

Former Amazon Technology Director Dave Anderson offers an inside view into Big Tech leadership, career growth, and interviewing skills, leveraging 12+ years of experience.

Mad Woman

by Amanda Montei

Amanda Montei's Mad Woman examines books and culture through a feminist lens, delving into art, power, gender, feelings, madness, and pathology.

Strategize Your Career

by Fran Soto

Fran Soto, a former Amazon engineer, provides a 4-phase system for maxed-out engineers to build career capital, escape burnout, and achieve promotions.

Hung Up

by Hunter Harris

Hunter Harris (Vulture, NY Mag) offers witty essays, celebrity profiles, and deep dives into pop culture obsessions we just can't shake off.

The Absolute Sound

by The Absolute Sound

The Absolute Sound, a trusted name in audio journalism for over 50 years, provides weekly Q&A, deep dives into audiophile topics, and early releases of magazine features.

cook club

by Stephanie

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

Big Undies

by Corinne Fay

Big Undies is a weekly newsletter and community for people passionate about clothes and body liberation. It offers an inclusive space to discuss style.

Notebook

by BDM

BDM's Notebook explores pop culture, online social mores, and personal interests like perfume. Includes ghost stories, anime rewatches, and sci-fi book insights.

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.

The Unseen Review | Jessie Lethaby | Substack

by Jessie Lethaby

Book critic Jess Lethaby helps readers discover compelling new and backlist titles across fiction, nonfiction, and classics. Offers insightful reviews, reading round-ups, courses, and a book club.

The Long Player | Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla) | Substack

by Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla)

Aly Gillani (aka DJ Gilla), founder of First Word Records, offers weekly deep dives into full albums, born from his daily listening challenge inspired by MF DOOM.

Futurism Restated | Philip Sherburne | Substack

by Philip Sherburne

Veteran music journalist and DJ Philip Sherburne shares his discerning takes on new electronic and experimental music releases, featuring reviews and artist interviews.

The Cabinista | Peyton Davies | Substack

by Peyton Davies

Interior designer Peyton Davies' weekly newsletter delivers 2 am design deep dives, honest product reviews, high-low magic, and exclusive content for members.

Omaha Buzz

by Omaha Buzz

Omaha Buzz covers local news, events, and happenings, keeping readers informed about what's new and noteworthy in the Omaha community.

On The Road by Sur Collective | Substack

by Sur Collective

Travel advisor Allison Jervis's weekly newsletter, On The Road, offers curated hotel reviews, location guides, packing tips, and interviews for the design and travel obsessed.

Line Noise | Ben Cardew | Substack

by Ben Cardew

Line Noise by Ben Cardew explores dance music's past and future, mixing historical takes with new recommendations and celebrating overlooked legends.

Major Spoilers | MajorSpoilers | Substack

by MajorSpoilers

Major Spoilers delivers daily comics news, reviews, and pop culture commentary, along with podcasts, from Stephen Schleicher and multiple voices.

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.

Cryn’s Substack

by Cryn Johannsen

Cryn Johannsen, a self-described robust and prolific writer, delivers a consistent stream of her work to readers.

HIPER-REQUADRO | Lucas Fazola Miguel. | Substack

by Lucas Fazola Miguel.

Lucas Fazola Miguel, a literary scholar, provides critical analysis and free-form writing on comics and graphic novels for enthusiasts of quality written content.

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.

Night After Night

by Steve Smith

Night After Night by Steve Smith offers regular cultural insights, commentary, and "For the Record" updates, often focused on music.

Musical Chairs

by Steve Bradley

Steve Bradley, a musician and former journalist, shares weekly stories from music's frontline: legendary gigs, classic albums, and career highs and lows.

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."

Wolf

by radicaledward

Wolf by radicaledward delivers weekly essays on books, music, movies, and games, occasionally delving into politics. The author also publishes novels.

The Bangswitch

by MAC

MAC's 'The Bangswitch' offers paid subscribers early access to video drops and exclusive content.

Words About Birds

by GrrlScientist

GrrlScientist covers science, biology, zoology, conservation, and health in reports, stories, and reviews. New MWF.

DeSmeeOLado | Guilherme Smee | Substack

by Guilherme Smee

This newsletter by Guilherme Smee offers no specific details about its content or topics in the provided About section.

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.

Youtini | Substack

by Youtini

The Youtini Dispatch delivers weekly Star Wars news, book and comic releases, and insights, fostering a positive community for fans with reviews and reading guides.

ComicScene | ComicScene Culture Review | Substack

by ComicScene Culture Review

ComicScene Culture Review offers paid subscribers regular insights into comic culture, with exclusive content, commenting, chat, and access to its post archives.

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.

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.

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."

Never Sponsored | Christopher Schwarz | Substack

by Christopher Schwarz

Woodworkers Christopher Schwarz and Megan Fitzpatrick provide independent, unsponsored tool reviews, helping furniture makers find quality tools and avoid 'tool-shaped objects.'

Hipersónica | Substack

by Hipersónica

Hipersónica delivers weekly critical reviews of new music and albums, alongside daily updates. It's a community for music lovers with a sharp, irreverent voice.

Perpetual Chess Link-Fest | Ben Johnson | Substack

by Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson, host of the Perpetual Chess Podcast, curates a weekly collection of links to the best chess content, covering tournaments, improvement, interviews, and reviews.

The Romantasy

by The Romantasy

The Romantasy explores why the romantasy genre is booming, dissecting its tropes, characters, authors, and trends with deep dives, audio reactions, and book recommendations.

Slouching Towards Birdland (Will Friedwald's SubStack)

by Will Friedwald

Will Friedwald's Slouching Towards Birdland covers jazz, the Great American Songbook, and diverse aspects of popular culture including film, theater, and comics.

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.

Ben's Bites

by Ben Tossell

Exited founder and investor Ben Tossell delivers vetted AI news, tool reviews, deep dives, and founder stories on startups and investing for AI builders.

KLOF Magazine Newsletter | Substack

by KLOF Mag

Alex Gallacher's KLOF Mag (est. 2004) champions intelligent, experimental music from the margins, with curated playlists, recommendations, and exclusive articles.

Nathan Rabin's Bad Ideas

by Nathan Rabin

Pop culture writer Nathan Rabin (The A.V. Club) dives into his self-proclaimed "bad ideas," reviewing Ernest P. Worrell movies and covering a Shrek rave.

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.

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.

The Suite Spot by Lux Travels Insider | Substack

by Lux Travels Insider

Domenica of Lux Travels Insider shares exclusive travel tips, aesthetic destination inspiration, honest reviews, and insights into elevated, slow travel experiences beyond social media.

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.

The BK Pets | Substack

by The BK Pets

The BK Pets delivers honest, evidence-based pet food and nutrition advice, guiding pet parents to confident, shame-free choices amidst confusing information.

Deidra’s Bookstack

by Deidra Duncan

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