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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Saturday Read | The New Statesman | Substack

by The New Statesman

A weekly digest from The New Statesman featuring top writing on ideas, politics, books, culture from its site, print, and vital UK/US media.

Mick Mercer's Panache

by Mick Mercer

Mick Mercer's Panache continues his 1976 fanzine, diving into music, Punk archives, gaming, comics, books, and quirky takes from a seasoned writer.

Will Hermes: New Music + Old Music | Substack

by Will Hermes

Music critic Will Hermes offers deeply curated reviews, playlists, and concert news spanning new and old music across all genres, from indie rock to Afrobeats.

The Bangswitch

by MAC

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

The Story Guy Newsletter

by Scott McConnell the story guy

Scott McConnell, known as 'the story guy,' shares his unique narratives and perspectives in The Story Guy Newsletter.

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 Lizard Review | Madeline Rubicam | Substack

by Madeline Rubicam

Madeline Rubicam's "The Lizard Review" explores all genres of music, from pop to obscure bands, with playlists, new releases, and listener recommendations.

General Hospital Snark | Substack

by General Hospital Snark

General Hospital Snark offers wildly irreverent, deeply sarcastic commentary on the soap opera General Hospital, roasting plotlines and mocking characters for fans.

The Irish Stew

by John and Sally McKenna

John and Sally McKenna offer a weekly look at Ireland's dynamic food culture, featuring restaurant reviews, food product news, recipes, and in-depth journalism.

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.

No More Shitty Books | Substack

by No More Shitty Books

No More Shitty Books offers fun, no-pressure reviews of fiction, cookbooks, memoirs & self-help, helping readers get the scoop on books before buying.

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.

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.

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.

n-1 | James Huang | Substack

by James Huang

James Huang offers unbiased, independent, and experienced guidance on bikes and gear, helping cycling enthusiasts navigate the overwhelming world of choices.

No Expectations | josh terry | Substack

by josh terry

Chicago-based writer Josh Terry shares weekly music, movie, and TV recommendations, cultural essays, and artist interviews, infused with his distinctive voice.

Motociclismo Online | Substack

by Motociclismo Online

Motociclismo Online oferece semanalmente os destaques do mundo das motos, conteúdos exclusivos e acesso à Revista Digital da Motociclismo mensalmente.

Rabbit Room Music | The Rabbit Room | Substack

by The Rabbit Room

Founded by Andrew Peterson, The Rabbit Room cultivates and curates story, music, and art to nourish Christ-centered communities through creative work.

The Soloist - an indie RPG newsletter | Patrick Buechner | Substack

by Patrick Buechner

The Soloist offers news, reviews, original content, tips, and interviews for players and creators of solo, co-op, and GM-less indie RPGs and tabletop games.

Listening Sessions | Robert C. Gilbert | Substack

by Robert C. Gilbert

Robert C. Gilbert explores the joy of music with deep dives into albums and artists, blending analysis with historical context. He covers 60s/70s and new releases.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Line of Best Fit | Substack

by The Line of Best Fit

The Line of Best Fit delivers independent music writing, photography, and video. It celebrates new artists and offers unique perspectives on cultural figures.

Deidra’s Bookstack

by Deidra Duncan

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

Best Books & Audiobooks | Substack

by Best Books & Audiobooks

Best Audiobooks offers curated recommendations, in-depth reviews, and expert listening tips for captivating audiobooks across all genres, from new releases to timeless classics.

Hal Johnson Books | Substack

by Hal Johnson

Hal Johnson explores books, art, history, and comics with a unique voice. Expect a serialized novel, curated quotes, and insights into his books.

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.

Wolf

by radicaledward

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

Words About Birds

by GrrlScientist

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

notes from darrel

by Darrel Yeo

Darrel Yeo's newsletter encourages readers to join a community of shared interests, participate in comments, and support the work with a subscription.

Sarah's Bookshelves | Sarah Dickinson | Substack

by Sarah Dickinson

Sarah Dickinson hosts Sarah's Bookshelves Live, sharing honest, snarky book opinions and publishing insights on literary and commercial fiction.

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.

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.'

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.

The Besties | Substack

by The Besties

Four friends—Griffin McElroy, Justin McElroy, Chris Plante, and Russ Frushtick—rank and review their favorite video games. Features episode info and bonus material.

Newsletter do ARAN | EdsonARAN | Substack

by EdsonARAN

EdsonARAN's newsletter delivers graphic humor, witty texts, and recommendations for series, books, and films, including 'Os Fatos da Vida' and 'Guia Esnobe'.

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.