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Casual Curious

You read to expand, not to grind. Learning should feel like exploration, not homework. You appreciate accessible writing that makes complex topics feel approachable.

Reading List for Casual Curiouss

7 newsletters curated for this personality type

Tim Urban

Wait But Why

by Tim Urban

Tim Urban's Wait But Why delivers humorous, deeply researched long-form essays on complex topics like AI, human behavior, and the future, featuring signature stick figures.

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Wendy MacNaughton

DrawTogether with WendyMac

by Wendy MacNaughton

Illustrator and social worker Wendy MacNaughton (aka WendyMac) hosts a unique drawing universe for all ages. Fosters creativity, curiosity, and connection through art and community.

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shit you should care about

✿ shit you should care about ✿

by shit you should care about

Shit You Should Care About makes news, politics, and pop culture accessible and enjoyable, cutting through jargon and misinformation with explainers.

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Rhett Miller

Time & Temperature

by Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller, Old 97's frontman, offers a direct connection to his writing, music, songwriting tips, and behind-the-scenes tales from a life in rock.

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Charlie Warzel

Some Dogs

by Charlie Warzel

Drowning in news? Let a stressed writer share pure, unadulterated dog joy. Get many pictures of my dogs (and maybe yours!) to brighten your day.

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Shaun Usher

Letters of Note

by Shaun Usher

Shaun Usher delves into historical letters in Letters of Note. It offers free weekly content, paid subscribers get exclusive audio readings by notable actors.

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Jaryd Hermann

Good Times

by Jaryd Hermann

Good Times provides a weekly, practical guide to self-discovery, psychology, and philosophy, offering actionable insights for a better and more fulfilling life.

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