4 Buckets alternatives: newsletters like it

10 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as 4 Buckets (reading habits and attention span, digital distraction and social media and personal narrative and lifestyle). The closest matches are Jen Hatmaker, Recipes for Keeps and Literary Leanings. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Jen Hatmaker46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Jen Hatmaker publishes a mix of personal essays, family travel stories, and podcast bonus segments covering faith, fear, decision-making, and parenting. The newsletter is written for readers interested in first-person…

    Likely audience: parents

    1 shared topic

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    Recipes for Keeps10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    Meals you'll come back to again and again!

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    Literary Leanings6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    Likely audience: book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    With Love from London4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: With Love from London publishes personal London dispatches, book roundups, and historical essays on Gilded Age Pasadena, alongside promotion for the author's novel The Queen of Roses. It targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Authors and writers

    1 shared topic

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    Absurdus2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Absurdus publishes short-form essays on philosophy, psychology, and the human condition, including topics like AI ethics, emotional regulation, and memory. The publication targets readers interested in existentialism…

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Read by Example1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    From recent posts: Read by Example publishes essays and reflections on K-12 literacy instruction, curriculum implementation, and educational leadership, alongside book reviews and teaching resources. It is written for teachers…

    Likely audience: school principals

    1 shared topic

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    whatmovesyou1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    Writing about what moves me. Focusing on motherhood through the lens of movement and with a critical eye aimed at diet and wellness culture, as well as how we are impacted by the greater culture we all move within.

    Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

    1 shared topic

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    manojnayakcom1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    Writing is thinking, so you can see the effects of your actions on second order and third order.

    Likely audience: spiritual seekers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

    Whatever the hell is going on inside Cass' head that week.

    Likely audience: fiction readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: The publication presents a mix of Charles Spurgeon-focused content, including a podcast series exploring his biography, a new Advent devotional compiling his writings, and standalone religious quotes shared via social…

    Likely audience: Christian readers

    1 shared topic

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