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High, Low, and In-between

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

recommendations & miscellaneous delights for your off-hours

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Not Special publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural observations, and curated recommendations covering topics like grief, social media trends, and seasonal lifestyle. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: All Possible Futures publishes monthly book and audiobook recommendations alongside occasional travel essays and media plugs. The content focuses on genres like fantasy, romance, and non-fiction, targeting readers…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: How to Stay with Cait Flanders publishes monthly essays on book reviews, reading challenges, and personal productivity by Cait Flanders, blending literary analysis with reflections on travel, work-life balance, and…

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Content-ment publishes a weekly mix of cultural commentary, book reviews, and curated recommendations ranging from AI ethics and historical trivia to travel and food. The newsletter targets readers seeking diverse…

Likely audience: General readers interested in pop culture

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: #AmReading publishes weekly book reviews, genre-specific recommendations, and author interviews focused on women's fiction, romance, and cozy mysteries. The publication targets readers seeking curated literary…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Thyme, Place & Story publishes weekly book club read-alongs for Susan Albert's historical mystery series alongside seasonal essays on herbalism and culinary history. The publication targets readers interested in slow…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 51 days ago

Exceptional books and reads far from the mainstream are recommended by an award-winning novelist, who also shares pearls from the world of travel, food and pop-culture. Surprising, discerning and always very…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: podcast listeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: The Underlined publishes personal essays, book reviews, and industry commentary on topics ranging from historical fiction to consumer behavior. The publication features mixed formats including narrative reflections on…

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Get weekly tailored book recommendations for tweens ages 8-14, from Afoma Umesi, the founder of Reading Middle Grade.

Likely audience: Children aged 8-12

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: The Outlier publishes a rotating mix of literary essays, author interviews, and project updates from a multi-award-winning writer. It serves readers interested in creative writing, literacy initiatives, and personal…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Books & Banter publishes book reviews, author interviews, and personal reading reflections covering horror, speculative fiction, and literary criticism. The publication mixes these formats and targets readers interested…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Lunch Hour Links publishes a rotating mix of lifestyle, pop culture, and personal updates curated by a team of editors and writers. The publication covers diverse topics including celebrity gossip, food reviews, book…

Likely audience: Millennials

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Holds List publishes curated reading lists, book reviews, and seasonal roundups for readers interested in literary fiction, non-fiction, and genre-specific titles like horror. Content varies between structured…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Essays on where my mind goes while reading, the rabbit holes books send me down, and the reading trees that grow from them.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

"Inside the Novel" essays FOR READERS who wonder why I thought it would be a good idea to call my first novel Helium. "Publishing Path" updates FOR WRITERS who think it might be fun to watch me screw up as I bring…

Likely audience: book readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

🍆 critique, reviews, hot takes, updates about the world of sex ed, sexual wellness, sex tech, sex work, and all things sexuality and queerness by sex educator and proud feminist killjoy Anna Wim (they/them) 🍆

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

Just random bookish thoughts, recommendations, and reviews for anyone… or no one… to enjoy.

Likely audience: Romance novel readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

Stuff to Read, Eat, Watch, and Plant

Likely audience: Community builders

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beehiivDaily · last post today

Helping 50+ year old Americans with money, healthcare, travel, and more!

Likely audience: Retirees

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

The premium hub for MeidasTouch, the fastest growing pro-democracy news network. Bonus articles, exclusive content, and interactive chats. Led by Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas, with exclusive articles by Ron…

Likely audience: Legal professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

Likely audience: Book lovers

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