the Alistack alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as the Alistack (Book publishing, Author marketing and E-book sales). The closest matches are Emily’s Grocery List, Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler and Publishing Confidential. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About the Alistack
stuff & also things
- Book publishing
- Author marketing
- E-book sales
- Audio books
- 1Emily’s Grocery List125K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Emily's Grocery List publishes book promotion announcements, film casting news, and holiday merchandise giveaways. The publication targets readers of romance fiction and fans of Emily Henry's work.
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 2Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler57K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago
Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 3Publishing Confidential25K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.
Likely audience: Book marketers
2 shared topics
- 4Kristin’s Substack22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 51 days ago
From recent posts: Kristin's Substack publishes book launch announcements, tour schedules, and promotional details for contemporary romance and literary fiction. The content is primarily directed at readers and authors seeking information…
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 5Jason Pargin’s Newsletter19K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago
From recent posts: Jason Pargin's Newsletter publishes opinion essays on AI ethics, physics, politics, and pop culture alongside book promotion and entertainment reviews for a general audience.
Likely audience: Fans of John Dies at the End series
2 shared topics
- 6My Bookshop Backstory by Tom Rowley15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Backstory is a Brighton-based independent bookshop newsletter that publishes author interviews, event listings, book reviews, and industry analysis. The publication targets book lovers and community members by…
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 7Cliodynamica by Peter Turchin13K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Cliodynamica by Peter Turchin publishes essays on historical analysis, state lifecycle theory, and cultural evolution alongside commentary on AI in science and book publishing. The publication targets readers interested…
Likely audience: Academic historians
2 shared topics
- 8Alexandria11K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Commentary from Mark Brahmin, Richard Spencer, and friends.
Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 9Fair Share by Authors Equity10K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Fair Share by Authors Equity publishes industry insights, author interviews, and curated book recommendations focused on publishing operations, personal finance, and parenting. The publication mixes feature essays on…
Likely audience: Investors and finance professionals
2 shared topics
- 10Garrett Leigh8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago
WELCOME TO MY NEWSLETTER. Bonus scenes can be found on my Patreon.
Likely audience: Romance novel readers
2 shared topics
- 11Citizen Bookseller8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Citizen Bookseller publishes a mix of book release announcements, author interviews, and local bookstore promotions focused on SF-based publishing events. The content targets readers interested in current fiction…
Likely audience: Thriller readers
2 shared topics
- 12Premier roman8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 20, 2026
Je vous ouvre les portes de mon cottage (presque anglais) pour vous parler de mon quotidien d'autrice cosy, et les coulisses de l’écriture de mon premier roman "Crime, botanique & kombucha" aux Editions Belladone.
Likely audience: Book readers
2 shared topics
- 13Jenna Wolfhart Writes7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 2 days ago
my books & other writerly things
Likely audience: Fantasy book enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 14Steve Cavanagh Readers Club4K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 26, 2026
From recent posts: The Steve Cavanagh Readers Club publishes author updates, book tour announcements, and pre-order information for his novels 'One of Us Is Guilty' and 'Two Kinds of Stranger'. It serves readers interested in purchasing…
Likely audience: Book buyers
2 shared topics
- 15
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Faith-infused crime, suspense, and thriller novels, as well as short-form fiction. You should read it. Why not?
Likely audience: Indie authors
2 shared topics
- 16
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
Exploring the writing craft, the publishing voyage, and how we can navigate our way to the readers who will love our books.
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
2 shared topics
- 17
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago
My personal Substack
Likely audience: Book readers
2 shared topics
- 18
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 19Everyday Baking216K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
A special newsletter from John Kanell to empower you to bake with confidence. Unique recipes only found here, plus live video and chats, notes from the farm, and travel.
Likely audience: Home bakers
1 shared topic
- 20Hung Up189K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Hung Up publishes a rotating mix of pop culture news, film reviews, personal essays, and celebrity gossip. The publication targets readers interested in entertainment industry mergers, celebrity controversies, and…
Likely audience: Media industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 21BIG by Matt Stoller178K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: BIG by Matt Stoller publishes weekly antitrust and business analysis covering AI infrastructure fraud, pharmaceutical pricing, media consolidation, and corporate monopoly power. The newsletter targets investors, legal…
Likely audience: policy makers
1 shared topic
- 22The Ankler148K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago
The industry, unspun.
Likely audience: Hollywood executives
1 shared topic
- 23Whitepaper.mx121K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Whitepaper.mx publishes a weekly newsletter covering diverse topics including media strategy, luxury event economics, restaurant history, and personal productivity. The publication mixes long-form business analysis with…
Likely audience: Media executives
1 shared topic
- 24Downtime101K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
recommendations & miscellaneous delights for your off-hours
Likely audience: book lovers
1 shared topic
Find every newsletter in this space
Search every post these newsletters publish, see who sponsors each one, and get alerted when a new one starts covering the same ground.
Search the index7-day Pro trial · no card required
