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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Queria ser grande, mas desisti publishes personal essays on literary criticism, reading habits, and cultural commentary. The publication features short-form reviews of fiction and nonfiction alongside curated lists of…

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

We dive into the latest releases, hidden gems, and timeless classics, offering reviews, recommendations, and insider tips for a rich listening experience. Subscribe for your next great listen!

Likely audience: Parents seeking practical advice

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

I write about books, authors, and literary culture. Formerly a book critic at The Washington Post.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

Once a month: an essay on the creative life, a recipe worth making, what I'm reading, a giveaway, and a kitten.

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Prufrock publishes weekly literary reviews, book analyses, and cultural commentary featuring topics such as poetry, literary criticism, AI ethics, and independent publishing. The audience consists of readers interested…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: All Possible Futures publishes a mix of literary essays and curated reading lists, primarily focused on contemporary and genre fiction. Content ranges from monthly book recommendations spanning fantasy, romance, and…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

News from the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, of interest to fantasy fans and fantasy creatives

Likely audience: Tolkien fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Breakfast for Dinner publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, book reviews, and curated reading lists covering film, literature, and migration. The publication is written for an audience interested in literary…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Comunidad Amapolas publishes literary biographies and book reviews in Spanish, featuring essays on authors like Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes alongside personal reflections on contemporary fiction. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Literary scholars

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Grand Hotel Abyss publishes weekly literature updates, podcast episodes analyzing modernist and Victorian novels, and book reviews. It serves writers and readers interested in literary criticism, fiction writing, and…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: APS Together publishes daily literary criticism and guided reading sessions focused on contemporary fiction and post-colonial themes. The publication targets readers interested in in-depth book analysis, author…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Great Books + Great Minds publishes a mix of in-depth interviews, book reviews, and personal essays covering topics from personal development and legal education to financial history and career transitions. The…

Likely audience: Self-help enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

A weekly roundup of the best in literature, education, Christian thought, and the humanities

Likely audience: English teachers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

From recent posts: Subtraction publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and writing workshops, with occasional announcements for online courses and public events. The publication targets writers and readers interested in complex…

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Soaring Twenties publishes weekly interviews and book reviews for fans of pulp, sci-fi, and literary fiction, featuring author conversations, reader critiques, and community promotion. The content mixes conversational…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

Join Hal Niedzviecki for rants, raves, and the right to free expression. Twice cancelled aging Jew-boy feels your pain.

Likely audience: book lovers

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Substacklast post Jul 7, 2026

Likely audience: Literary critics and book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

Writing for Joy

Likely audience: Fantasy novel readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Pop culture commentary and sundry other writings by a recovering academic and self-proclaimed public intellectual.

Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

I study cybersecurity strategies that buy down business risk.

Likely audience: AI safety researchers

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