Bookish alternatives: newsletters like it

beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Join 60,000+ readers and book clubbers discovering exceptional new releases.

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays on writing craft, book reviews, and Christian ministry topics such as church planting and rural life. It also includes practical advice on the writing process and content strategy for…

Likely audience: Christian writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

Friends & Fiction is a podcast, web show, and online community created by bestselling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey & Patti Callahan Henry. Meet our author guests for discussions about…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

A literary newsletter for anybody who wants to live an intellectually inspired life.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

The world's oldest book influencer, est 1927.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

The Literary Obsessive; where conversation runs wild.

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Longer short stories, published biweekly

Likely audience: short story readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes book reviews, author interviews, and essays on themes like immigration, body representation, and religious identity, targeting readers interested in contemporary literary fiction and cultural…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Milking It publishes monthly literary reviews and interviews with authors like Stacey Yu, focusing on queer fiction, literary fiction, and the intersection of technology and humanity. The publication serves readers…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Zona Motel publishes a rotating mix of literary criticism, book reviews, author interviews, and cultural essays focused on contemporary literature and publishing industry topics. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 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 14 days ago

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

From recent posts: A Lonely Impulse of Delight publishes literary essays and craft analysis, including reviews of New York fiction and close readings of short stories by writers like Hemingway and Cheever. It also includes recurring…

Likely audience: Book readers and critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: readers of literary fiction

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

A monthly note from Modjaji’s back room: behind the scenes of publishing southern African women’s words

Likely audience: poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

From recent posts: Satchel Notes by Resh Susan is a book newsletter that publishes lists of anticipated releases and reviews of fiction titles, including literary fiction, thrillers, and debut novels. It targets readers seeking book…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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Substacklast post Jul 2, 2026

Celebrating our favorite literature through imaginary dinner party settings, reviews, and a spotlight on what's new.

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

A real-life rom com in reverse. 💔 ❤️ Publishing journey. 📚 British-American agented novelist on sub to Big 5. Editor day job (not glam kind), cat lady, avid reader, afternoon tea lover. 🐈‍⬛ 🫖 Lived 📌 UK, US…

Likely audience: Aspiring writers

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