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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

what's wrong with the world?

Likely audience: Philosophers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Award-winning short story fiction literary magazine designed to spark real discussion in classrooms, book clubs, and around the dinner table.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 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 9 days ago

From recent posts: Tlonletter is an Italian culture newsletter that publishes essays on psychology, literature, and AI alongside podcast episodes and book club events. It serves readers interested in deep cultural analysis, literary…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

finding meaning in life through literature, art, design, and culture ✦✧ through weekly posts and enthusiastic conversations

Likely audience: Art critics and historians

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

A dedicated space for exploring the books and ideas that shape our world.

Likely audience: educators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Nerdy literature newsletter. Helping you make the most of your reading.

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

From recent posts: Coffuelled is a Spanish-language publication dedicated to personal essays on creative writing, mental health, and self-improvement. It features reflective articles on topics such as spiritual healing, writing workshops…

Likely audience: creatives

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: This publication publishes essays on history, economics, and geopolitics, including memoirs, book reviews, and analyses of AI's impact on labor and capital. It targets readers interested in the intersection of political…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Metropolitan Review publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and narrative fiction covering diverse topics from rural farming life to French philosophy and Korean cinema. The publication serves a general audience…

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Dispatches from the author of The Idiot

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 22, 2026

From recent posts: Christian Lorentzen's Diary publishes film analysis, literary criticism, and cultural commentary podcasts covering topics like Michael Mann, Norman Mailer, and Diane Keaton. The publication mixes written essays with…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

Notes from outside the consternation machine

Likely audience: Animal lovers

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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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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Priory publishes essays on 18th-century literature, lexicography, and cultural commentary, including serialized readings of Frances Burney's Evelina and analyses of Samuel Johnson's works. It also features political…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Mockingbird publishes cultural essays, book reviews, and media criticism covering topics like religion, psychology, food philosophy, and television history. The publication targets an adult audience interested in…

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Pens and Poison is the literary project of author Liza Libes. Enter a world of literary analyses, cultural critiques, and other hot takes.

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Art of Flash Fiction publishes critiques, writing prompts, and analyses of short stories for an audience of creative writers and literary enthusiasts. It regularly features workshops, retreats, and deep dives into…

Likely audience: Flash fiction writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

From recent posts: The New Renaissance publishes academic essays and course materials on literary history, specifically focusing on Romantic poetry, Black literature, and the intersection of Tarot symbolism with creative works. The…

Likely audience: Literature students

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

From recent posts: Let's Be Clear publishes literary criticism and cultural analysis featuring reviews of novels like Lionel Shriver's 'Mania' and Stendhal's 'The Red and the Black' alongside essays on political philosophy and Nietzschean…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Notebook publishes literary criticism, film analysis, and music reviews that span genres from American realism to science fiction horror. The publication targets readers interested in deep dives into specific authors…

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

The Republic of Letters is a hub for literary and cultural writing; and a new, genuinely democratic type of digital publication.

Likely audience: literary readers

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