Fidgeting alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Fidgeting (Literary criticism, World War II history and Romanian literature). The closest matches are Cambridge Ladies' Dining Society, kunzum and Biographers in Conversation. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Fidgeting
Pop culture. Books. Life. Occasional despair.
- Literary criticism
- World War II history
- Romanian literature
- Fascism and antisemitism
- 1Cambridge Ladies' Dining Society8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: The Cambridge Ladies' Dining Society publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and cultural features centered on British literature, Cambridge University history, and the Bloomsbury Group. Its audience consists of…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 2kunzum1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago
If you are looking for the next GREAT READ, join the Kunzum Book Club with a simple SUBSCRIBE. Our curators will send recommendations your every week for you to order in a click.
Likely audience: Book collectors
2 shared topics
- 3
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Biographers in Conversation publishes interviews and essays on literary biography, memoir writing, and narrative ethics. Its content spans author life portraits, the distinction between memoir and fiction, and the…
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
2 shared topics
- 4
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 45 days ago
Broadly speaking this is about being human in the age of intelligent machines.
Likely audience: book enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 5After Dinner Conversation® - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story91K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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
1 shared topic
- 6The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor84K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 7OmaxBooksClub75K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago
OmaxBooks est un pont culturel entre la littérature afro-américaine et 300 millions de lecteurs francophones à travers le monde. Sur ce Substack, nous explorons les coulisses de l’édition internationale, la traduction…
Likely audience: Hip-hop enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 8Scandalous History74K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
Who says history is boring? Discover the scandals, the gossip, the rebels, and the rule breakers...
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9Weekly Blog by Swim Smooth72K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Join our weekly blog for expert tips to enhance your technique, training, and open water skills. Upgrade for the audio version, access to our entire blog archive and receive the Mr. Smooth PRO animation to help you…
Likely audience: Swimming coaches
1 shared topic
- 10Best Books & Audiobooks63K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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
1 shared topic
- 11Tlonletter53K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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
1 shared topic
- 12personal canon39K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago
finding meaning in life through literature, art, design, and culture ✦✧ through weekly posts and enthusiastic conversations
Likely audience: Art critics and historians
1 shared topic
- 13Ron Charles37K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
I write about books, authors, and literary culture. Formerly a book critic at The Washington Post.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 14Big Think Books35K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
A dedicated space for exploring the books and ideas that shape our world.
Likely audience: educators
1 shared topic
- 15Havermelkelite35K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: Havermelkelite publishes culture-focused articles and interviews on topics ranging from Dutch lifestyle trends and beauty standards to technology celebrity culture and sociology. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: tech enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 16The Common Reader34K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
Nerdy literature newsletter. Helping you make the most of your reading.
Likely audience: Literary critics
1 shared topic
- 17Coffuelled 32K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 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
1 shared topic
- 18Global Inequality and More 3.027K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 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
1 shared topic
- 19The Metropolitan Review26K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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
1 shared topic
- 20The Elif Life25K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
Dispatches from the author of The Idiot
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21CHRISTIAN LORENTZEN'S DIARY24K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 22Out of It22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 39 days ago
Notes from outside the consternation machine
Likely audience: Animal lovers
1 shared topic
- 23Prufrock20K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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
1 shared topic
- 24Queria ser grande, mas desisti17K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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
1 shared topic
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