Folded Papers alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Folded Papers (Literary criticism, Substack newsletters and Partisan Review). The closest matches are The Modern Nonna, After Dinner Conversation® - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story and Best Books & Audiobooks. 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 Folded Papers
A personal substack with musings on philosophy and politics.
- Literary criticism
- Substack newsletters
- Partisan Review
- Post-colonial studies
- 1The Modern Nonna108K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
Pull up a chair for recipes, lifestyle & more — with every new Modern Nonna recipe delivered ad-free to paid members.
Likely audience: Home cooks
1 shared topic
- 2After Dinner Conversation® - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story91K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 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
- 3Best 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
- 4Studying History59K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
"This is the display of inquiry, so that the deeds of men may not be forgotten by time."
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 5Tlonletter53K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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
- 6personal 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
- 7Ron Charles37K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 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
- 8Big Think Books35K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
A dedicated space for exploring the books and ideas that shape our world.
Likely audience: educators
1 shared topic
- 9The Common Reader34K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
Nerdy literature newsletter. Helping you make the most of your reading.
Likely audience: Literary critics
1 shared topic
- 10Coffuelled 32K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 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
- 11fortherecordink29K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago
essays, creative rituals & journaling frameworks to help you document your life and return to what feels true (+ bts of building a biz).
Likely audience: creatives
1 shared topic
- 12Global 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
- 13The Metropolitan Review26K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
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
- 14The Elif Life25K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Dispatches from the author of The Idiot
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 15CHRISTIAN 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
- 16Out of It22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago
Notes from outside the consternation machine
Likely audience: Animal lovers
1 shared topic
- 17Prufrock20K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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
- 18Queria 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
- 19The Priory15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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
1 shared topic
- 20Mockingbird | On Substack13K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
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
1 shared topic
- 21Pens and Poison13K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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
1 shared topic
- 22The Art of Flash Fiction 12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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
1 shared topic
- 23Aging Well Newsletter12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
From recent posts: The Aging Well Newsletter publishes personal essays by Dr. Janice Walton, an 87-year-old psychologist, on aging, self-compassion, mental health, and quality of life. It is written for older adults and caregivers seeking…
Likely audience: older adults
1 shared topic
- 24MEDUSA newsletter11K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Cambiamenti climatici e culturali, nuove scoperte e vecchie idee, letteratura e pianeta. Ogni due mercoledì. A cura di Matteo De Giuli e Nicolò Porcelluzzi, in collaborazione con Not.
Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
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