haunting the staircase alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as haunting the staircase (personal essay, literary fiction and religious billboards). The closest matches are Il mondo del Commissario e la Dottoressa, Mexabismo and Lina Maria Lundstedt. 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 haunting the staircase

writing from beneath the floorboards

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  1. 1

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 41 days ago

    Indagini, segreti e relazioni pericolose. Iscriviti per entrare nel mondo dei miei libri, tra casi da risolvere e storie da vivere — e ricevi il racconto gratuito "Il terzo incomodo".

    Likely audience: Italian readers interested in fiction

    2 shared topics

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    Mexabismo7K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 9, 2026

    ​Catálogo abierto de lo que pasa por mi cabeza (y por las calles de mi país)

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    Likely audience: readers of literary horror

    2 shared topics

  4. 4

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Book recommendations for anyone in need of a break. Served with good coffee, pastries, and ponderings on life's small pleasures from Copenhagen.

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    Searching for lines that catch the light in the dark

    Likely audience: creative writing enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    Musings from an overactive mind. Gallows humor and overthinking since...actually, I can't remember when I wasn't this way.

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: stefdag publishes literary fiction and personal essays, including vignettes about women’s health and friendship and memoir pieces on travel and seasonal change. It is for readers of first-person narrative writing.

    Likely audience: readers of literary fiction

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The newsletter mixes pop culture and political news aggregation with personal essays, book club picks, journaling prompts, and party-planning ideas. It targets readers interested in a blend of current events, literary…

    Likely audience: book club members

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    A place to explore the way the short story works.

    Likely audience: literary fiction readers

    1 shared topic

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    Read Your Color222K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Get custom book recommendations that are based on YOUR tastes. Take the assessment at ReadYourColor.com.

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    R.F. Kuang71K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026

    on what i'm writing, what i'm reading, and where to find me

    Likely audience: Authors and writers

    1 shared topic

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    The Reading List63K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    A new list of book recommendations or reading how to/guide every Sunday

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    BookBrowse60K+ subscribers

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

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

    Likely audience: Book club members

    1 shared topic

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    Catherine Shannon60K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    A woman with ideas

    Likely audience: Readers interested in personal essays

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 3 days ago

    Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    sonjarasula42K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

    Big style and small brand recs, entrepreneurial highs/lows, cultural observations & good vibes from Sonja Rasula, the founder of Unique Markets.

    Likely audience: Small business owners

    1 shared topic

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    bookfoxwriter41K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    I'm an editor who helps novelists through courses and coaching.

    Likely audience: Aspiring authors

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: The Happenings of Jeanne St. James publishes Italian-language book promotions for her motorcycle gang and mafia romance series, including sales links and plot summaries for titles like Dodge and Blood Fury MC. The…

    Likely audience: Romance novel readers

    1 shared topic

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    a twenties pov35K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    reflections and personal guides from the pov of someone in her twenties

    Likely audience: personal essay readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    be life-long learner and creator in web3

    Likely audience: Chinese newsletter readers

    1 shared topic

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    Showcase32K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Showcase is a digital literary magazine published by C&R Press that features short fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction exploring themes of grief, trauma, and resilience. The publication operates as a…

    Likely audience: Literary writers and poets

    1 shared topic

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    emmareadstoomuch25K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Emmareadstoomuch publishes weekly lists of book reviews, reading habits, and niche literary recommendations for avid readers seeking curated fiction. The publication mixes personal essays on reading strategies with…

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 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

    1 shared topic

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    Writers' Hour Magazine24K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Writers' Hour Magazine publishes weekly writing prompts, contest announcements, and workshop schedules for writers seeking creative exercises and community events. The publication focuses on observation writing and…

    Likely audience: Aspiring writers

    1 shared topic

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