The Library of Babel alternatives: newsletters like it

13 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Library of Babel (fantasy fiction, Tarot-inspired storytelling and novel translation from Hebrew to English). The closest matches are Miaverse, brothmailer and Monsters & Mystics. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    Miaverse25K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Miaverse publishes short-form fantasy fiction, author interviews, and book promotion narratives centered on Mia Sands' magical realism series. The publication targets readers interested in creative writing struggles…

    Likely audience: Romance novel readers

    1 shared topic

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    brothmailer6K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    news of a soup dood

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Monsters & Mystics2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Monsters & Mystics publishes fantasy fiction, pirate mythology, and romance stories featuring characters like Cindy and Ronan. The publication mixes narrative excerpts with author notes and leads to paid adult content…

    Likely audience: Fantasy novel readers

    1 shared topic

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    allison saft2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Allison Saft publishes fantasy fiction centered on chess and fae mythology, most notably the novel Immortal Game, which follows Shea Fury’s rescue mission in a dangerous Otherworld tournament. The author actively tours…

    Likely audience: romance fans

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    My personal journey of learning, creating and writing. It's all about AfterLater.

    Likely audience: fantasy readers

    1 shared topic

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    Zest—

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    MasterChef Champion 2024 Food writer and content creator with a big focus on creating bold and vibrant flavours using everyday, accessible ingredients

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

    archiving, writing, collecting

    Likely audience: Book lovers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Speculative digressions on the human condition.

    Likely audience: Fantasy fiction readers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: This author-run newsletter mixes personal health updates, fiction excerpts from the Children of Ankh universe, and book recommendations with promotions for Canadian authors and reader-supported subscriptions. It serves…

    Likely audience: paid subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago

    I am publishing my books in illustrated installments.

    Likely audience: Fantasy novel readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    I write comics and epic urban fantasy books, talk about the behind-the-scenes process of publishing, and occasionally sing (one of these is not true). Books 1 and 2 of my NYC Questing Guild book series are free to read…

    Likely audience: Comic book collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Aug 10, 2026

    Real stories about couples who took a risk. Written and read by Tembe Denton-Hurst, Nicola Dinan, Curtis Garner, Raven Smith, and Rufi Thorpe. Listen to the free audiobook on Spotify and Substack.

    Likely audience: Fantasy fiction readers

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jun 22, 2026

    Likely audience: Fantasy novel readers

    1 shared topic

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