Life With Riley alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Life With Riley (historical figures, local events and literature). The closest matches are La lettura ti fa Giovane Holden, Pretty Thunder Poetry and Musings of a Mad Woman. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 8, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Life With Riley
I write about life in Southern California with a 15 pound Flame Point Siamese guard cat and a ukulele strumming husband.
Full profile- 1
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Giovane Holden Edizioni Newsletter
Likely audience: Book lovers
3 shared topics
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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
Incantations, lies, memory and myth - poetic talismans, and the secret language of plants.
Likely audience: Book buyers
3 shared topics
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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago
A place to pile up bits of detritus from my crazy, dyspraxic, older, Northern, socialist, working class mind. This might include: writing, poetry, crochet, dog pictures, mixed media stuff, embroidery, photography…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
3 shared topics
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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Little Engines publishes short stories, poetry, and book promotions centered on themes like power, trauma, and music culture. The publication targets readers interested in literary fiction and experimental writing…
Likely audience: Book buyers
3 shared topics
- 5The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad200K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad publishes poetry, essays, and community-focused journaling content for readers interested in mental health, spiritual wellness, and creative writing.
Likely audience: Poets and writers
2 shared topics
- 6Dead Poets Daily146K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
No commentary, no ads, just poetry from the greats.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 7Poetry Unbound133K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Open your world with poetry
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 8The Writer's Almanac with Garrison Keillor84K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 9From the Hardt63K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
Book news, sales, and fun from #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author Helen Hardt!
Likely audience: book readers
2 shared topics
- 10Subtle Maneuvers40K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
On wriggling through a creative life—with lessons and insights from novelists, painters, poets, filmmakers, and musicians delivered to your inbox every other Tuesday. From the author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 11ONLY POEMS DAILY24K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: ONLY POEMS DAILY publishes modern poems, translations, and satirical literary pieces in a format that mixes single-essay articles with curated verse. The publication targets readers interested in contemporary poetry…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 12Hope and Joy with David Larbi23K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Hope and Joy with David Larbi publishes weekly personal essays, poetry, and live performance updates focusing on themes of grief, resilience, and seasonal change. The publication targets readers interested in mental…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 13Inkwell18K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Inkwell publishes essays, poetry, and literary news covering themes of identity, faith, and the writing life for an audience of writers and readers. The publication mixes personal narratives, film reviews, and community…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 14Short Story15K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago
Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 15Daak12K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 11, 2026
Historic South Asian Literature and Art
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 16Harper’s Magazine9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Harper's Magazine publishes a weekly mix of international news dispatches, literary features, and in-depth interviews with cultural figures. The publication targets readers interested in global politics, literature, and…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 17Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings9K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: Mystic Musings & Passionate Ponderings publishes a mix of whimsical literary essays, mindfulness prompts, and spiritual reflections on topics like shamanism and book history. The publication also features content…
Likely audience: Substack subscribers
2 shared topics
- 18INQUIETUDES por Liliane Prata8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
Opa! Meu nome é Liliane Prata e sou autora de "O mundo que habita em nós" e "Ela queria amar, mas estava armada", entre outros livros. Aqui na minha Newsletter, posto textos inéditos, de crônicas e mini contos a…
Likely audience: Book lovers
2 shared topics
- 19Wayfarer Magazine7K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Since 2011, Wayfarer Magazine has been offering literature, interviews, and art with the intention to inspire our readers and highlight the power for agency and change-making that each individual holds.
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 20sonnet eighteen5K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago
From recent posts: Sonnet Eighteen publishes curated lists of literature, poetry, and visual art alongside personal essays on color theory and 18th-century portraiture. The publication targets readers interested in art history and…
Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 21LANDLINE by Jay Babcock4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
From recent posts: LANDLINE by Jay Babcock publishes archival music journalism, literary interviews, and cultural history pieces alongside occasional poetry and audiobook recommendations. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 22Shaved Meats, Piled High4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Shaved Meats, Piled High is a personal blog featuring essays on music analysis, travel planning, and literary criticism alongside memoirs and writing process reflections. The publication mixes formats including lists…
Likely audience: Music enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 23Meghan O'Rourke's Substack4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago
From recent posts: Meghan O'Rourke's Substack publishes a mix of personal essays, memoir reflections, and craft discussions focused on literary structure and creative writing. The content targets writers and readers interested in…
Likely audience: Writers and authors
2 shared topics
- 24SWWIM Every Day3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: SWWIM Every Day publishes personal essays, poetry, and literary interviews alongside announcements for its Reading Series and submission guidelines. The publication targets writers and readers interested in contemporary…
Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts
2 shared topics
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