Milo and the Calf alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Milo and the Calf (biography, literary criticism and historical nonfiction). 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 Milo and the Calf

Broadly speaking this is about being human in the age of intelligent machines.

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    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

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    kunzum1K 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

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    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

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Pop culture. Books. Life. Occasional despair.

    Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    How to think more and better about your life and the world in which you live

    Likely audience: philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    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

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    chicgirlmoment 85K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    about literature and cinematography, the love of smelling perfumes, the thoughts that appear in my head after waking up in the middle of the night and everything else that will start to excite me tomorrow.

    Likely audience: students

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Above The Fold82K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Above The Fold publishes weekly articles on prediction markets, AI development, and political forecasting for an audience interested in data-driven analysis and emerging technologies. The newsletter covers specific…

    Likely audience: political analysts

    1 shared topic

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    OmaxBooksClub75K 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

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    Scandalous History74K subscribers

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    Who says history is boring? Discover the scandals, the gossip, the rebels, and the rule breakers...

    Likely audience: History enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    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

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    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

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    Tlonletter53K 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

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    personal 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

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    Ron 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

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    Big 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

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    Havermelkelite35K 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

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    The 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

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    Coffuelled 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

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    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

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    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

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    The Elif Life25K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Dispatches from the author of The Idiot

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Sjamadriaan25K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Sjamadriaan publishes a weekly newsletter blending cultural critique, satirical journalism, and science reporting on topics like modern spirituality, alternative medicine, and health studies. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Philosophers

    1 shared topic

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