CJ Palmisano's Roads Taken alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

Likely audience: Bird watchers and ornithologists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

A guide to the creators and stories shaping culture

Likely audience: newsletter readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Leading the fight for British wildlife

Likely audience: Wildlife conservationists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, existential philosophy, and the psychology of productivity for an audience seeking introspection on modern life. The publication consistently blends personal…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

A vibrant community focused on cooking, gardening, reading, and general good living from Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things.

Likely audience: Home gardeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Shooting sports, hunting, firearms industry news from a 20 year veteran of the gun industry

Likely audience: firearms collectors

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 44 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Gardening Mind publishes weekly seasonal content on planting, garden design, and plant care for hobbyists and homeowners. It mixes practical guides and personal garden updates with promotional material for its paid…

Likely audience: Home gardeners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Kirsten Bradley publishes a newsletter blending gardening, astronomy, and food history with personal essays on farming and land use. The content alternates between technical guides on herbs and lunar observations, and…

Likely audience: Home gardeners

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Likely audience: general readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: How To Cure A Ghost publishes reflective essays and workshop announcements focused on trauma, vulnerability, and identity in the digital age. The publication targets writers and survivors seeking community, offering…

Likely audience: Individuals processing grief

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Seedling publishes a mix of personal essays, seasonal gardening guides, fashion recommendations, and live video interviews with figures like Clodagh McKenna and Jo Thompson. It targets flower-loving readers seeking…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: Never Done publishes a rotating mix of homesteading tutorials, personal lifestyle essays, and family craft projects focused on Maine-based seasonal activities. The publication targets readers interested in practical…

Likely audience: Small business owners

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Substacklast post Aug 9, 2026

From recent posts: Creative Canning publishes seasonal recipes, safety guides, and storage methods for home canning vegetables, fruits, and drink concentrates. The publication targets home canners seeking practical techniques to preserve…

Likely audience: home cooks

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Common Farm Flowers by Georgie Newbery is about growing flowers for pleasure & profit, about floristry, & running a lifestyle business. Above all it's about keeping focused on doing work that's valuable to more than…

Likely audience: Flower farmers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Dispatches Against Despair, from the Wild, Weird World of Humanity and its Biosphere.

Likely audience: climate policy analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Side Dish publishes home cooking recipes and personal essays on grief and renovation. The publication mixes practical guides with emotional reflections on parenting and home improvement.

Likely audience: home cooks

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Objects of Desire publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, fashion commentary, and curated lifestyle guides focused on Parisian living, interior design, and wellness. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

From recent posts: The Nonlinear Life publishes long-form essays, biographical profiles, and cultural interviews covering topics such as grief, music history, religious leadership, and life philosophy. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Parents and grandparents

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