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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

We were too young for the Beatles, but we loved Bobby Sherman. We missed Woodstock, but Watergate haunted us. This Substack is about things important to late Baby Boomers, those born after 1956.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

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

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: All Possible Futures publishes a mix of literary essays and curated reading lists, primarily focused on contemporary and genre fiction. Content ranges from monthly book recommendations spanning fantasy, romance, and…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

A literary newsletter for anybody who wants to live an intellectually inspired life.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Milking It publishes monthly literary reviews and interviews with authors like Stacey Yu, focusing on queer fiction, literary fiction, and the intersection of technology and humanity. The publication serves readers…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Zona Motel publishes a rotating mix of literary criticism, book reviews, author interviews, and cultural essays focused on contemporary literature and publishing industry topics. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: CultureWag publishes rotating issues of literary criticism, memoir, and industry analysis covering topics like film adaptations, criminal justice, and 9/11 history. The publication targets readers interested in cultural…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

From recent posts: A Lonely Impulse of Delight publishes literary essays and craft analysis, including reviews of New York fiction and close readings of short stories by writers like Hemingway and Cheever. It also includes recurring…

Likely audience: Book readers and critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 14, 2026

Writing, Reading

Likely audience: Romance novel readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 21, 2026

mostly books these days | film | music | art | and capri suns

Likely audience: book lovers

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GhostWeekly · last post 28 days ago

Official website of No Depression's stories, columns, album reviews, artist voices, and roots music journalism

Likely audience: Music historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Enter the declassified world of author Daniel P. Douglas where extraordinary revelations await the curious and the brave. Receive exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and highly sensitive recon reports about…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

Serious thoughts about books, delivered unseriously

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

Catherine S. Vodrey. Writer (six books), mama to Slim and Sparky, chocolatier, smartass.

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

From recent posts: Changes with Annie Macmanus publishes literary fiction, memoir, and personal essays alongside author interviews and book reviews.

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

A newsletter celebrating the joy of reading and the art of writing. I share book recommendations, reviews, and the latest literary news.

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

a public notebook of eclectic findings

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

Uniting lovers of love stories

Likely audience: Contemporary fiction fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: Buzz Books Official publishes a monthly roundup of upcoming and recent book releases, organized by genre (fiction including romance, thriller, horror, and literary; nonfiction covering psychology, history, and memoir)…

Likely audience: book readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Sundaze Book Café publishes monthly book reviews and lifestyle essays focusing on mindfulness and small luxuries. The publication targets readers seeking curated literary critiques and personal reflections on quality of…

Likely audience: book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: The newsletter is authored by Lucille Guarino and focuses on book promotion and literary fiction. Recent issues feature personal updates on beta reading and library availability, discussions on writing fictional memoirs…

Likely audience: book reviewers

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