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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Women don't vanish after 40. Who knew?! Amplifying and celebrating the voices of women in midlife and beyond by the former editor of Red, Cosmopolitan (and Just 17!)

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 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: Literary critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

From recent posts: Nova Reid's Substack publishes personal memoirs, political commentary on race and reparations, and reflections on activism and authorship. The content spans diverse formats including essays on her daughter's birth…

Likely audience: Activists and social justice advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 36 days ago

The Petal Press is the official book club of Apricus Literary. Featuring curated book recommendations and personal positive experiences, each post serves as an archive and precious moment in girlhood - honest, personal…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From waxing vaginas to waxing poetic: Musings and missives from a recovering ‘everything’ who traded the boardroom for the mixing bowl.

Likely audience: Home bakers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Kelce Brothers newsletter publishes monthly book club announcements featuring live Zoom interviews with authors and literary critics, covering memoirs, biographies, and music analysis. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

What I'm reading

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: The Art of Noticing publishes monthly essays, community engagement prompts, and cultural observations focused on mindfulness, literature, and creative writing. It targets writers, educators, and culture enthusiasts…

Likely audience: community members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The AnteSocial by eM&M publishes seasonal lifestyle content, food recipes, and community book club selections. It targets readers interested in family traditions, autumn activities, and curated reading lists.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

From recent posts: Loose Threads publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, travelogues, and cultural observations covering fashion, lifestyle, and community events. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Sign up to the Booker Prizes newsletter, where you can discover our long reads, book recommendations, exclusive interviews and much more, from the world's greatest writers of fiction.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

A gay-owned, authentically queer editorial publication celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, entertainment, and creative work.

Likely audience: queer individuals

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

The right book can change your life. Join Reese Witherspoon and 500,000+ readers to go beyond the page — with monthly picks, author conversations, and deeper discussions you won’t find anywhere else.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Audacity publishes a rotating mix of literary reviews, personal essays, and cultural roundups for an audience interested in contemporary fiction, mental health, and identity. Content ranges from novel analyses and…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Everything Happens with Kate Bowler publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and curated recommendations focused on faith, technology, and human connection. The content targets readers…

Likely audience: sociologists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Katie Couric's publication mixes personal lifestyle recommendations on fashion, home decor, and beauty with in-depth interviews on politics, memoirs, and public figures. It serves as a hybrid platform for consumer…

Likely audience: Home cooks

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, identity, and personal growth, featuring original articles alongside subscriber stories and expert interviews. The publication targets readers navigating existential…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Meredith publishes a mix of personal essays and reflective articles on mental health, neurodiversity, and social psychology for an audience interested in self-discovery and cultural critique. Content frequently…

Likely audience: self-help readers

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Substacklast post May 18, 2026

From recent posts: Charli's Substack publishes first-person essays on music production, celebrity lifestyle, and cultural critique. The content focuses on the intersection of high and low culture, creative burnout, and the realities of…

Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

A Substack that explores how we can develop our "moral muscle" to stand up for democracy -- and each other -- in this critical moment. Plus insight and analysis at the intersection of law, national security, and the…

Likely audience: Ethics researchers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Bonner Private Research publishes a mix of personal memoirs on historical events and analytical essays on fiscal policy and political polarization. The newsletter targets readers interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: history enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Good Thing Going publishes a mix of entertainment reviews, personal essays on motherhood and aging, interviews with female entrepreneurs, and curated lifestyle guides on vintage fashion and jewelry. The publication…

Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 29 days ago

A publication that examines how identity, relationships, culture, and the nuances of life intersect.

Likely audience: horror movie enthusiasts

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