The Thing About Austen alternatives: newsletters like it
10 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Thing About Austen (Gothic literature, Ann Radcliffe and Jane Austen's Emma). The closest matches are A Whimsical World, Onwards and Sideways! By Sophia Money-Coutts and midnight saint. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Thing About Austen
The Thing About Austen is a podcast analyzing Jane Austen's novels and Regency-era cultural contexts through literary discussions. It features episodes examining specific characters, historical practices like…
- Gothic literature
- Ann Radcliffe
- Jane Austen's Emma
- Literary scholarship
- 1A Whimsical World10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
The creative journal of Lauren Sands, founder of LES Collection* A reflection on the whimsical moments that stir inspiration * Art, design, literature and fashion
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 2Onwards and Sideways! By Sophia Money-Coutts8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Onwards and Sideways! publishes a mix of personal essays, travel reviews, and pop culture interviews featuring authors like Sophia Money-Coutts and Cleo. The content covers diverse topics including museum exhibitions…
Likely audience: podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 3midnight saint4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago
exploring the otherworldly through folklore, fairy-tales, gothic horror, writing practices and personal rites.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 4I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
From recent posts: I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno publishes a weekly mix of personal essays, comedy event announcements, and creator economy updates for an audience of internet personalities and fans of digital media. The…
Likely audience: Comedy fans
1 shared topic
- 5
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago
For pirates — a vetted crew of high-agency men who build their way out, instead of complying or complaining.
Likely audience: book lovers
1 shared topic
- 6
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Writing and podcasting about Movies, Anime, TV & more!
Likely audience: podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 7
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Meet the Mess is a pop culture podcast newsletter hosted by Jen, Karyn, and Gina that covers entertainment headlines, media consumption habits, and recurring personal-interest segments like advent calendars and recipe…
Likely audience: podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 8
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
The personal side of a life in publishing, including book talk, craft tips, and advice on submissions, along with more casual observations about the wider publishing world.
Likely audience: book lovers
1 shared topic
- 9
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago
Seasonal music mixes, thoughts about popular culture, musings about mending, chats about cooking, alliteration for days.
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 10
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026
From recent posts: Victor Correal publishes weekly updates on AI workflow automation, solo entrepreneurship, and mobile app development within the Apple ecosystem. The content mixes personal essays on remote work burnout with technical…
Likely audience: independent founders
1 shared topic
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