Best Literary References Newsletters in 2026
NewsletterFIT tracks 4 newsletters that cover Literary references as a primary topic, 3 of them with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are all the cool girls read (186K), On Words and Up Words (2K) and Alexander Orlov (1K).
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology
- 1all the cool girls read186K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago
Hi Girl, my name is Julie and I yap a lot about Literature and media
Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts
- 2On Words and Up Words2K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 6, 2026
From recent posts: On Words and Up Words publishes linguistic etymology articles exploring word origins, historical slang, animal names, and comparative forms, targeting readers interested in language history and quirky linguistic facts.
Likely audience: etymology hobbyists
- 3Alexander Orlov1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026
From recent posts: The publication features personal essays and narrative writing that blend mythology, ritual, and creative experimentation. Content spans alchemical homunculus creation, Greek myth analysis, and fiction involving…
Likely audience: creative writers
- 4
Substacklast post Apr 14, 2025
snippets of my ever-in-progress memoir series. also: personal essays, images, and notes on the process(es) of divestment, healing, emotional expression, creativity, and divining for oneself what is true.
Likely audience: Artists and creatives
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