Best Memoirs Newsletters in 2026

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

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

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Kureishi Chronicles publishes personal essays on physical rehabilitation, disability and accessibility, travel, film and fashion tributes, memory, and pet care. It is written for readers interested in memoir…

Likely audience: writers and authors

SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a…

Likely audience: Aspiring authors

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

Join this community where we will share new songs, old demos, live performances, contemplations, declarations and explanations

Likely audience: Book lovers

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: A personal anecdote recounts a 2011 visit to Nottinghamshire where the author's father reveals a toad living in his gardening shoe, referencing a past fall from a tree that broke his spine.

Likely audience: general readers

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

Who are Nature?

Likely audience: animal lovers

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

True stories about work, family, faith, and the ways our lives rarely go according to plan.

Likely audience: Readers of personal essays and memoirs

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

L'inspiration est plus forte lorsqu'elle est partagée

Likely audience: French newsletter readers

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Alphabet Soup publishes personal essays and short fiction that frequently engage with Israeli history, politics, and the October 7 attacks. The newsletter appeals to readers interested in memoir, literature, and the…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: The Liz Crokin Report publishes a mix of personal essays, investigative journalism, and celebrity gossip covering topics ranging from animal rescue and journalist safety to high-profile crimes and conspiracy theories…

Likely audience: Dog owners

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

Writing, life, and writing life

Likely audience: Book authors

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Permanent Retrograde publishes a mix of first-person essays on environmental policy, media critique, celebrity culture, and literary analysis. The publication targets readers interested in cultural commentary, political…

Likely audience: LGBTQ+ individuals

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: Say Less publishes six-word memoir interviews with authors, journalists, and cultural figures alongside profiles of community members and event promotions. The content spans creative writing, journalism, media theory…

Likely audience: literary enthusiasts

SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Godmothers publishes a mix of personal essays, memoirs, and interviews focused on spirituality, self-help, and personal growth. The publication targets readers interested in topics like grief processing, interior…

Likely audience: spiritual seekers

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 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

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Diaristic essays by Hannah Stella

Likely audience: people interested in religious history

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

Notes from outside the consternation machine

Likely audience: Animal lovers

SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Unraveling, with Brooke Baldwin is a weekly personal essay newsletter that blends memoir, mental health reflections, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from grief and feminism to media access and celebrity…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Camont Journals with Kate Hill publishes serialized memoirs, Gascon recipes, and artist residency updates for readers interested in French culture and culinary traditions. The publication features weekly deep-dive…

Likely audience: Home cooks

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Notes on Being Human publishes a weekly 52-week self-improvement book on Substack alongside personal essays on identity, mental health, and Singapore-based community events such as an in-person audiobook club. It is…

Likely audience: Personal development readers

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Live From California with Lloyd Kahn publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, investigative reporting on local issues like fishing regulations, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from skateboarding to Golden…

Likely audience: San Francisco locals

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: Poetika by Sepin Sinanlıoğlu publishes personal memoirs, philosophical essays, and literary criticism in Turkish and English. The publication covers topics ranging from linguistics and etymology to human relationships…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 51 days ago

From recent posts: This publication covers vaccine efficacy, autism epidemiology, and public health history through data-driven analysis and personal narratives. It targets readers interested in medical policy, scientific skepticism, and…

Likely audience: policy makers

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: The Privilege to Feel publishes personal essays and memoir content exploring poverty, trauma, and resilience. Recent issues feature a cover reveal for author Stephanie Land's third book and personal reflections on…

Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The publication blends political strategy and civic engagement content with personal essays on family planning, parenting, and reading habits. It features reporting on elections and polling, alongside cultural…

Likely audience: book lovers

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Life's Toolbox publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, family anecdotes, and home gardening guides focused on grief, community, and resilience. The publication targets readers seeking intimate reflections on daily…

Likely audience: People grieving recent losses

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

one poetic farmgirl's notes on tender, whole-hearted living.

Likely audience: home cooks

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

I’m new here, but so far I’m LOVING it, and while switching platforms is always a bit scary it felt like the right time to start sharing. Music, the road, the people, and yes… probably trying to justify my tech…

Likely audience: Fans of Steve Clisby's writing

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

Amiral Ventures is a Montreal-based early-stage fund backing bold founders building the next generation of companies. We bring capital, community, and a relentless network to help our portfolio go global and we document…

Likely audience: Family business owners

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

From recent posts: Lee Woodruff's Bookmarks publishes monthly curated lists of fiction and non-fiction book recommendations, synopses, and occasional essays. The publication targets readers seeking summer reading lists and writer retreat…

Likely audience: book lovers

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: Everything Is Material publishes personal memoirs, literary tributes, and cultural reflections on British media and entertainment figures. The publication features essays on journalism history, film and book…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

MR's blog and online presence, in one place.

Likely audience: children's book authors

SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

maria geyman is the founder of masha tea. rizzoli is publishing her first book, With Tea, in fall 2026. a naturopathic doctor in new york city, between too many cups of tea. home of TEA WITH interview series on the tea…

Likely audience: Tea enthusiasts

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Blue Ear Books publishes selected new and reprinted nonfiction books of particular global or topical interest, including personal accounts by American military veterans. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for excerpts…

Likely audience: Humanitarian workers

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 36 days ago

Andy Bachman's Substack about Jews, History, and Civic Responsibility.

Likely audience: Jewish readers

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

the philosophy of a yearner-striver. lots of misadventures + yapping as well

Likely audience: Young adults reflecting on life transitions

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

My personal Substack

Likely audience: Artists and crafters

Substacklast post Jul 15, 2026

How to Grow Out of Weed

Likely audience: Substack writers

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Saving Culture publishes opinion pieces and cultural critiques covering family dynamics, political polarization, and media analysis. The publication targets readers interested in conservative commentary and generational…

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

A destination for fans of all things French, interiors, style and travel by a British interior designer and author living in Paris. Subscribe for design sources, travel tips, wardrobe must-haves, vintage finds and…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The author recounts a personal visit to a college roommate in Kansas during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting the isolation of the era with a reflection on the societal and personal consequences of…

Likely audience: readers interested in personal memoirs

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Nora Loreto's newsletter publishes weekly summaries of Canadian and international news headlines, podcast episodes, and opinion pieces on provincial politics, immigration policy, and far-right extremism. It serves…

Likely audience: Canadian political followers

SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Substack Bookstore publishes author interviews, book reviews, and curated catalogues of indie fiction and non-fiction titles, including historical fiction, romance, memoir, and children's literature. It serves…

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

TV Presenter/Historian (FRHistS). MRes. That makes me sound like an adult. Which is a lie. I guess, come for those credentials, stay for the sarcastic, sweary version of history? 20th Century Military, royals, older…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Mountains are Calling publishes reflective personal essays on hiking, wilderness solitude, and alpine life, targeting readers interested in outdoor memoirs and mental health. The publication mixes solo adventure…

Likely audience: outdoor enthusiasts

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: What are the Chances? publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, parenting advice, and science journalism covering topics like workplace harassment, child nutrition, and quantum physics. The publication serves readers…

Likely audience: women in the workplace

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

From recent posts: Meghan O'Rourke's Substack publishes a mix of personal essays, memoir reflections, and craft discussions focused on literary structure and creative writing. The content targets writers and readers interested in…

Likely audience: Writers and authors

SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Let The Words Fall Out publishes first-person essays on trauma, mental health, and societal issues for readers seeking personal narratives and solidarity. The publication mixes nostalgic memoirs with serious reflections…

Likely audience: Music fans

SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: A Considerable Age publishes personal memoirs, historical reflections, and travel narratives focusing on themes like memory, loss, and community. The content spans diverse topics including pet care, education, World War…

Likely audience: Dog owners