Substacks recommended by Martha’s Monthly

Recommended by Martha’s Monthly

intellectual rigor mortis

By Laurel

thoughts about books, media from a deeply unserious person

as seen on

By Ochuko Akpovbovbo

business, culture, and gen z trends as seen on my group chats

end matters

By jess

beyond the end matter; writing on literature and culture

Extracurricular

By Tembe Denton-Hurst

A books & culture newsletter.

Raising Myles

By Marc Typo

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

Through the birth of his son, Marc is writing about what it means to be a father and a human being. His newsletter is vulnerable, sweet and thought provoking. You do not need to be a parent to enjoy Marc's work. It is for everyone; consistently capturing the forever changing landscape of life and identity.

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Regan’s newsletter

By Regan Mies

book recommendations on a theme & the occasional essay

The Maris Review by Maris Kreizman

We're here to talk about books and do a little shit-talking.

Something Eve Read

By Eve Matheson

Book recommendations, things I’ve read, thoughts I’ve thought, life philosophies, general musings, and JOY.

Eve shares wonderful book recommendations (particularly a lot of 20th century writing) her own writing and poems. Something Eve Read always makes me smile and I adore her monthly charcuterie's.

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CHI CHIT CHAT

By Chioma

a newsletter dedicated to musings on media, personal essays, and ramblings about life.

cherry bomb

By Amani Hope 💌

Observations on love, culture, books, relationships and healing after a motorcycle accident–usually sent to you from the seat of a café

Amani's writing is so tender and funny, exploring topics ranging from chronic pain to friendship, womanhood and identity.

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Subverse Reads

By Natalie

Contemplations on a bookish life through moody book recs & reviews

Every week Natalie flawlessly weaves together thought provoking discussion, book recommendations and pop culture moments. I love it.

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Muhajir

By laleh

A newsletter about what moves me.

The Lit List

By Steph

unsolicited musings on books, reading, and adjacent culture

A reading life

By Petya K. Grady

A newsletter for book people who've lost their way.

Books on GIF

A 'brilliant high-low fusion of an old art form and modern storytelling device.' - Esquire.

Mike's newsletter is always a joy to receive in my inbox because it is full of great recommendations.

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