Substacks recommended by Erin Carlson

Recommended by Erin Carlson

The Ankler.

By Richard Rushfield

The business of entertainment

Ministry of Pop Culture

Three award-winning authors go obsessively deep on movies, TV, and culture. Saved a seat on the couch for you.

Hung Up

By hunter harris

Movies, tv, the celebrity industrial complex, and personal pop culture obsessions. Delivered twice a week to your inbox, written by Hunter Harris.

Nora and New York

By Shawnee Mead

A newsletter exploring Nora Ephron's lifelong love affair with New York City, from the host of The Podcast Around the Corner: The Nora Ephron Podcast

À La Carte

By Ali LaBelle

À La Carte is a newsletter by creative director Ali LaBelle that explores creativity, curiosity, and inspiration.

Culture Trip

By Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

Better living through pop culture. A newsletter from NYT bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong.

Story Has It

The human stories behind movies, music, art and books. With Yara and Gillian

Grumpy + Sunshine

By Alyssa Jarrett

Romance rants & raves from author Alyssa Jarrett

“Oh, Shut Up!” with Mark O’Donovan

Pseudo-academic gossip.

Back Row

By Amy Odell

The twice-weekly fashion and culture newsletter. Insider knowledge. Outsider honesty. Humor included.

Creative, Inspired, ALIVE

By Evelyn Skye & Joanna Phoenix

Welcome to the creative collaboration of NYT bestselling novelist Evelyn Skye & creativity coach and writer Joanna Phoenix, who share heartfelt insights on storytelling, ambition, and growth. JOIN US—for kindness, curiosity, and community.

I recently moderated a panel with Evelyn for her recent novel The Hundred Loves of Juliet and was blown away by her amazing advice and insights on writing and navigating the publishing world. She's sharp, funny and positive — and knows what she's talking about! Also: Her books are excellent!

- Erin Carlson

Important Nothings

By Lauren Kung Jessen

A behind-the-scenes look at the writing life + book and food recs from rom-com writer Lauren Kung Jessen

While I Was Steeping

By Natalia Buia

Thoughtful takes on pop culture tea with a splash of sass.

You Need to Watch This!

By You Need to Watch This by Beth Lisogorsky

I find the good stuff for you. So you don't have to.

Nekesa’s Substack

By Nekesa Mumbi Moody

My personal Substack

Book Enthusiast

By Becca Freeman

So many book recs, a behind-the-scenes peek at my novel in progress, and anything else floating around in my brain. By Becca Freeman, Co-Host of Bad on Paper Podcast and author of THE CHRISTMAS ORPHANS CLUB.

Threads of Individuality

By Bronwyn Newport

Fashion knowledge, personal storytelling, behind the scenes access and a unique, witty and curious approach to building a wardrobe and life you love.

Free Happiness

By Kirthana Ramisetti

A quick serotonin boost for when you need it.

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through motherhood, the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

The Will Leitch Newsletter

By Will Leitch

Will Leitch's weekly free newsletter with an original essay, and links to everything he writes.

Friendship Explained with Anna Goldfarb

Friendship Expert Anna Goldfarb, author of MODERN FRIENDSHIP, clarifies the confusion in your relationships and gives you the tools to thrive.

Badass Women's Book Club

By Gina Warner

Your monthly hit of all the best books, shows, podcasts, and more—all for badass women, by badass women.

Hope in the Dark

By Saul Austerlitz

What are we watching now? A newsletter on culture, comedy, and more from the author of KIND OF A BIG DEAL and GENERATION FRIENDS.

You've Got Mail

Recommended by Erin Carlson