Substacks recommended by CultureWag

Recommended by CultureWag

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Dispatches from my hospital bed. Writing on writing; sex and drugs and music, TV shows and writers I admire, my memories, among other matters.

5AM StoryTalk

By Cole Haddon

A community of artists and art lovers trying to make sense of the 21st century together - through the lens of film, TV, music, novels, and fine art.

News Not Noise

By Jessica Yellin

Separating the news from the noise. We give you information, not a panic attack.

Jessica Yellin bottom lines the news in the best possible way. She's a smarty who knows her stuff -- join the News Not Noise legions!

- CultureWag

Jen Howard's Newsletter

By Jennifer Howard

America, America

By Steven Beschloss

Essays of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. With passion and urgency.

Grist for the Mill with Anastasia Zadeik

Moments, memories, metaphors, and musings

Paul’s Substack

By Paul Wittenberger

Once upon a time, I discovered I had many voices in my head and I needed a place to put them—then Substack came along. "To suggest is to create, to name is to destroy." —Stéphane Mallarmé

My Favorite Classical Music

By Vitaliy Katsenelson

Thursday highlights about a classical piece or composer along with Saturday classical picks for a beautiful start to your weekend.

Magic + Loss

By Virginia Heffernan

Politics for English majors.

The Radicalist

By David Josef Volodzko

A newsletter about communism, fascism and extremist movements.

The Weekly Dish

By Andrew Sullivan

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle," - George Orwell.

Truth over comfort.

Miss Whistle is on Substack! Please join me as we ask the big questions (and the infinitesimally small ones) and try to figure out this crazy, beautiful, glorious life together. Love, Bumble xo

Sam Harris

Sam Harris is the author of five NYT bestsellers, host of the Making Sense podcast, and creator of the Waking Up app.

Release McCracken

By Elizabeth McCracken

Occasional notes from Elizabeth McCracken

Martha Anne Toll's Newsletter

By Martha's Newsletter

An insider's view to all things books, classical music, Jewish culture, ballet, and social justice.

L'Chaim. We love M.A.T.'s takes on culture.

- CultureWag

Experimental Living

By A.J. Jacobs

One man's humble quest to be a better person.

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

We love Kathleen's publishing insights. More in '24!

- CultureWag

My personal Substack

Understand the Japanese Psyche with a local English speaker's perspective

Check out this sharp and insightful look at a complex and misunderstood culture!

- CultureWag

Handwritten letters

By Jakob Shockey

in search of truth, community and grace.

Everything is Personal

By Laurie Stone

The story is not about what happened, it's about what the narrator makes of what happened.

All Cats Are Female

By Regan

The Book Maven Unbound

By BKP

A weekly newsletter presented by Bethanne Patrick and team that includes editorials about literature/culture/current events, features on adaptations and additions to the canon, plus interviews with creatives.