Tova writes personal and cultural essays with a sharp, witty voice, covering celebrity culture, public scandal and her own life as a writer and bisexual Democrat. Readers get pop-culture takes with a confessional edge and a clear authorial point of view.
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Amanda Fortini's personal essay newsletter, written from the field, covering domestic upheaval, the ordinary strangeness of travel and possessions, and small observed moments. Issues are literary memoir pieces rather than news or how-to content.
Jessica DeFino's FLESH WORLD is a critical newsletter that takes a sharp, irreverent look at beauty culture, cosmetic surgery, and the beauty industry's excesses. Readers get link roundups with pointed commentary, reader advice columns, and companion podcast notes on fashion and celebrity appearance.
Selvaggia Lucarelli's Italian newsletter pairs long-form commentary on celebrity culture, influencers and media gossip with podcast episodes and interviews. Readers get her sharp, opinionated takes on the stories behind the headlines, often told from a second angle.
Personal essays on mental health, grief, caregiving and the toll of childhood fame, often prompted by current events or the author's own life. Readers get first-person reflection that mixes memoir with commentary on public figures and shared cultural moments.
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