Tom Cox, an English author, writes personal essays, memoir and humorous notes on walking, cats, books and the British countryside. Issues mix anecdotal storytelling with updates on his books and his late father's cat paintings.

A long-running Substack of personal essays and political commentary by journalist Matt Labash, mixing satirical takes on Trump and technology with reflections on daily life and travel. Readers get a witty, first-person voice in the vein of literary humor writing.

Humorist Dave Barry's weekly Substack of comic essays on everyday American life, such as election mailers, Halloween costumes and dogs. Readers get absurdist, self-deprecating jokes and running gags in his signature style.

A weekly independent lifestyle newsletter that mixes recipes and food writing with humor, music, books, cocktails and pets. Readers get a personal, story-driven voice and a Friday roundup of recommendations.