Lit Girl is a literary newsletter that pairs themed reading modules with author interviews and commentary, such as an interview with comedian Taylor Tomlinson about her essay collection and a reframing of the Western genre around Indigenous, Black and women's history. Readers get reading recommendations with a witty, personal voice and context on why certain books matter.
Website: https://litgirl.substack.com
Elfriede Jelinek's newsletter publishes personal essays in German that connect current politics, such as the Hamas attack and rising far-right movements, with historical memory and Walter Benjamin. Issues also reflect on theatre, comedy and language, with some pieces offering English translations.
Hanif Kureishi writes from his hospital bed and recovery, mixing memoir of 1970s suburban youth with reflections on writing, music, and the people caring for him. The issues offer personal essays with vivid anecdotes and a reflective, literary voice.
The Believer is a quarterly literary and arts magazine whose newsletter features long-form interviews, process pieces on films and books, and guest columns. The excerpts here cover a speechwriting column on rhetorical frameworks and an interview with a filmmaker about his satirical film on a fascist-era poet.
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