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Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Author Chuck Palahniuk joined Substack to publish “the stories the gatekeepers keep out,” including writing tips, short stories, and weekly installments of his edgy serialized novel Greener Pastures.

Hundreds of subscribers · $6/month

The Audacity.

Writer and cultural critic Roxane Gay has built a potent community on Substack by hosting essays from emerging writers and running a monthly book club.

By Roxane Gay · Thousands of subscribers · $6/month

Robert Reich

Writer, professor, and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich shares his insider perspective on politics, power, and the news of the day.

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Age of Invention, by Anton Howes

Historian Anton Howes digs deep into the causes of Britain’s Industrial Revolution and the history of innovation, from agricultural productivity and printing presses to scurvy cures and more.

Launched 2 years ago · £10/month

The Big Read 2021: War and Peace

Despite its length, editor Jeremy Anderberg calls Tolstoy’s War and Peace “surprisingly readable” – especially if you follow along with this chapter-by-chapter book club.

By Jeremy Anderberg · Hundreds of subscribers · $5/month

ingredient by Rachel Phipps

Professional recipe developer Rachel Phipps writes about one ingredient per month, sharing food histories, personal stories, and recipes to match.

By Rachel Phipps (ingredient) · Launched 7 months ago · £4/month

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