Substacks recommended by Friday Night Readers

Recommended by Friday Night Readers

smart reads + musings from a multi-hyphenate

Curated reading lists and guides to help you figure out what to put on hold. Let's find your next favorite book together.

Elle celebrates something all avid readers love and appreciate--libraries! And she does so with so much passion, enthusiasm, and kindness.

- Friday Night Readers

Reading Middle Grade

By Afoma

Get weekly tailored book recommendations for tweens ages 8-14, from Afoma Umesi, the founder of Reading Middle Grade.

Afoma has distinguished herself as the reigning queen of middle grade books. Her content is thoughtful, detailed, and most of all, FUN for kids.

- Friday Night Readers

Overbooked Mama

By Kuleigh Baker

A busy mom's guide to raising readers while tackling your own TBR list.

I look forward to Kuleigh's book R.E.P.O.R.T. every week. It's a simple pleasure that sparks joy!

- Friday Night Readers

book talk with lauren

the ultimate bookstack

What Lauren brings to Substack is both detailed book recommendations AND authentic engagement, community, and connection in the niche, which is something we can all use more of!

- Friday Night Readers

Live Your Story

By Kristy Woodson Harvey

New York Times Bestselling author of a dozen novels and cofounder and cohost of Friends & Fiction.

Kristy's books are like Gilmore Girls, but make it Southern. And her content oozes that *sparks joy* feeling.

- Friday Night Readers

Alli Hoff Kosik

After years of building communities around freelancing, podcasting, and books, I'm finally bringing it all together into one forum, where I'll share longer-form writing with my big thoughts, recommendations, pop culture takes, and more!

Alli's been a favorite creator for many years, since the days when her SSR Podcast made us think differently about the books from our childhood. Her work brings so much detail, thoughtfulness, and nuance!

- Friday Night Readers

Books May Save Us

Let's explore how books may save us from loneliness, distraction, and confusion by bringing us back to our creator, our neighbor, and ourselves.

An English teacher advocating for reading is always trending, if you ask me.

- Friday Night Readers

The Seasonalist 🍎🎃🍁🦃🎄❄️💘☘️🐰🌼🌷🍓🎆🍉

By Nina P.

A cozy lifestyle newsletter for seasonal living lovers, focusing on the art of joyful anticipation.

As a Gilmore Girls superfan, I love celebrating the seasons, and no one does this better than Nina!

- Friday Night Readers

In Joy with Brittany Viklund

A joyful place on the internet for all things cozy, intentional, delicious, and delightful from a book and food-loving mom of four.

Brittany's content always makes my jaw drop. It's the epitome of cozy and comforting lifestyle inspiration packaged with the quality of a magazine.

- Friday Night Readers

The Reading Receipt — by Laura of What to Read Next

By Laura

A weekly reading log, one honest reflection, and the book I'd tell you to read right now. Romance, thrillers & escape reads — from a reader with a full life and a Libby problem.

Laura gives readers exactly what they crave: a handful of top book recommendations in a given trope. Your TBR list will thank you!

- Friday Night Readers

Rmrk*st | Remarkist Mag

By Remarkist Editors

A Field Guide to Story Culture

Remarkist is a fandom "playground" co-founded by John Cabrera (Brian on Gilmore Girls), so of course they have lots of Gilmore Girls content and unique fan experiences. I've interacted with their team over many years!

- Friday Night Readers