Substacks recommended by The Commonplace

Recommended by The Commonplace

books, reading, writing, & life... -middle grade and YA reviews, peeks into library & life, and discussions on what keeps us young at heart- from Nicole Bennett, a MG/YA writer & k-6 librarian

The Courage to Live It

By Shawn Smucker

"If you're lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it." John Irving, A Prayer for Owen Meany

Shawn channels his inner Steinbeck to chronicle the time-honored process of crafting a novel.

- The Commonplace

Letters from a Catholic Feminist

By The Catholic Feminist

For Catholic women who want to be inspired, informed, + intentional.

Claire writes like your whip-smart friend: she gets you thinking but never makes you feel dumb.

- The Commonplace

SLANT LETTER

By Stephanie Duncan Smith

A newsletter on writing craft and style—from an editor in publishing who believes in the spiritual practice of the creative process.

If you want to write — or even simply find your voice — Stephanie is a kind companion and cheerleader.

- The Commonplace

Joy Clarkson

By Joy Marie Clarkson ☀️

Things that I, Joy Clarkson, am thinking about.

The Examine

By Seth Haines

The Examine is a reader-supported exploration of curiosity. Here, I explore the world through fiction, non-fiction, and the occasional photograph.

Seth uses his voice to help us look at the world like him, though a sacramental lens.

- The Commonplace

Jokien with Tolkien

By JRR Jokien

Jokien with Tolkien delivers free weekly laughs and lore from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." Upgrade to a paid subscription to join the Extended Edition, a community of Tolkien lovers going even deeper into the wonders of Middle-earth together!

Luke Burgis Newsletter

Pursuing the mysterium tremendum et fascinans and writing at the intersection of philosophy, culture, art, technology, and religious wisdom.

MILLER’S BOOK REVIEW 📚

By Miller’s Book Review 📚

Celebrating All Things Literary

Joel catalogs the books he reads and, in process, adds more to my TBR stack.

- The Commonplace