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Recommended by M Sarki

Read a Friend's Heart with Robert McDowell, Poet

Sharing poems & stories seeking 'Internal Difference, Where the Meanings, Are.'

I hadn't realized the importance of being introduced to Robert McDowell. Thank you Substack and Sydney Lea. Robert is mentioned in books I read, the most recent being the new and upcoming biography of Cormac McCarthy. It is good to know who reads you and to appreciate them.

- M Sarki

My Dead Flowers

By My Dead Flowers: By Buku

Writer /photographer in Paris Books: Not Quite A Disaster, Poetry (Fall '25) |Monograph: Photowali Didi | Screenplay: The Shameless | Works in/at NYRB, n+1, ZYZZYVA, 3penny, Art Basel Miami | P/t Faculty ICP

Art, for art's sake. Important discovery of self and her body. Original photography. Fascinating results.

- M Sarki

i hate these people

By daisy cashin

Figuring out the universe through some good old loathing and resentment. These are ill-tempered and ill-remembered love bits from the Shitstorm.

"Pucker up fucknuts. Daddy’s going sappy."

- M Sarki

The Last Leg

By Jimmy

Stuff

Raw and insightful posts.

- M Sarki

Poetic Outlaws

A place for the outlaws of poetry and the written word.

Important work with meaningful quotations and writings.

- M Sarki

Badreads

By Lauren Hough

Essays, bad jokes, rants, and unsolicited advice from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Hough, and a dog named Woody Guthrie.

Lauren is an amazing person. Courageous, honest, and uncompromising. Plus she's a good writer.

- M Sarki

Static & Distance

A tribute to the life and work of Jason Molina Brought to you by Secretly Canadian, ‘Static & Distance’ provides a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the life and work of a generation-defining artist.

Jason Molina was one of the very best singer/songwriters of our time. He was amazing and left us way too early. He was extremely proficient and this site helps foster our growing appreciation for his work.

- M Sarki

Sam Harris

Sam Harris is the author of five NYT bestsellers, host of the Making Sense podcast, and creator of the Waking Up app.

Dividual

By Blake Butler

Thoughts about books I read, the work of writing and publishing, and life

If you are a writer of any kind Blake Butler's "Field Reports" are well worth your time. And there will be more posts to take note of I'm sure.

- M Sarki

The Butcher's Darling.

By Jennie Lightweis-Goff

Awful but cheerful.

It took me a bit of time, read several posts, and I have finally become somewhat of a big fan.

- M Sarki

Auraist. The best writers on Substack.

By Sean

Trusted by 70K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.

Literary stack featuring books, awards, interviews and a host of other interesting comestibles.

- M Sarki

Sydney’s Newsletter

By Sydney Lea

short story re class consciousness

Sydney Lea is one of my favorite writers. He is wise, interesting, and real. Get on board.

- M Sarki

Memoir with a Twist

By Susan-Jane Harrison

I aim to delight, inspire and provoke particular minds. Do you like reading poetic memoir with a spotlight on sex, death and the arts?

Finally, somebody with the crust enough to write courageously. Good work. 🙏

- M Sarki

Forgotten Poets

By Dick Whyte

A living anthology of short poems and pictures from the late-1800s and early-1900s.

The determined, thoughtful, and diligent Forgotten Poets Newsletter is dedicated to out-of-print, obscure, and generally under-appreciated poets and poems.

- M Sarki

Flagging Down the Double E's

By Ray Padgett

Bob Dylan concerts throughout history

Ray writes very interesting historical and informative posts on a regular basis. I look forward to seeing them in my mailbox, and you will too if you love Bob Dylan as much as I do.

- M Sarki

Mangrove Valley

Musings about the Dead and their music. The shows always speak for themselves, but I'll add comments on their contexts, sonic quality, and other points of interest.

Interesting posts about the Grateful Dead and others. Nice and helpful resource.

- M Sarki

Hermit Chronicles

By David M. Poff

Essentially True Tales of a Hermit's Life

David writes a very interesting newsletter. He's been around and knows a bit about things that we all can benefit from. Plus he's thoughtful and kind which matters a whole lot to me.

- M Sarki

bacon is the chocolate of meats

By appleton king

"take me to the place i love...take me all the way"---RHCP

The Florida Panhandle, UP, Northern Michigan, guitars, music, dogs, and women! What's not to love?

- M Sarki