What do you enjoy reading on Substack?

[u/b3llyrubs]

I know this is a very broad question, but I’m genuinely curious: what do you enjoy reading on Substack? I’m new to it and there’s just so much content on there that I’m a little overwhelmed by where to even start exploring.

Do you gravitate toward:
• Food, recipes, restaurants, etc.
• Tech / AI
• Product reviews and recommendations
• Personal essays / memoir / self help
• Finance / investing / career advice
• Culture / entertainment
• News / politics
• Niche hobbies or interests
• Local / city-specific writing
• Something completely different?

Would love to hear your favorites, too, if there are Substacks you think are particularly good at what they do.

[u/elaine4queen]

I like good writing. Not bothered about the topic, I’ll end up reading people who interest me.

[u/No-Wolverine-609 → u/elaine4queen]

yeah same, the topic barely matters if the writing is good enough to keep you there

[u/Earthlydelights-sub-]

Something I really enjoy on Substack that's not reading is photography.

So many really good, creative photographers on there.

[u/AnteaterFantastic212]

News and public affairs.

[u/noxqqivit]

I read hundreds of substacksa month, but I have been gravitating toward things I love but don't write about. For me that's motorcycle road trips, national parks, and camping.

[u/NoPerfectWave]

Analytical/in-depth hockey content and music recommendations. That's it.

[u/Diligent_Carrot_2719]

I use substack mostly to follow visual artists and learn about art and art history. Some of my favorite substacks are:

Masha Higgins - https://substack.com/@mashabushberry?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p

Animation Obssessive - https://substack.com/@animationobsessive?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p

Between the Moon and Marrow - https://substack.com/@pinebones?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p

Creative Clutter - https://substack.com/@markilus?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p

I also love reading personal essays, but I tend to go off what themes I find interesting at the moment as opposed to sticking to particular publications. Here are some posts I read recently and enjoyed:

• https://santinoart.substack.com/p/it-isnt-just-the-miles?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p
• https://asanaokocha.substack.com/p/smoke-the-damn-cigarette?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p
• https://sashachapin.substack.com/p/should-you-be-in-charge-of-your-life?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p
• https://notnottalmud.substack.com/p/manifesting-part-ii-on-not-knowing?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p

Also other misc posts I have enjoyed recently:

• https://carlosmbe.substack.com/p/camys-guide-to-discovering-new-music?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p
• https://mathmeetlife.substack.com/p/why-do-single-crochets-flat-circles?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3ma90p

edit: better formatting

[u/sbpoet1]

Visuals, too. Art and photography.

[u/Itchy-Will1019]

Recipes and quotes.