Substacks recommended by Natalie Serber

Recommended by Natalie Serber

I'm a private chef and caterer who has cooked in people's homes for over 30 years - in Los Angeles, New York, and now Portland. I love to share stories about my experiences cheffing around. There are recipes too! Please share with your friends, thank you!

Smart, savvy, a great storyteller and chef!

- Natalie Serber

What Comes Next?

By Abigail Thomas

Something odd will cross my mind, or a memory will catch me off guard, or my monkey mind will swing from the ceiling fan, or a tiny ant will crawl up the bookcase next to my chair. Then I get curious and curiosity is the first step in an unknown direction

Le Bureau of French Recipes

By Laura Washburn Hutton

A food writer in SW France. Investigating French home cooking, with recipes.

It's Not Too Late

By Jennifer Louden

Thoughts on desire, power, rage & women ruling the world

Yeah, no. Not Happening

By Karen Karbo

The newsletter for people who long to say no

A witty delight that will make you yearn for France

- Natalie Serber

Art Date

By Thibault²

A weekly newsletter about art, belonging, queerdom, and living in Los Angeles. Here's to finding inspiration wherever it may come.

An Unfinished Story

By Sarah McCraw Crow

Book recommendations, women artists, and interviews with midlife and late-blooming authors. Because at midlife, our story is still unfinished.

Truth & Dare: Writing and Artistic Gesture in the World

By Laura Moulton

Truth & Dare offers one truth (a writing prompt) and one dare (an artistic action) each month, as well as observations about how to stay steady in unsteady times

ChickLits

For women who love to read. Book picks from Napa Valley's coolest indie bookstore paired with characteristically good finds.

A sassy newsletter from the perfect independent bookstore in St. Helena, California.

- Natalie Serber

SubMakk

By Rebecca Makkai

Rebecca Makkai's Substack: mostly writing and books! but also Zillow, true crime, etymology, food, general inanity

The Long Middle

By Lisa Renee

Letters about life in the middle.

The Dworkin Report

By Scott Dworkin

Insight into national politics and elections from a seasoned and fearless independent journalist, delivered to your inbox daily so you can stay inspired and informed—while you push back on Trump and corporate media.

Chop Wood, Carry Water

By Jessica Craven

This weekday newsletter gives you easy, effective political actions to take to stave off despair, effect positive change and elect more true public servants.

Austin Kleon

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

DrawTogether with WendyMac

By Wendy MacNaughton

Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing assignments.

Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar

This is the home of two newsletters. Paid subscribers get Cheryl's Dear Sugar Letter monthly, plus her free newsletter several times a year, which includes her "Tells Us" author series. Free subscribers get everything but the monthly Dear Sugar Letter.

I learn something every time I read a Dear Sugar post. Compassionate, curious, and oh-so-smart. If you are a human in the world, this is a valuable read.

- Natalie Serber

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin

By Emily Nunn

Step into our salad laboratory. We got your leafy greens, your grains, your veg, and protein. Plus: salady guests, salady books & recipes, recipes, recipes 🥗

read.write.eat.

Recommended by Natalie Serber