Personal Canon Formation

literature, theatre, music, art, and probably a cat knocking over my coffee mug

Musings on medieval literature through primary and secondary texts and music assigned in my medieval literature grad class. Thanks for stopping by!

Medieval Literature, Mythology, Music and More!

Hopefully we'll actually be able to read some things before our glasses break... (A Newsletter by Dori Lumpkin)

My personal Substack

A look into the language of medieval literature.

my silly little thoughts on the silly little poems, books, and other readings I get my hands on (as long as I can find my glasses...)

This is Stuart's series examining medieval texts as assigned by Dr. John Halbrooks at the University of South Alabama.

Unique perspectives on life and literature through thought-provoking essays, captivating interviews, and influential books as we explore the challenges of life's transformative journey.

A commonplace book, but make it Substack

Writer in London working at a tiny indie London bookshop + latest news from my book - Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come: One Introvert's Year of Saying Yes

A Fellowship for overthinkers and deep-feelers who want consider things from unique perspectives

Discover the books that shaped your favourite writers.

Amy Suto (AmySuto.com) is a published author and digital nomad. Subscribe to learn how to live a full life as a writer and full-time traveler, with tips around topics like writing, travel, productivity, and book recommendations.

A place to cultivate calm, connection, and healing through classical music's most melancholy moments.

Essays on literature, culture, society, and all things human. Poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and memoir. A writer's renascent light against the darkness. "Sing of human unsuccess / In a rapture of distress."

The Neighborly Florida is a photojournalism and storytelling newsletter with an emphasis on human interest, arts and culture, nature, community interviews, and historical relevance. The Newsletter is FREE!

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Short Stories, A Memoir In 65 Postcards, The Recovery Diaries, In Judgement Of Others, This Writing Life, Soundscape Stories

I write about politics, gender, history, popular culture, and mass media—what moves me, what delights me, what irritates me, and what worries me—from movies and cable tv to mainstream news publications and broadcasts to commercials and ads.

An open conversation about the life of the mind.

Stuff and nonsense about the intellectual and otherwise nerdings-out I do on a thrice-weekly basis. Cultural commentary, literary analysis, theatrical and academic rantings. Cool? Cool.

Decades of my diaries, one day at a time. When I look back through the lens of a single day, I see patterns I never noticed. Growth. Repetition. Echoes. Time becomes a spiral instead of a line.

Wandering around an infinitely complex, ever changing world.

If we’re not marvelling at the beauty of this world, then we’re not paying attention.

A weekly boost of confidence in humanity inspired by authors, books, and literary history, with sometimes a golden interlude about anything at all.

The arts, books, movies, all things literary--and a course: Write it! How to get started, The Writing Life and (Re)Making Love: a memoir in serial chapters

Thinking in paragraphs and paper, reflecting on knowledge and ideas both old and new with a particular interest in psychology and sociology; also featuring replies from interesting people about their creative passions. Canadian, Atlantic.

how to layer stories with ideas, culture, places, and texts ⬩podcast and original fiction from author and academic Dr. Kathleen Waller

A rare opportunity to learn about wealth, class, and capitalism from someone with generational wealth writing with transparency

A community for curious and creative readers. Slow book groups reading Leo Tolstoy and Hilary Mantel. Fiction by Simon Haisell.

Posts about arts and culture from a classically-minded, personal perspective coming to you in the form of essays, poetry, and podcasts.

Notes on life after academe with exclusive interviews, essays, and craft resources.

How Jane Austen's stories connect to us today, and connect us to each other.

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

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

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Think more about the culture that surrounds you