Some of My Favorite Substacks 3 -13-24
“Don’t forget - no one else sees the world the way you do, so no one else can tell the stories that you have to tell.” Charles De Lint
Why is reading important? According to many studies, regular reading has been shown to increase one’s well-being and expand one’s vocabulary. In older individuals, it has been demonstrated to lessen the brain’s rate of decline and improve one’s emotional IQ by enhancing empathy.
Reading has been my favorite hobby since I was a curious toddler trying to understand words. My mother encouraged our reading habits as I grew up, which I benefitted greatly my whole life.
Touring as a performing artist gave me much free time to explore books from many different countries, giving me a more global perspective of my world. I have a deeper understanding of cultures and much more empathy for individuals. One of the aspects I embrace most about Substack Reads is the access to various writers and their subjects. Here are a few of some of those remarkable Reads I've discovered.
Why is reading important? According to many studies, regular reading has been shown to increase one’s well-being and expand one’s vocabulary. In older individuals, it has been demonstrated to lessen the brain’s rate of decline and improve one’s emotional IQ by enhancing empathy.
Reading has been my favorite hobby since I was a curious toddler trying to understand words. My mother encouraged our reading habits as I grew up, which I benefitted greatly my whole life.
Touring as a performing artist gave me much free time to explore books from many different countries, giving me a more global perspective of my world. I have a deeper understanding of cultures and much more empathy for individuals. One of the aspects I embrace most about Substack Reads is the access to various writers and their subjects. Here are a few of some of those remarkable Reads I've discovered.
The sawing in half illusion is a classic stage magic trick that simulates the cutting of a person into two separate halves, only to later reveal them unharmed. Typically performed with a large, solid-looking box, The Pendragons was different; we performed ours in a see through crystal box and called our invention Clearly Impossible. You will see for yourself on Friday. Until then, enjoy some of these wonderful authors.
Straka
Welcome! I've been a reader since '01. I started my newsletter, The Sunday Reads, to talk all things reading and create a community of fellow readers. I'd
Marie Cloutier
Marie Cloutier writes poetry and creative nonfiction. She is working on a memoir and is an avid Yiddishist. Her work has appeared in Haiku
Ben Woestenburg
Read my SHORT STORIES AFTER 8: I write long, lingering, literary tales meant for a rainy day in bed; I write about affairs of the heart and the pain of
Lela Markham
An Alaska-based novelist and blogger interested in a variety of topics from a libertarian perspective.
John Hamilton
Mark Kennedy
Based in Japan, Mark is currently the Country Head - Business Development, Nexdigm, Japan. He also founded Country Roads Japan
Chris Johnson
G'day! I'm a maestro of mischief and a wizard of whimsy, hailing from Brisbane, Australia. When I'm not dodging dropbears or guzzling ginger beer, I
Sue Cartwright
Welcome to Spiral Leaf. I'm Sue, a writer, amateur (yet seasoned) photographer, video maker, artist and website designer, living between the open
Henya Drescher
I will learn from yesterday, be brave today and expect to do better tomorrow.
Perry J. Greenbaum
Independent writer for many decades, and, of late an inveterate aviphile, or bird lover. I will generally post on Sunday & Wednesday, but at times
Aerial Fitness Kristi Toguchi
Circus, Fitness, Performance, Tips and Tricks
Richard
Richard has over 50 years of experience in IT technology. He wrote his first program in 1968. Since then, he has had a global career, he writes,
Maddmaster
No one will do it for you. You have to do it yourself!
Your continued generosity and support for the Substack community is valued and appreciated, Ms. Charlotte - thank you so much, for another wonderful collection of quality reads to explore!
I can’t believe I just saw this! I cannot thank you enough for mentioning me among such incredible writers. Reading is such a special hobby and I hope we can help inspire others to pick up a new book!