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  1. The Normal School

    “We’re just sort of the lit mag equivalent of the kid who always has bottle caps, cat’s eye marbles, dead animal skulls, little blue men and other treasures in his pockets.” The Normal School is a biannual publication for people who love to read.

    Essay
  2. Literary Hub

    Lit Hub is a central place for writers, publishers, books, bookstores, librarians, and readers to congregate and celebrate books and literary culture.

    Books
  3. n+1

    n+1 is a print and digital magazine of literature, culture, and politics published three times a year. New online-only writing is posted several times a week.

    Commentary
  4. Granta Magazine

    Granta is a London-based literary quarterly that publishes a range of writing from Nobel laureates to debut novelists. In its themed issues, you’ll find fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, and interviews.

    Books
  5. The Walrus

    The Walrus, a magazine about Canada and its place in the world, publishes longform journalism, essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations, and photography by Canada’s best writers and artists.

    Books
  6. Guernica – A Magazine of Global Arts

    Founded in 2004, Guernica is an award-winning magazine focused on the intersection of global arts and politics, run entirely by volunteers.

    Commentary
  7. The Millions

    Called an “indispensable literary site” by the New York Times, The Millions covers the latest in books, culture, and the arts.

    Culture
  8. The Public Domain Review

    Celebrate art in the public domain with a journal dedicated to guiding you through its depths – “like a small exhibition gallery at the entrance to an immense network of archives . . . an ever-growing cabinet of curiosities for the digital age.”

    Art
  9. Atlas Minor

    The website of author James A. Reeves features thoughtful blog posts and longform essays on topics that range from philosophy and art to health and family.

    Authors
  10. Charles Eisenstein

    Author and speaker Charles Eisenstein publishes thought-provoking essays on politics, current events, international issues, science, the environment, and more.

    Authors
  11. We Are the Mutants

    We Are the Mutants focuses on the history and analysis of Cold War-era popular and outsider culture, focusing on speculative, genre, pulp, proto-geek, cult, and occult media. Think post-apocalyptic fiction to space disco — and much more.

    Comics
  12. Lulu Writes

    Lulu has a lifetime’s worth of stories, and she’s pouring them out here. Find longform personal essays on everything from cancer to writing to fashion, and beyond.

    Longreads
    Lulu has a lifetime's worth of stories, and she's pouring them out here. Find longform personal essays on everything from cancer to writing to fashion, and beyond.
  13. The Caravan

    The Caravan, based in New Delhi, publishes essays, reviews, and longform narrative journalism on Indian society, culture, and politics.

    Commentary
  14. Typeset In The Future

    For lovers of sci-fi movies and typography, Dave Addey dives deep into the world of fonts and on-screen texts in classics of the genre like Alien and Blade Runner.

    Essay
  15. The Undefeated

    The Undefeated explores the intersections of race, sports, and culture. Powered by WordPress.com VIP, it publishes innovative storytelling and provocative commentary.

    Commentary