Bite-sized book reviews by distinguished and engaging writers, direct to readers‘ in boxes. Editor Ann Kjellberg is a multi-decade veteran of The New York Review of Books and founder of the literary magazine LIttle Star
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 762 | Founded | 8 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
books.substack.comLatest Issues
Review: Sarah Ruden on Emily Brontë
The overriding reason to persist in trying to know the shadowy Emily is her singularity and impressiveness
The Brontë sisters—none more than Emily—were racked between unbearable contradictions. Their father came from a crowded hovel in Ire...
Review: Joy Williams on Jón Kalman Stefánsson
A perfect little novel
I thought Heaven and Hell by the Icelandic writer Jón Kalman Stefánsson was a perfect little novel. Two hundred and eleven pages crowded to overflowing with words, but their passage is light, enthralling, seductive....
Notebook: Alt Writing III
New Times founders Michael Lacey (center) and Jim Larkin (right) at the Phoenix New Times offices in 1972; Chicago Reader founders (from left) Tom Rehwaldt, Bob Roth, Tom Yoder, and Bob McCamant in 1979; cover image from The Freaks C...
Notebook: Alt Writing II
David Carr, from the documentary, Page One: Inside the New York Times. Salt Lake City Weekly editor John Saltas remembered of David Carr, “Smokers are moths, attracted to other smokers. Twenty years ago, there were lots of us blowing...
Notebook: Alt Writing I
“A Brief History of Willamette Week’s Cover Logo From the People Who Helped Shape It: Cursive, serif and leaning into the future” (I do like the first!)
, in her recent memoir Joyride (out in paperback in October), wrote that the st...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Book Post.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 74 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Book Post ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 2k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #182 | |
| #106 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Ann Kjellberg is the founder & editor of Book Post, a newsletter-based book review delivery service. Editorial staff of the NY Review of Books: 1988-2017. Editor: Little Star (literary magazine). Literary executor: poet Joseph Brodsky
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Book Post?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Book Post on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Book Post have?
To see how many people subscribe to Book Post, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Book Post?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Book Post as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Book Post?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Book Post using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Book Post?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Book Post. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Book Post?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.