Become as well-read as the Gilmore Girls, live like you're in Stars Hollow, and write like Rory. Subscribe now, and you'll receive a free checklist of the show's 475+ books!
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 176 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
fridaynightreaders.substack.comLatest Issues
🍂15 Iconic Fall Books Approved by the Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls and fall just go together. In fact, Lauren Graham (a/k/a Lorelai Victoria Gilmore) famously said at the 2025 Emmy Awards that Gilmore Girls “took the season of fall hostage” from the moment it premiered. Heck, even Richard def...
👻5 Spooky Fall Thrillers to Pair With a Cup of Hot Tea
In the words of William Shakespeare, “something wicked this way comes.” But I’m not talking about Macbeth; rather, fall thrillers! I don’t know about you, but I save the spookiest ones for just this time of year.
As a self-proclaimed Gilm...
🍂This Inspo Proves Lorelai Gilmore Had the Best Outfits
Gilmores like you and me get excited at even a whiff of fall. 🙋🏻♀️ As someone who’s just like Rory Gilmore in real-life, last week I shared the outfits I think she’d add to her cart this autumn.
The stats? You loved it! So, let’s tackle...
🍂If You're Chasing the Rory Gilmore Aesthetic, Start Here
Gilmores like you and me get excited at even a whiff of fall. 🙋🏻♀️ It’s all about that crave-worthy feeling of anticipation. As someone who’s just like Rory Gilmore in real-life, I browsed the internet for the outfits I think she’d add t...
🏫10 Dark Academia Books With That New England Aesthetic
Gilmore Girls is best known for feeling light, but it actually shares many storylines with dark academia books. It all started when Rory was “Puffed” at Chilton, and it continued when she “jumped, Jack” with The Life and Death Brigade at Ya...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Friday Night Readers.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 79 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Friday Night Readers ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 3.5k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #199 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
I help you read like the Gilmore Girls, live like you're in Stars Hollow, and write like Rory. Author of the Unofficial Guide to the Books on Gilmore Girls. Former lawyer turned digital marketer and community builder.
New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen novels including FALLING FOR PEACHTREE BLUFF, SUMMER STATE OF MIND, and A HAPPIER LIFE. Cofounder of interiors site Design Chic and cofounder and cohost of Friends & Fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Friday Night Readers?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Friday Night Readers 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 Friday Night Readers have?
To see how many people subscribe to Friday Night Readers, 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 Friday Night Readers?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Friday Night Readers 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 Friday Night Readers?
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 Friday Night Readers using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Friday Night Readers?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Friday Night Readers. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Friday Night Readers?
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.