Paper Trails
MarcusSerious thoughts about books, delivered unseriously
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 42 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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My Bookish Hot Takes: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
I am no stranger to posting my hot takes on the internet. It’s part of my meagre attempt to normalize negative reviews (reading is subjective, and that’s okay) and help revitalize the art of criticism. I’ve written an entire essay defending...
Weird Girl Literature: Your Definitive Reading List
50+ weird books for every kind of reader (I promise)
I’ve curated plenty of ‘weird girl lit’ reading guides throughout my time on Bookstagram and Substack, yet I still struggle with how nebulous the label of “weird” really is. Naturally, i...
Beach Reads for People Who Hate the Beach
Spring is the time when we slough off the winter and embrace the brighter, sunny days. Something about the change in weather inspires me to overhaul my TBR and reach for books that are a little lighter, a little shorter, and perfect for thr...
Upcoming Releases We Need Expeditiously
Fall 2026 might turn this year around after all?!
I have a problem. I’m constantly scouring through publisher catalogues and looking at upcoming releases. Sure, there are hundreds of already-released books that also interest me, but someth...
Help! I Can't Stop Thinking About These Books
I read a lot of books. Probably too many books. Few of those books stick with me quite like these.
They’re the type of books that leave you thinking, reminiscing, and living in perpetual hope that you’ll find something remotely comparable....
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