Shades of Greaves
Carlos Greaves, Amran GowaniHumor and personal essays from New Yorker and McSweeney's contributor Carlos Greaves
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 52 | Subscribers | Read | shadesofgreaves.substack.com |
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Carlos is an Afro-Latino electrical engineer turned comedy writer. He contributes to The Onion, and writes for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, and more. His debut book, Spoilers, is available now.
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