Substacks recommended by Noha Beshir | Letters from a Muslim Woman

Recommended by Noha Beshir

Letters about alienation, modern life, the Left, books, and whatever is bothering me.

I find myself drawn to Michael Rance's writing in a very profound way... it feels silly to say "what a lovely read" because that doesn't explain how it feels at all. It's not lovely. It's deep, it's moving...

- Noha Beshir

Something to Say: A Loveletter

By Ambata Kazi

Ambata's writing is beautiful and thoughtful. I enjoy reading her ruminations on home, life and identity.

- Noha Beshir

Valley Girl Persephone's Guide to Empire

By Rasha Refaie

Life as a third culture kid at the end of the world. I cover life as an Arab-German-American and the underbelly of the constant outsiderhood I consider normal. Lately, it's been a lot about grief, both personal and collective.

Diary Of A Black Woman In A White World

By Rebecca Stevens Alder

As a Black woman, I am rarely asked what I think about what is going on in the world. I have an opinion and I think you'll find it interesting.

Every single post from this newsletter is a revelation. Rebecca is unflinching and honest in her experience as a Black woman, while still being hopeful for the future. A must read!

- Noha Beshir

Raising Myles

By Marc Typo

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

A heartfelt, tender newsletter by a Black father raising his newborn son. Filled with humor and love.

- Noha Beshir

Nebula Notebook

By Heidi Fiedler

Meet kindred spirits, get inspired, and learn how to find ease and joy in the creative process, even when life is bananas.

Infinite Jaz

By Jasper Nathaniel

Necessary reading on the West Bank in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

- Noha Beshir

Ugly Shoes & Paper Planes

By Sadia

I write about living prophetically, spirituality, and the beauty of quiet service as a mother of young children. I wear ugly shoes and enjoy flying paper planes with my kids.

Beautiful writing by a Muslim mom in that young-kid stage, asking the big questions.

- Noha Beshir

VERY LOST

By Zefan

Essays & experiences from an unintended, post-layoff sabbatical around the world.

Zefan weaves the personal with the social and political masterfully. A must read

- Noha Beshir

The Literary Obsessive

By Eleanor Anstruther

A show case for my work, I stream fiction before it goes to print, publish essays & interviews, and champion indie lit fiction by increasing visibility, challenging stigma, and proving quality.

Hello, Adversity

By Chris Anselmo

Stories and strategies to help you navigate tough times.

Chris's newsletter is optimistic in its approach to challenges. Instead of just ignoring them (what I wish I could do), Chris gives you resources and strategies to face the hard things. The stories and personal experiences are relatable and persuasive.

- Noha Beshir

Feels Like Home

By Alex Lewis

Writing about things I love & the people and moments that have shaped me

Reading Alex's work always leaves me with a smile, even though he still delves into the hard stuff.

- Noha Beshir

Caravanserai with Samantha Childress

Personal stories and incisive commentary on travel, culture, and expat life--because understanding breeds compassion.

The Editing Spectrum

By Amanda B. Hinton

Where guesswork ends and confident, data-informed iteration begins. Come learn newsletter skills one core theme at a time.

Sparks from Culture by David Roberts

By david roberts

A rare opportunity to gain a perspective about wealth, class, and capitalism from someone with generational wealth, writing with transparency

The Noble Try

By Isabel Cowles Murphy // TNT 🧨

Mining my inner-conflicts: motherhood & autonomy ⚡️ ambition & surrender ⚡️ sovereignty & culture.

Isabel's writing is equal parts gorgeous, heartfelt, and funny. You will laugh, you will cry, you will gasp.

- Noha Beshir

Since No One Asked

By Cat

Come for the weekly essays, stay for the cultural recommendations, recipes-not-recipes and conversations with friends on cooking and eating.

Love the food writing here. It's not just food - it evokes nostalgia and a sense of home and comfort. Prepare to scroll endlessly through multiple posts.

- Noha Beshir

Let's Not Be Trash

By Stanley Fritz

A newsletter for multi-dimensional men, and anyone who can relate to the stories, experiences, and feelings. We write about sex, patriarchy, sexism, love, Hip Hop, Politics, Social Justice, Race, More Race and Ruminations

Essays about culture, politics and sociology in a consumable way, with a focus on the Black male experience.

- Noha Beshir

The Aram by Tahmina Begum

The Aram is a romantic look at our interior lives. A newsletter that centres the stories of joy, ease and love that surround WoC and Muslim women.

Really enjoying the positivity in this newsletter. And the writing is extraordinary. This post on friendship is lovely. https://thearam.substack.com/p/on-friendships-are-supposed-to-feel

- Noha Beshir

Broke But Moisturized

By Dia Lupo

the pain and pleasure hiding beneath the discourse.