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The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) is a one-woman labor of love, exploring what it means to live a decent, inspired, substantive life of purpose and gladness. Maria Popova scours the internet every week to share with her audience anything that has left an impact on her! Maria’s newsletters are eclectic, covering all manner of sources from philosophical texts to fairy tales, each of them being shared with the same passion regardless of what they may be. Maria never struggles to find the beauty and deeper meaning behind whatever she might be reading, often providing philosophical and insightful perspectives on things as (seemingly) binary as scientific literature! For keen yet gentle insight into all aspects of literature, the arts, and life, be sure to subscribe to The Marginalian, and hear what Maria has to share every week.

Illustrated musings on anything and everything. You Can Do This is an illustrated newsletter about “foods and feelings” by author and illustrator Alex Testere. Alex gives a new spin to a traditional newsletter by publishing handwritten posts and drawings of his life. Alex shares his thoughts, hopes, and what he’s up to all in a very fun and engaging way.  Join Alex in his journey as he makes sense of little life experiences and find illustrations and writings on why pickled shallots make the best garnish, learning to love the process of growing a garden and how a slice of cake can keep us all going. Subscribe to You Can Do This for feel-good reads and get inspired to make the most of your life.