Substacks recommended by Ethan D. Chorin | The Middle East-Told Slant

Recommended by Ethan D. Chorin

Welcome to Zubair’s Bookshelf—where bold books and big ideas collide. With 30,000+ followers, this is your daily fix of gripping nonfiction, sharp insights, and mind-expanding reads that challenge how you see the world!

A seemingly endless stream of expertly crafted short reviews of sleeper titles on the history, culture, religion, philosophy, and economies of the Near and Far East, the Indian Ocean and the Subcontinent. Feels very much like a tour of a vast personal library -- with borrowing privileges.

- Ethan D. Chorin

Kathy Ambler

Raising Happy Dogs

By Sarah Hodgson

Inspiring and guiding you with podcasts, videos, and articles on dog training and behavior. Let’s make the world a happier place—one dog at a time!

Evermore’s Substack

By Evermore Pet Food

Pioneering women-owned brand offering gently cooked, human-grade pet food. Setting the standard in ethical sourcing since 2009.

The best pet food company I know... The two founders have lots to say about pretty much everything impacting the industry, from what makes good dog and cat nutrition, to animal welfare, sustainability, and the impact of laws and regulation on our companions' health and well being.

- Ethan D. Chorin

Wolfgang Pusztai

I'm a seasoned security & policy analyst with a special focus on the MENA region, migration, and Ukraine.

One of the best Middle East military analysts in the business... always insightful.

- Ethan D. Chorin

Sara Olsen

A friend

Japan Uncovered

By Yuri Minamide

Traditional and pop Japanese art and culture are explained by a kimono-clad Japanese writer. I will be your reliable guide🌸

Amy Balot

I am an artist and I also studied languages and anthropology in college. I like to try different spices and foods and make videos about them, and to promote language learning in a fun way, hopefully!

A fascinating/ refreshing take on Middle East film, language learning (ASL), food and culture.

- Ethan D. Chorin

Our Forgotten History

By Shabnam Nasimi

Writer and historian, bringing you lost and erased stories from Afghanistan and beyond. Usually found digging through the past in an old bookshop.

Meghan O'Rourke's Substack

Essays about literature, the craft of writing, the body and illness, and other obsessions.

The Mercenary Diplomat

By Naman Karl-Thomas Habtom

Armed only with thoughts and questions on what the world should look like.

Vali Nasr

Professor at John’s Hopkins-SAIS. Author and commentator.

Little Nell

Not much to tell. Enjoying my time here, until I don’t.

WoofStack

By Nur Nadar

Woof

Nonfiction Storytelling with Jon Ronson

How to write narrative nonfiction books and podcasts, plus a place for all my work that won't be a book or a podcast.

The Horn Gate

In Greek mythology, the "Horn Gate" (Greek: Κέρας) is one of two gates through which dreams pass. According to this tradition, dreams that pass through the Horn Gate are true and prophetic, representing reality and foresight.

Perimeters

By PerimMatters

Profiles of innovative content providers, working into the mainstream - or enjoying life at the edges. By www.Perim-Media.com and guests.

The Amazing Zoot & Algy

By Lee Arnold

Lee Arnold's Substack of all comedic things.

Beautiful, slightly throwback-comics-feel illustrations with interesting, quirky themes ... one of my Substack faves.

- Ethan D. Chorin

Dog Snobs

By Kristi Keller 🇨🇦

No matter what situation life dishes out, there's always a dog for that. The sooner we accept it, the better off humans will be.

Hungry Dogs with James Patterson

Telling stories, combating insanity, and talking to humans.

The Anxious Egyptian

By Ali Mostafa

Trying to describe how "Post-Islamism" looks like in Egypt from critical political economy angle.

The Harvest Network’s Substack

My personal Substack

Conflict

By Stephen Roach

Can the US and China avoid accidental conflict?

Pomegranates and Plowshares

By Sara Roi Ferguson

On the dangers and futility of antisemitism, from a politically progressive American gentile.

Animal Politics with Ed Boks

To share and discuss proven no-kill strategies for animal shelters and communities; and explore the intersection of animals and politics, covering topics such as animal welfare legislation, advocacy, and the political landscape surrounding animal issues.

Two Grumpy Old Men on Ukraine 🇺🇦

Between them, Michael Andersen and Brian Bonner have covered Ukraine for 50+ years. This blog is pro-Ukrainian, telling the truth about places, people and the West's role. Neither the war nor Ukraine's other challenges started in February 2022.

AI + Art

By Julia Morton

Art columnist Julia Morton talks with pioneering artists and designers who create/collaborate with emerging technologies. I want to understand how these tools are affecting imagination, curiosity, and problem solving.

Anan Sahadei

We are witnesses. Witnessing is a responsibility. This is my attempt to meet that responsibility.

Story Arks

By Thalia Toha

Philosophy of places from world history's best places & story makers.

Esmaini Ya Libya

For the Libyan Diaspora

AbroadwithBrian

By Brian

Stories from around the world. Observing life in far away corners. Let me tell you all about it.

Philosophy and Beyond

By Romaric Jannel

A publication that bridges Western and Eastern philosophy, thought, and culture.

Sami the Vet

By Samantha Morici

The human side of veterinary medicine, pet health, travel, and reflections on the career of my childhood dreams.

Jared’s Substack

By Jared Finklestein

My personal Substack

The work of a highly intelligent, sensitive soul whose light-touch self-analysis and broader observations on life, love and psychology ring true... And he writes beautifully.

- Ethan D. Chorin

Repurposed Kate

By Kati Kate Katherine

Unlearning codependent behaviors online in real-time. I write about trauma, addiction, abuse, and relationships, especially the toxic kind. I also write about dogs, chickens, and cows. Why? Because I’m versatile like that.

Let's Nerd Out About Gardening

By Tanith Perry-Mills

Nature-ly curious? Come nerd out with us about gardening and nature and ecology. From forgotten plants to obscure pollinators, we explore not just the 'what' but the 'why.'

My personal Substack

A brush with the mystical can happen anywhere and at any time. You are invited - Join me on the journey to find the mystical in the everyday, and discover love in all things!

Kiwiwriter47’s Substack

A Substack of subjects of interest to me...history, politics, writing, family, Asperger's, weird stuff, animals, and humor. For folks to enjoy. Angry trolls can go elsewhere.

My Plastic Camera by Annie Wilson

Debut of my serialized novel "The Spring", along with occasional personal essays, reviews, and what-not...

Camille Dawnier's Chronicles.

Dawn dwellings: chronicling this tumultuous thing we call life, navigating the topics of belonging, getting out of the mud and finding one's true self. More often than not sketching the absurd and surrealist depths and lightnesses of reality.

Like People, Like Pets by Cindy Ojczyk

A weekly weaving of stories and resources to strengthen the fibers that bind people and pets.

Shy Guy Meets the Buddha

By Don Boivin

Reflections on Work, Love, and Nature.

Disruptive Concepts' Substack

By Disruption

Welcome to @Disruptive Concepts – your crystal ball into the future of technology.

A Million Dogs

We’re about dogs. Full stop.

California’s Substack

By California Travel Writer

My personal Substack

How To Be A Dog

By Andrew Knapp

I'm writing about dogs, travel, and life, and taking pictures along the way.

Freya V. Locke - Dog Behaviourist | Author | Blogger

By Freya V Locke ACB-KSA

Your dog wants you to read this.

The Fur Cup

By Kathy Hopewell

Imaginary encounters with Surrealist art

Dispatches From the Fringe

By Seth Lorinczi

Former collaborator w/Corin Tucker, Modest Mouse, and 1,000,000 bands you've never heard of. Writing about punk, psychedelics, and the search for what it was all about. Barely Jewish, occasionally funny.