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Followers617,259
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)607K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#4 Design Bestsellers
Recommended by76
New recommenders, 30 days+10
Recommends53
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Amanda Hesser

600k610k620k630k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 617,259

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When their recommendations started

Amanda Hesser

Mar 25JunSepDecMarJunSep

Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.