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George SaundersStory Club with George Saunders
Followers449,409
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)329K+
Paid subscribersTens of thousands
Best board spot#2 Literature Bestsellers
Recommended by113
New recommenders, 30 days+12
Recommends30
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

George Saunders

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When their recommendations started

George Saunders

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