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The Golden Thread@goldenthread
Followers4,935
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)3.6K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#69 History Bestsellers
Recommended by38
New recommenders, 30 days+1
Recommends0
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

The Golden Thread

4,8004,8504,9004,9505,0005,050 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 4,935

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When their recommendations started

The Golden Thread

15Mar 269Apr4May3JunJul1Aug5Sep1OctNov

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