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John Hawks@johnhawks
Followers5,524
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
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Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#75 Science Bestsellers
Recommended by45
New recommenders, 30 days+1
Recommends0
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

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John Hawks

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John Hawks

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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.