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Susan OrleanWordy Bird
Followers79,291
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 15
Last 30 daysfrom Dec 8
Subscribers (rounded)17K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#56 Fashion & Beauty Rising
Recommended by?
New recommenders, 30 days0
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Tracked sinceNov 8, 2026

Followers by day

Susan Orlean

77k78k79k80k81k Nov 8Nov 12Nov 16Nov 20 One reading a day from here 79,291

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When their recommendations started

Susan Orlean

Dec 24MarJunSepDecMarJunSep

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