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Melissa BrodskyThe Lioness Writes
Followers12,039
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)9.2K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#15 History Bestsellers
Recommended by50
New recommenders, 30 days+9
Recommends50
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Melissa Brodsky

11,60011,80012,00012,20012,400 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 12,039

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When their recommendations started

Melissa Brodsky

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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.