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Alexander VerbeekThe Curious Wanderer 🎒
Followers42,774
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)34K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#37 Education Bestsellers
Recommended by24
New recommenders, 30 days+4
Recommends4
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Alexander Verbeek

41,50042,00042,50043,00043,50044,000 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 42,774

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When their recommendations started

Alexander Verbeek

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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.