London Review of Books (LRB)
by Alice Spawls & Thomas Jones (Editors)
Europe's leading magazine of culture and ideas. The LRB delivers regular briefings featuring its famously long and challenging book reviews, which serve as deep-dives into philosophy, history, and politics.
About London Review of Books (LRB)
The London Review of Books is the 'Intellectual Vanguard' of the UK. Its briefings are famous for their 'Fearless Length'—LRB contributors often use a book review merely as a springboard for a 5,000-word original philosophical or political essay. It's unique for its 'British Wit'; it maintains a level of sardonic, high-level humor that is rare in American intellectual journals. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to engage with the most complex and difficult ideas in contemporary thought and who values the essay as an art form that can change the world.
Who Should Subscribe?
Readers looking for the highest level of literary and philosophical criticism and long-form intellectual essays.
Content Format
A sophisticated, link-rich email featuring 'The Latest Review', 'LRB Collections', and 'The LRB Podcast'.
Pricing & Subscription Options
Premium Newsletter
- Weekly (with bi-weekly magazine) emails
- Unsubscribe anytime
Free email updates + Paid for full archive and print
View PricingLeave a Review
Our Take: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Consistently some of the best prose in the English language
- Extremely prestigious contributors and editorial standards
- Vast archive of modern intellectual history
Cons
- Most content eventually requires a paid subscription
- Can be seen as 'impenetrable' to the average reader
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it только book reviews?
Technically yes, but the reviews are almost always original essays that stand on their own as works of philosophy and history.
How often is London Review of Books (LRB) published?
London Review of Books (LRB) is published weekly (with bi-weekly magazine).
Who writes London Review of Books (LRB)?
London Review of Books (LRB) is written by Alice Spawls & Thomas Jones (Editors). The LRB was founded in 1979 during a strike at the Times.
About the Author: Alice Spawls & Thomas Jones (Editors)
Similar Newsletters You Might Like
The Hustle
Smart business news for the bold and brilliant. The Hustle delivers the day's biggest stories in business and tech with an irreverent and highly engaging voice.
Garbage Day
A newsletter about having fun online. Ryan Broderick doomscrolls so you don't have to, delivering sharp analysis of internet culture, memes, and how the web shapes reality.
Granta
The magazine of new writing. Granta delivers weekly briefings featuring the world's best narrative non-fiction, fiction, and photography from its prestigious quarterly journal.
Lit Hub Daily
The best of the literary web. Lit Hub Daily provides a daily curation of the most interesting stories from the world of books, culture, and high-end literary magazine features.
The Paris Review Daily
Daily literature and art. The Paris Review Daily delivers a curated briefing of poems, essays, interviews, and archival gems from the world's most famous literary journal.
Colossal
Art, design, and visual culture. Colossal is an international platform for contemporary art and visual expression that explores the intersection of art and science.
Ready to Subscribe to London Review of Books (LRB)?
Get weekly (with bi-weekly magazine) insights delivered to your inbox
Visit London Review of Books (LRB)Unsubscribe anytime.