Reading in Kyoto

Reading in Kyoto

About the Substack

For curious people who want to get more from their books, follow ideas further and build a more joyful intellectual life. Essays, reading guides, rabbit holes and The Curiosity Commons, from Kyoto.

Free Subscription Benefits

• Books, essays, Permission to Read guides, rabbit holes and practical Field Guides for a more curious intellectual life

Paid Subcription Benefits

• The Curiosity Commons: one fascinating theme each season, beginning with a book and branching into history, art, ideas and more
• Guided reading and research routes, live salons, study halls and a community to explore alongside
• Exclusive seasonal companions, Field Notes, deeper resources and the growing Curiosity Commons archive

Paid Subscription Plans

• $8 a month
• $80 a year

About Lauren

For curious adults who want to think more deeply and build a more joyful intellectual life. Essays on books, ideas and culture, plus The Curiosity Commons, where we spend each season exploring one fascinating subject together.