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The cost is less than $2-per-month. Subscribers get two emails per week with stellar recommendations. It's very easy to cancel at any time. Some of the best writers and editors in America receive The Best of Journalism – and always have something fantastic to read as a result.
Testimonials are below.
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Now for those testimonials:
"One of the first things I teach my journalism students is: the simplest way to add value online is to save the reader time. Simple concept, hard to execute. It takes editorial talent and a roving but discerning eye. Conor has that eye. His Best of Journalism newsletter will save you time. That's how I use it. And that's why you should too." – Jay Rosen
"The web's awash in long-form reporting, but picking out the few great pieces takes a discerning eye. For me, Friedersdorf is that eye." -- Clay Shirky
“Like a great mixtape of nonfiction writing, nicely balanced between hits and fascinating obscurities." – Charles Homans
“Conor is a natural editor. He has made my life so much easier by, in effect, becoming my personal curator of articles I have to read. He somehow finds those stories which are guaranteed to broaden my knowledge, deepen my understanding, or provide a completely new way of looking at a problem.” -- Wick Allison
“I'm a Peace Corps volunteer currently serving in Peru. Peace Corps is a two year commitment and I'm nearing the end of my service. I subscribed to Best of Journalism midway through my first year here. I read about it in a magazine and having been looking for a way to stay up to date on the US while being away, I subscribed. The articles have been more than I could have hoped for. I read the news when I get the chance, but there are days when nothing interests me. This has never happened with your articles. Each time I read an article I'm given respite from the ups and downs of life here and am able to feel connected to home. I can't say how important that is to life here, even if it's just for a short while. So thank you for the work you do and feel free to use any of this email.” -- Samuel B.
"I often update my Facebook status with the note, "You've got to read this" and a link to a story from The Best of Journalism. Conor is a custodian of extraordinarily good taste. His newsletter consistently delivers surprising and inspiring stories from sources I would not otherwise seek out. It's just great stuff." -- Alex L.
“I spent a lot of time reading on the internet. A lot. Still, Recommended Reading always sends me thoughtful, engaging pieces that I haven't seen before. It's a trustworthy collection of a wide range of voices, topics and opinions. I so appreciate Mr. Friedersdorf's excellent curation of online journalism, and I worry about his ergonomic health.” -- Paula R.
“At its best, nothing (including fiction) can beat literary or long-form journalism for capturing the drama and comedy of the world. The Best of Journalism truly captures these highlights from around the Internet, straight to your inbox. Trust me, I've looked.” -- Luke B.
"The best couple of bucks I spend each month." -- R.S.
"The Best of Journalism is the only email I get where I click through to & read every article, every day. Everything is interesting." -- Simon H.
" I have been a subscriber of your site for almost 2 years and it is a godsend. You have culled through innumerable magazines and writings to provide your readers with the best. The articles on your site are informative, educational, funny and sometimes touching; but most importantly, very well written." -- Christine K.
"It's pretty much the only listserve email I can't wait to open. -- Jillian B.
Since subscribing to the Best of Journalism, the quality and enjoyment of my reading has skyrocketed and I have more interesting things to discuss with others. It's like you've exposed me to great wine and I'm no longer interested bathtub-crushed grapes. Until I win the lottery, it is the best two bucks a month I spend by a long shot." -- Trevor C.
"Conor slathers together some of the best journalism you will find anywhere, and not on a bi-monthly or quarterly basis, but twice every week." -- Gordon
"Saddled with children and a full-time job, I don't have time to scour the Internet for credible journalism covering a broad range of topics. Thankfully, Conor does it for me." -- Brett W.
“This is one of the few e-subscriptions I feel is worth spending on. Even as a writer who is constantly scouring the internet for news, I can always count on 'The Best of Journalism' to have outstanding topical and obscure pieces I wouldn't have otherwise found on my own. I'm holding onto these emails like old issues of the New Yorker!” -- Diane P.
"Because I subscribe to The Best Of Journalism, I have read things that are shocking, heartbreaking, beautiful, scary, inspiring and enraging. Nearly all of them are things I wouldn't have found otherwise. The recommended articles are from everywhere and cover everything. So what's the common theme? Everything on The Best of Journalism is worth reading." -- Nick C.
“I look forward to receiving the 'Best of Journalism' newsletters each week. With the varied, but consistently engaging and interesting articles included in each issue, I'm consistently exposed to more in-depth coverage of the major news stories, as well as narratives and issues I never would have come across otherwise - all in the form of extremely high quality non-fiction.” -- Mark P.
“Your service is outstanding and unique ... Your choices consistently good, surprising, often enough brilliant ... Your service is obviously not indispensable, but would be greatly missed were it not available.” -- Peter L.
“The Best of Journalism directs me to insightful and thought provoking pieces of non-fiction that I would never otherwise know about. I frequently share Conor's recommendations to friends' delight.” -- Zach R.
“Arrival of Friedersdorf's Recommended Reading suggestions brightens my day. It brings instant access to a spectrum of topics from magazines that I normally would never see. I've made a file to store the articles I don't have time to read...makes great vacation reading.” -- Robert F.
“It's a great deal.” -- Jared R.
“I tell everybody that Conor's list is my best way to read the best of nonfiction journalism. Well curated & just the right number of articles each week. His selections enable me to stay abreast on a wide variety of topics.” -- Lex P.
"I look forward to Conor's picks each week - they've moved me, edified me, sometimes infuriated me - one way or another they've brought before my eyes unforgettable writing and writers I'd never have discovered otherwise." --Rebecca Saletan, Editorial Director, Riverhead Books
“Conor's eyes & mind are a steady guide to the World.” -- From India, in the middle of nowhere, Dirk-Jan Haanraadts
“I love a good article, but Conor's Recommended Reading continuously points me to new publications. The articles are always intriguing and having them delivered to my inbox is one of the highlights and simple diversions of the week. Thank you Conor- You make my sad desk lunches happier.” -- Jennifer F.
"The Best of Journalism lives up to its name. Conor consistently serves up the best longform journalism and nonfiction I have come across. He brings a multitude of perspectives, ideas, subjects, and interests to my inbox, a delightful smorgasbord of essays from authors whose talents demand a wider audience than they would have without this newsletter.” --Matthew Rock
“I hope this is the correct email address. I've enjoyed The Best of Journalism for over a year now and never cease to be fascinated by the variety of articles Conor collects. In a world where we often seek out news from sources that share our opinions and biases, The Best of Journalism presents viewpoints that I'd never hear otherwise.” -- Taylor V.
I travel a lot and sometimes half the challenge is finding something engaging, interesting and new to read. With The Best of Journalism and my kindle I am never short of something different and the longform articles fill those airport and train station gaps perfectly. Worth every cent! -- Lindsay J.
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