My Substack, The Broken Compass, had its first anniversary the other day. It’s been a fair bit of work, but I’m really pleased with how it’s going! There are over 100 pieces to read now, including:
— long reads on topics such as Nottingham alabaster, the Battle of Normandy, and Joan Miró
— over twenty-five in-depth book and exhibition reviews
— over twenty interviews and Q&As with great writers such as Helen Castor, Edward Wilson-Lee, Adele Geras, Peter Ross, Lissa Evans, Laura Thompson, and Jessie Child
— monthly previews of the best new history and non-fiction titles
— my pick of the best works up for auction at Sotheby’s and Christie’s
— deep dives into the contemporary reception of literary masterpieces
— dozens more long- and short-form essays ranging across history, art, and literature
There are 1,800+ subscribers now, and we’re getting over 20,000 page views a month. Please do come and have a look!
Mathew Lyons 
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