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Download the file and open it in Apple Books, Kobo, or another EPUB reader. To read on Kindle, upload the file at Send to Kindle using the Amazon account connected to your device.

What’s inside each edition?

The original essay, a Not Boring Press cover, embedded images, clickable links, and a table of contents. Audio, video, and interactive embeds link back to the web. The publication date stays with every essay so you can read it in context.

Is this every Not Boring post?

This collection brings together the public essays, including the early Per My Last E-mail archive. Weekly Dose of Optimism, duplicate audio editions, polls, and brief announcements are left out. Subscriber-only essays stay on Substack.

Can I share an edition?

Yes. Each book has its own page and a direct download link. Open an edition and choose “Copy download link” to share it with a friend or add it to a post.