On the Common

A publisher of treasures found off the beaten path for lovers of all that is good, true, and beautiful.

"Lore, Laugh, Lord of the Rings" is the unofficial motto of this weekly, often humorous, sometimes earnest, always genuine "2023 Substack Featured Publication" concerning hobbits, faith, and culture by a lifelong Tolkien fan. Subscribe & get a FREE eBook!

Articles, short thoughts, and podcasts about faith, culture, secularism, and identity from O. Alan Noble

I write about creatures.

Writing about the renewing work of Christian imagination, culture, and practice.

The funny stuff I find online

A newsletter full of miscellaneous recommendations, half-baked ideas, amateur fiction, and other forms of creative experimentation.

Evangelical reflections on theology, books, technology, and society from Samuel D. James.

Noticing what's still beautiful, good, and true in the world. Because it's there—if you have the eyes to see.