So, you’ve just stumbled upon the White Lily Society without a clue where to start your initiation? Worry not, for this post is here to be your mentor, your guide, your bible even. Here, you’ll find a complete overview of all past newsletters and their topics, all linked for easy access. Happy reading!
Please note that this post reads in reverse chronological order, ie. the latest newsletters display at the top of the page, while the oldest are at the bottom.
Format: issue number. [rough word count, month, topic] I. first section overview. II. main section overview. III. extra section overview. Extra: All other extra’s, if applicable.
(Please note all newsletters also contain a lyrical intro and outro as standard)
This post was last updated: 14th of February, 2025
ARCHIVE OF NEWSLETTERS AND THEIR TOPICS
2025
19. [9k words, February, psycho-analysis] I. topical readings. II. psycho-analysis, dreams, sleepwalking, masochism, and Rorschach tests. III. ritual for self love, recipe for apple turnovers. Extra: “On the list”: February. Affirmations for February.
18. [5.4k words, January, year in review] I. Substack recommended reading. II. favourite books, tv shows, movies, video games, exhibitions and more from 2024. III. ins and outs for 2025. Extra: “On the list”: January.
2024
17. [6.9k words, December, doomed lovers] I. topical readings. II. full tragic and doomed romance topic dissection. III. journaling prompts for the new year ahead.
16. [7.7k words, November, forensic sciences and crime scene photography] I. topical readings. II. full forensic sciences and crime scene photography topic dissection. III. notes on the two-year anniversary of the White Lily Society.
15. [7.7k words, September, femininity, illness, and death] I. topical readings. II. full girlhood, martyrdom, and real life Death and the Maiden topic dissection. III. Halloween movie recommendations. Extra: Affirmations for October.
14. [4.9k words, August, travel updates] I. essential scary story readings. II. updates: York travels, “For the Love of Fantasy” convention, the White Lily Society’s first meet-up events. III. book review of “Bones and All” (2015) by Camille DeAngelis, stove-top caramelised pears recipe. Extra: “In memoriam” for my grandpa.
13. [12.2k words, July, Death and the Maiden II] I. essential readings. II. full bachelor-thesis length Death and the Maiden topic dissection. III. Substack one-year anniversary notes. Extra: August affirmations.
12. [5.2k words, June, travel updates] I. essential readings. II. full Paris travel log. III. full Switzerland (Swiss Alps) travel log, including the Villa Diodati.
11. [6.5k words, May, oracles, prophets, and seers] I. topical readings. II. full oracles, prophets, and seers topic dissection. III. May museum recap
10. [5.9k words, April, Lord Byron] I. readings on Lord Byron. II. full Lord Byron topic dissection. III. April museum and events recap.
09. [4.6k words, March, the violence of romantic metaphors and language] journal entry. I. essential, topical readings. II. full topic dissection on the violence of our romantic metaphors and language. III. worldwide literacy crisis
08. [4k words, February, “high” and “low” art] I. essential readings. II. “high” and “low” art topic dissection. III. “Love and Violence” manifesto addendum, February R.E.P.O.R.T
07. [3.4k words, January, not themed] I. essential readings. II. full museum, travel and event update log. III. book review “Rouge” (2023) by Mona Award
06. [3.5k words, December, Marina Abramović] I. readings on Marina Abramović. II. dissection of Marina Abramović’s works. III. inspiration guide.
2023
05. [3.1k words, November, “Byronic hedonism” lifestyle guide] I. readings on Oscar Wilde and Lord Byron. II. fully detailed “Byronic hedonism” lifestyle manifesto. III. Ten Commandments of the White Lily Society and further reading guide.
04. [2.9k words, October, necromancy] I. themed readings. II. necromancy and spiritualism topic dissection. III. one-year White Lily Society anniversary notes, and gothic reading challenge.
03. [2.6k words, September, Death and the Maiden] I. DatM readings. II. DatM topic dissection. III. recipe for a spiced pear mojito, three film recommendations for the colder months.
02. [2.2k words, August, not themed] I. reading on Angela Carter. II. book review “the Ophelia Girls” (2021) by Jane Healey, a little bit about fairytales. III. life updates.
01. [1.8k words, July, not themed] introduction. I. essential reading. II. “Romeo and Juliet” at the Almeida Theatre. III. getting suspended on Instagram.
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