Recommended by Peter James
Chris’s writing is clear-eyed and relatable. Well, relatable if you were an Extremely Online Millennial in the 2010s who grew disillusioned with that way of life and are now realizing it never had much to offer in the first place. If you're not that, you’ll find it educational. Either way, this Substack is an enlightening read about where culture is now and how it ended up here.
Sharp and incisive cultural commentary, augmented by personal stories. This is the kind of stuff Substack was made for.
I’ve known Jeff for many years performing stand-up comedy in Washington, D.C. and New York City. On stage he’s always been hilarious, incisive, and whip-smart, qualities that have carried over to his Substack. His posts are a standout on my feed, and I always look forward to reading them.
Natasha is a fantastic fiction writer, and her keen observational eye combined with a love of language make her Substack a delight to read as well. She’s single-handedly convinced me that it’s okay to be a snob, something I swear up and down is meant as the highest compliment!
I first discovered Tacos through Twitter and the Red Scare podcast. His Substack is unlike anyone else I read on here. It's deeply honest, unfiltered, and human in a way that's hard to replicate or properly describe. I feel like I'm getting the full 360 degree view of a person when I read his stuff.
Read Luke not just for his insightful and inspiring ideas (Of which there are many), but for the ideas and thoughts of others that he will bring into your orbit. Subscribing to this Substack feels like you’re getting access to an entire village of thinkers who are trying, bit by bit, to make the world a more hospitable place to live.
Lance has been through an experience similar to mine and has come out the other end with a level of clarity that's as illuminating as it is enviable. There's no pretense or preening with this Substack, just direct thoughts and reflections on his experiences that you can take and apply to your own life.