Substacks recommended by John James O'Brien

Recommended by John James O'Brien

Musician and writer Hal Walker weaves personal stories, music and community from his bed as he survives increasingly severe ME/CFS.

Write More with Simon K Jones

I've been writing serial fiction for over 10 years. Ask me anything! Weekly tips and stories in your inbox.

The Joy Files

By Claire Blakemore

A year of creating with joy

Canadian Returnee

After living abroad for years, I'm back in Canada, writing about Canadian & US politics, current events, & personal growth.

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Green Love

By The Frenchie Gardener

This is a community space for all urban gardeners around the world 💚 Let’s welcome back Nature in our cities and in our lives 🌱 You will find here growing tips suitable for small balconies to bigger gardens, upcycling & sustainable DIY ideas & lot more…

James Esses

Fighting back against the ideological capture of society - one article at a time.

Just the Facts with Gerald Posner

By “Just the Facts” with Gerald Posner

News and fact-driven analysis from a bestselling author and award-winning investigative reporter the Chicago Tribune described as “a merciless pit bull of an investigator.”

The.Ink

By The Ink

A newsletter on politics and culture, money and power -- telling the truth without fear -- from Anand Giridharadas

Unmapped Storylands with Elif Shafak

Stories, anecdotes, wise proverbs and foolish thoughts, literary musings, insights and conversations centred around my personal, unpublished notebooks

A wonderful mind graced with integrity & creativity

- John James O'Brien

Reality’s Last Stand

By Reality's Last Stand

Holding the line on free speech, science, and reality.

Journal of Free Black Thought

Black viewpoint diversity

Philosophy Quotes

By Philosophors

✱ For those who seek wisdom.

N3VLYNNN

Distilled wisdom from my creative / healing journey & spicy thoughts on Woke Culture

On Substack

By Substack Team

Resources, stories, and news for the writers, podcasters, musicians, video creators, and culture makers publishing on Substack.

More insights into the Substack world of writers and thinkers ... learning in progress ;-)

- John James O'Brien

Trying to Understand the World

By Aurelien

A newsletter devoted not to polemic, but to trying to make sense of today's world.

The Fairy Tale Experience

By Patty Kane Horrigan

Fairy Tales are not what you think they are. They've been told and retold for millennia and they are as relevant today as they've always been. Join us as we explore the hidden treasures and meanings that lie within.