Substacks recommended by Russell Smith

Recommended by Russell Smith

An archive of personal essays and short interviews exploring the various ways we can pay attention to the world around us. I write about places, people, and our relationships with the places that we love.

Big Quit Energy

By L. Vago

In a work-humping culture, learning to fire the boss within

I love L. Vago's unique perspective on the world. He writes in a punchy yet clear way. A must-read every two weeks!

- Russell Smith

The Conservative Wahoo

By Bryan McGrath

A compendium of thoughts on politics, world affairs, economics, pop culture and social issues, from the center right perspective

Smart and rational about politics. Piercing but humane into all facets of life. One of my few must-reads the moment it comes out.

- Russell Smith

The Abbey of Misrule

By Paul Kingsnorth

Do not be conformed to this world

The Contender

By David Coggins

Travel / Style / Fishing / Design / Etc.

The Ruffian

By Ian Leslie

Ian Leslie picks out the most important, interesting and beautiful signals from the noise.

Ian Leslie writes smartly about our modern travails. My must-read on Saturdays.

- Russell Smith

A Continuous Lean

By Michael Williams (ACL)

Always: practical style advice. Sometimes: watches, golf, travel, gear.

Tiny Revolutions

By Sara Campbell

A monthly-ish dispatch of candid writing and links about becoming who you are. Always: inspiration, encouragement, possibility. Never: bullshit.

Beautiful writing from a beautiful soul.

- Russell Smith