Substacks recommended by James Harris

Recommended by James Harris

I'm writing funny stuff again, because there are a limited number of things I'm good at and this is one of them. The others are eating junk food and having sex, but I'm not sure I can monetise the first and I'd probably better not monetise the second.

I don't think there's a more natural home for a writer as boldly confessional as Ariane than Substack. Her Substack lets us all into her life in hilariously readable fashion!

- James Harris

9 Holidays I Wish I Had Never Been On.

By Christopher Hogg

The stories of what a small boy did to survive in this world from 1978-1988.

Christopher is reconstructing his '80s childhood via AI and humorous prose. One chapter every Sunday

- James Harris

The Authentic Comedian

By Caroline Clifford

Articles and exercises for anyone who's interested in making comedy or any art that doesn't suck.

For some years I wanted to write a short book about everything I've learned about doing stand-up comedy well. Luckily, Caroline is now doing it for all of us

- James Harris

In Her Nature, by Rachel Hewitt

"Angry, but uplifting" writing about women, running, women's experiences in 'the great outdoors' and public space, grief and widowhood

I enjoy Rachel's analysis of the politics and pleasure of running

- James Harris

the Human Carbohydrate

By Stella Tsantekidou

I am good for you

A Curious Miscellany

By Keith Kahn-Harris

For those who find everything interesting, but wonder how it all fits together.

I love Keith's writing about all manner of things, from Kinder Egg instructions to tiny countries.

- James Harris

Fragmentary

By Nick Harkaway

The occasional thoughts of Nick Harkaway. Look, it's not like you can say you weren't warned... (This image by the amazing Nadav Kander)

Nick is a terrific sci-fi author, and I really enjoy reading him across different forms.

- James Harris

Theory Matters

By Sam Mace

My posts generally focus on political theory intersecting with practical political matters. Whilst theory is oftentimes archived away, I believe it has a strong place to better understand and explain our political landscape. I hope you enjoy this blog :)

I particularly enjoyed how Substack gives me access to accessible academic writing. Sam Mace's 'Stack is a good example of it

- James Harris

Joxley Writes

Politics, history and culture from a right of centre perspective.

Joxley is one of the most elegant chroniclers of Conservative decline, and I rather suspect he still has a lot of material to deal with

- James Harris

Nachlass

By Jonathan Nassim

Miscellaneous But Systematically Disordered Thoughts About Many Topics

Great thoughts from a clear thinker

- James Harris

Robstack

By Rob Francis

Writing about whatever takes my interest, typically politics and culture, from a broadly social democratic perspective.

A diverting look at politics and culture from a centre-left perspective

- James Harris

For the Desk Drawer

By James Bloodworth

Essays, reviews and early access to my other stuff.

I'm in the market for good writing about masculinity and James is providing that both himself and with useful links to other publications.

- James Harris

Lager Time

By Paul Cree

Poems, stories, music and thoughts, by writer and performer, Paul Cree

Paul writes lovely and accessible poems and stories about life at the sharp end

- James Harris

The Path Not Taken

By Thomas Prosser

Politics through the lens of institutional theory

Tom offers a thorough analysis of issues from a political science perspective. His writing is always precise and often takes the sting out of difficult topics by thinking them properly through.

- James Harris