Substacks recommended by Tom Gentry

Recommended by Tom Gentry

Building Lasting Sobriety in Life After Addiction

Modern life and the forces that shape it. Gender, feminism, masculinity, mental health, psychology, culture, motherhood, anxiety, fear, self-loathing... that kind of thing.

Everything is Liminal

By Jenna Park

Liminal states are the in-between—in other words, transitions. As a Gen X empty nester, I think about this state a lot. Personal essays on culture, identity, and post-career midlife.

Changing The Channel with Kirsten Powers

New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Powers offers fresh thinking about how we can make big changes in our lives, communities and country.

Kirsten's voice comes through as clearly as any writer I've found on this platform. She is as bold, and raw, and wide-open as she is polished.

- Tom Gentry

Matriarchal Blessing

By Celeste Davis

Catharsis for your feminist awakening.

Of Boys and Men

By Richard V Reeves

rising to the challenges faced by the modern male

These days, there are lots of men out there, myself included, who present themselves as advocates for men and boys. Richard Reeves stand apart from all the rest. He approaches the topic with the objectivity and seriousness of a real and well-educated journalist.

- Tom Gentry

Donkey Thoughts with Nick Offerman

More Carrots, Less Sticks

. . . because he gave us Ron Swanson.

- Tom Gentry

Story Club with George Saunders

A place to explore the way the short story works.

George Saunders in George Saunders.

- Tom Gentry

Airplane Mode with Liz Plank

your dose of news, minus the depression

Chuck Palahniuk's Plot Spoiler

Exclusive fiction too out-there for prime time, by the author of Fight Club. Writing lessons. Lurid back story.

Starship Casual

By Jeff Tweedy

Jeff Tweedy shares songs, advice, general musings, and whatnot...

Jeff Tweedy is one of my favorite artists. I've admired his body of work since I first heard Uncle Tupelo and Wilco songs nearly 30 years ago. Following his career has helped me realize a more creative way of life is possible, and that I can live whatever way I choose. I've had a chance to meet him in person, and he seems like as good a person as you would imagine if you happen to know anything about him.

- Tom Gentry

The Liminality Journal

By Kaitlin Curtice

thoughts on the in-between

Kaitlin B. Curtice is a brave writer with a powerful voice.

- Tom Gentry