What Are You Reading?
Tell us about what you've read on Substack that has resonated with you
I’d like a little help preparing a roundup of excellent reads by midlife writers on Substack:
What have you read recently that has stuck with you?
Post any articles or essays below that you think might offer insights, hope, joy, connectedness, or just beautiful writing to an audience of midlife women.
I’ll use as many as I can in an upcoming roundup post!
Heather Cox Richardson is my go-to favorite in trying political times. Her "Letters to An American" always gives me context for the crazy and helps me take a longer view on what is happening. And "Men Yell at Me" feels like a great outlet when I'm just over all of it, especially Dingus of the Week. And the "Middle Finger Project" is hopeful and inspiring, while hilarious. Although not sure Ash is midlife just yet.
I have been reading When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. It was recommended by a woman in my book group and as she was describing it I knew I had to check it out; it is just what I needed after this election which put me in a foul funk and left me adrift in sadness. This feminist novel gave me permission to own my rage and though it veers into fantasy, a genre I’m not normally drawn to, it is so timely that it has helped to regenerate my soul.