Girls of a Certain Age | Kim France

Recommended by Kim France

Women don't vanish after 40. Who knew?! Amplifying and celebrating the voices of women in midlife and beyond by the former editor of Red, Cosmopolitan (and Just 17!)

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

Drinks With Broads

By Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan

A Pop Culture Cocktail Served by the Fug Girls

The hilarious Go Fug Yourself ladies go deeper into the gossip of the day and more. You will laugh, possibly out loud.

- Kim France

Diary Of Amy Rigby

Everyday life and music from the original Mod Housewife

This singer-songwriter-author is one of my favorites—come for her heartfelt musings, stay for her great stories.

- Kim France

I'm Listening

By Ann Faison

A newsletter about writing, art, and my fascination with grief.

Ann Faison explores grief in its many forms, and it's somehow not a bummer.

- Kim France

The Hyphen by Emma Gannon

The Hyphen is an independent newsletter for curious readers from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. On books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" —The Times

Emma's approach to life and work is worth learning from.

- Kim France

Oldster Magazine

By Sari Botton

Exploring what it means to travel through time in a human body, at every phase of life.

Sari Botton's Oldster Substack incorporates so many inspiring voices.

- Kim France

How Not to F*ck Up Your Face

By Val Monroe

philosophical and practical advice for anyone who's ever looked into a mirror

Val has the best, most no-B.S. approach to beauty and aging that I've ever witnessed.

- Kim France

The TueNight Social

By TueNight

A grab-bag of Gen-X goodies: midlife stories, pop culture, and a community for grown-ass women

Margit's the best, and her juicy, smart newsletters never disappoint.

- Kim France

Nisha's Internet Tote Bag

By Nisha Chittal

Good things to read + good things to cook, every Sunday, from journalist Nisha Chittal.

Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

Dismantling diet culture and anti-fat bias, especially in health, fashion, and parenting. (But non-parents like it too!)

bitches gotta eat!

By samantha irby

judge mathis recaps + occasional sad garbage

Sam Irby is, simply put, a scream and a national treasure.

- Kim France

HONEY STAY SUPER

By Kimberly Harrington

A newsletter about creating a new life after 50, after marriage, after kids, and after publishing. So sick of learning and growing I could barf. Making you think, cry, laugh, and feel. Read me, won’t you?

The great Kimberly Harrington is as whip-smart as she is hilarious.

- Kim France

Weekend Mom

By Grace Farris

Drawings, book recs, sparkling water reviews, small bowls of nuts and other fun stuff