Paul Wells

Bach wrote 300 pieces of vocal music for Sunday services in Leipzig; 200 survive. This guy's writing about each of 'em.

- Paul Wells

You know those surprisingly interesting deep dives into federal policy files that I sometimes write? This guy does nothing but that. Consistently surprising and useful.

- Paul Wells

Philippe J. Fournier does all the talking about political polls that I'd do if some of my readers didn't hate it when I talk about polls. So if polls are your thing, sneak out and read 'em here.

- Paul Wells

Ian Brodie, a former Harper chief of staff, writes advice for today's Conservatives. Interesting model: It's free for Conservative MPs and staffers, and the rest of us can pay.

- Paul Wells

I want to say Michael Barclay is the best writer on rock 'n' roll in, mostly, Canada, but in fairness I don't know who else is writing well about Canadian rock these days. Anyway, he is. Writing well I mean.

- Paul Wells

Terry Glavin is a Canadian institution, fearless, often angry, sometimes hilarious. He covers the world's interactions with Canada, he's usually cussing someone out, and if you think you can win an argument with him, good luck to you.

- Paul Wells

Andrew Potter, the author of The Authenticity Hoax and On Decline, indulges his mostly-charming obsession with Generation X. An academic philosopher interrogates pop culture: I for one can't get enough.

- Paul Wells

Jen Gerson and Matt Gurney write and curate a smart centre-right opinion salon, with contributions from every corner of Canada policy nerdery. Guest writers are half the fun. Matt and Jen are the other half.

- Paul Wells

Vass Bednar runs a program in policy for the digital society at McMaster. She's always noticing cool stuff at the intersection of policy and innovation.

- Paul Wells

The owner of Sutherland House Books talks about Canadian publishing. Hands down the best newsletter about the book business I know. Would probably be true even if I knew about any other book newsletters.

- Paul Wells