About this site

Widely Read is an independent publication which launched in December 2024 by Michael VanCalbergh. Subscribe to get book reviews, essays on reading/books, critiques, and conversations on all things bookish. Everything from comics to poetry to audio books will be covered here. Please support Widely Read by becoming a subscriber today!

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