About

The Steady Read is an independent website that aims to release concise summaries and relatively spoiler-free reviews of books, in addition to many other types of content (see below).

This website was founded in 2023, and has been a one-man project from the start. The Steady Read subscribes to the view that lengthy reviews don’t sell books. Critiques published on this site aim to entice or discourage readers through concise, but still fairly in-depth, explorations of the plot, themes, writing, and general ‘good’ or ‘bad’ points of the text being discussed. Naturally, some personal opinions and jokes get thrown in there, too.

In general, literary fiction (novels, novellas, and short story collections) are The Steady Read’s core focus. However, non-fiction, poetry collections, manga comics, and magazines are subject to occasional review and recommendation. This is all in addition to a general blog that contains guides, advice, discussions, news, condensed author biographies, and a host of other miscellaneous content.

I hope you enjoy your time here and that you will stick around and become a returning visitor. Have a love day, and happy reading!

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The Founder

Hello, I’m Lewis.

I love books, I enjoy blogging, and I am the founder and mind behind The Steady Read. I am not one to talk about myself much. Whatever I do share about myself, I prefer to come out naturally through the content of this website.

As an overview, all you need to know is that I am a twenty-something male from the United Kingdom. If you want to get to know me better, just make sure to subscribe and keep stopping by for more content. Your viewership is greatly appreciated, and I hope to reward it with consistent quality content.

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Types of Content

The Steady Read currently offers, or intends to offer, the following content:

• Book reviews and summaries
• Manga reviews and summaries
• Magazine reviews and summaries
• Tips and advice for readers
• Tips and advice for writers
• Lists (e.g. top tens)
• Monthly book hauls (when applicable)
• Weekly book showcases/recommendations
• Author spotlights and condensed biographies
• News and information regarding books or authors
• Other relevant miscellaneous topics

Posts are typically* published every 4–7 days, with reviews coming roughly once or twice a month. Please view the website on desktop for the best experience, and make sure to subscribe, spread the word, and consider donating if you enjoy the content being produced here.

^{*Typically, meaning not always or consistently}

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Mission

In addition to all of this, the core mission of The Steady read is to advertise and promote all things related to books.

The hope is that all books featured on here receive some form of publicity, even if the review posted is of a more negative opinion. Readers and consumers are always free to express their opinions, both in the comments here on the website, and in general.

You may love a book that was rated poorly here on The Steady Read, and you may hate a book that has been reviewed kindly. The important thing is that we are reading, opinionising, discussing, and promoting authors and literature as a whole. Word of mouth goes a long way in the literary world.

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