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John Miedema

Writes contemplative essays and fiction 🐌

    An update is coming to Slow Reading

    Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

    The article is from 2012 but I’m honoured by the mention, especially since my name is cohabiting space with Amy and Jimmy Carter.

    You are the first to know: an update is coming to Slow Reading this year, with new chapters by myself and two literary colleagues.

    Reading Fast and Slow

    Last Updated on May 15, 2026 | Published: May 15, 2026

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