as in compilation
a collection of writings
I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before
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To most readers, this will seem like fantasy.
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Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
But what readers remember — what sticks — is the stuff that feels real.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Because the books cover the story of the Ozarks region from prehistoric times to the 21st century, readers are likely to find a little something about any part of regional history that interests them.
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Once written, the script’s fantastic promise distracted its readers from the fatal holes in its plot.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
But what readers remember — what sticks — is the stuff that feels real.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Because the books cover the story of the Ozarks region from prehistoric times to the 21st century, readers are likely to find a little something about any part of regional history that interests them.
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Once written, the script’s fantastic promise distracted its readers from the fatal holes in its plot.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard and Billboard Español editors.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Underneath this Adam Sandler comedy’s goofy jigs and fart jokes is a compilation of emotional horrors as potent as any jump scare.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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The anthology’s first volume explores themes of ancestral sin, family, piety and consequence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film follows filmmaker, cinematographer and VFX artist Martinez’s directorial work on anthologies V/H/S, V/H/S/Beyond and Southbound.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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