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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Vogue readers get exclusive access to shop the collection 24 hours ahead of its official release on Tuesday, October 14.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
For many readers, like me, TFP is a welcome alternative to the incurious group-think that weighed down The Gray Lady.
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Dearest gentle reader, a new season of Bridgerton is forthcoming.
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
For many readers, like me, TFP is a welcome alternative to the incurious group-think that weighed down The Gray Lady.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Dearest gentle reader, a new season of Bridgerton is forthcoming.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 13 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.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Thus began a search for other gravestone recipes, and eventually this book, a moving compilation of the recipes that defined lives and dinner tables.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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SmartLess Media has teamed with Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, iHeartMedia and Campside Media on CrimeLess, a true-crime anthology series.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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So, who are the famous faces who appear in the latest season of the Netflix anthology series?—
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PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reader. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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