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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Riordan wants Percy Jackson to remain a safe and welcoming space for all his readers.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 28 June 2025
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The answer is (C) 1996.
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Review the sources used below for this article: As the marketing coordinator at Discover Magazine, Stephanie Edwards interacts with readers across Discover's social media channels and writes digital content.
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After two weeks, agents share a report showing which layout keeps readers engaged.
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Brendan Le, People.com, 28 June 2025
Here's what readers clicked through most often in the newsletter last week:
Trivia Answer
The answer is (C) 1996.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Review the sources used below for this article: As the marketing coordinator at Discover Magazine, Stephanie Edwards interacts with readers across Discover's social media channels and writes digital content.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
After two weeks, agents share a report showing which layout keeps readers engaged.
—Vaibhav Kakkar, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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In the United Kingdom — where The Beatles got off to a fantastic start before taking over the world — the group’s presence can always be felt on the charts via a handful of compilations.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Earlier this month, All Things Go announced the first installment of its forthcoming benefit compilation, with 100% of the proceeds going to their longtime collaborators at The Ally Coalition (TAC), a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth, founded by Jack and Rachel Antonoff.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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American Love Story is the latest in Murphy’s American Story anthology series, following American Horror Story, American Crime Story and American Sports Story.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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June 17, 2025 HBO’s buzzy, satirical murder dramedy (rich-people mystery anthology?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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“Reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reader. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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