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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The study set up decibel readers at four residential locations in the core of downtown.
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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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Author Alma Katsu and writer-librarian Becky Spratford sat down for a conversation to discuss exactly why readers are more interested in horror — including everything from ghost stories to tales of serial killers — than ever before.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Time, 29 Sep. 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, 29 Sep. 2025
Author Alma Katsu and writer-librarian Becky Spratford sat down for a conversation to discuss exactly why readers are more interested in horror — including everything from ghost stories to tales of serial killers — than ever before.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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The kitty compilation is now international and continues to sell out screenings in new markets with Australia and New Zealand almost doubling revenue to $185k 664 USD.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 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,
26 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the Edinburgh publishers Oliver and Boyd brought out an anthology called The Door of Youth—A Selection of Poems from Edinburgh School Magazines, with a discouraging preface by John Buchan.—
Frances Wilson
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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The three anthology segments are being directed by Shugo Praico, Joey De Guzman and Ian Loreños.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reader. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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