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Noun
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Being able to pass the time reading without dealing with bulky paperbacks is a major improvement.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026 -
This is not to say that all trade paperbacks are unserious or undeserving of coverage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Throughout the day, the museum shop highlights books and materials connected to Opal Lee’s life and work, adding another layer to the celebration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The whole property is basically a lending library with new, vintage, and unusual tomes scattered throughout for borrowing while onsite, from Toni Morrison’s Beloved to classic National Geographic photography books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Brun and Werner deliver more actionable advice than many longer tomes.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Hardbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardbacks. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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