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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Maybe most readers really do feel it’s been satisfactorily replaced by the Tomatometer and Amazon customer reviews and friends on Goodreads.
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John Williams, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
That’s entirely thanks to the readers who stuck with me.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
When the article was shared on X, some readers expressed concern for Duff.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
This reader favorite was first published in the December 1993 issue of Southern Living.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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John Williams, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
That’s entirely thanks to the readers who stuck with me.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
When the article was shared on X, some readers expressed concern for Duff.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
This reader favorite was first published in the December 1993 issue of Southern Living.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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The singer-songwriter, 45, could be seen in a compilation of videos posted to X, handing out roses at a Valentine's Day performance in Shreveport, Louisiana.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Furniture Sets Designers will tell you time and time again to go ahead and skip the matching furniture sets that were popular in the past in favor of a more eclectic compilation of furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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With their initial rag anthology, Riordan and Leland have filled a lingering void, creating a Switched-On Joplin for the modern age.—
Aly Eleanor,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Grossman’s most recent credits include Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, American Horror Story, and the comedy series Love, Victor, and The Goldbergs.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reader. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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