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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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
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Time, 23 July 2025
Consider this your challenge, reader, to bring Mansfield Park to St. Ann’s, or wherever.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Jane Austen wrote only six novels, but her wit and wisdom left readers pining for more.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Of course, that split was just one of many themes from the reader comments.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Time, 23 July 2025
Consider this your challenge, reader, to bring Mansfield Park to St. Ann’s, or wherever.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
Jane Austen wrote only six novels, but her wit and wisdom left readers pining for more.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
Of course, that split was just one of many themes from the reader comments.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
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Man on the Run peaked at No. 28, while the singles compilation only climbed to No. 34.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The latter appeared on the 1998 Microphones compilation Tests.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
1 Aug. 2025
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Levin previously wrote and directed My Valentine, a feature-length episode of the Hulu/Blumhouse horror anthology series titled Into the Dark.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
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The streamer has reportedly ordered a fourth season of Murphy’s Monster anthology series, this time centered around infamous (alleged) axe murderer Lizzie Borden.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 July 2025
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