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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Her goal is to break down automotive topics by translating complex, technical car information into understandable content for any reader.
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Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
What Chester sees in Colette suggests her fight‑or‑flight response to sudden danger, and the reader can supply the rest—the blood draining from Colette’s cheeks, perhaps, maybe a slight widening of her eyes.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Include the name of the group, date and time of event, address, cost and contact information for readers within the email text.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Notably, the inscription does not mention her career as a novelist — an absence that has moved generations of readers who came to pay their respects.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
What Chester sees in Colette suggests her fight‑or‑flight response to sudden danger, and the reader can supply the rest—the blood draining from Colette’s cheeks, perhaps, maybe a slight widening of her eyes.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Include the name of the group, date and time of event, address, cost and contact information for readers within the email text.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Notably, the inscription does not mention her career as a novelist — an absence that has moved generations of readers who came to pay their respects.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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Jackson’s hits compilation Number Ones is at Number 13, the Michael soundtrack is at Number 37, and The Essential Michael Jackson is at Number 158.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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Aphex Twin’s 2003 26 Mixes for Cash compilation nodded wryly in its title to the throwaway nature of the worst of the form.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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This black comedy anthology presents four tales and a captivating finale.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Death by Lightning is nominated for best limited or anthology series, two nominations for lead performance in a limited or anthology series (Matthew Macfadyen and Michael Shannon) and supporting performance in a limited series (Nick Offerman).—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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