as in anthologies
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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This story references profanity and may be offensive to some readers.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Nominated by readers and Southern Living editors, these places take pride in helping others, building connections, and making everyone feel at home.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Some Eats Beat readers also swear by the Barrel’s chicken-and-dumplings.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
As journalists, of course, many of our conversations are on the record because our goal is to share insights and news with readers like you.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Using real-world victories and setbacks, Williams outlines a replicable approach to leadership that empowers readers to achieve meaningful, lasting impact for their companies or communities.
—Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
In a May post online, the organization informed readers about the pros and cons of the service.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Hand this novel to middle grade readers who love thrills, detective work, and page-turning adventures.
—Caroline Carlson
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Nominated by readers and Southern Living editors, these places take pride in helping others, building connections, and making everyone feel at home.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Some Eats Beat readers also swear by the Barrel’s chicken-and-dumplings.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
As journalists, of course, many of our conversations are on the record because our goal is to share insights and news with readers like you.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Using real-world victories and setbacks, Williams outlines a replicable approach to leadership that empowers readers to achieve meaningful, lasting impact for their companies or communities.
—Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
In a May post online, the organization informed readers about the pros and cons of the service.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Hand this novel to middle grade readers who love thrills, detective work, and page-turning adventures.
—Caroline Carlson
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Her work has appeared in many anthologies and magazines, including the New York Times, Newsweek, and the Nation.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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This was made back when horror anthologies were all the rage, and King was at the center of them.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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Queen’s Greatest Hits is one of a number of compilations from beloved musical acts that maintains a constant presence on not just one Billboard chart, but several.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The comedian and Hot Rod star has publicly dunked on Frisbee for years, to the point where there are multiple YouTube compilations dedicated to his intense hatred for the pup.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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