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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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Where a few of the more voracious readers are surely lurking on secret Goodreads accounts, others may well treat the latest buzzy novel a bit like a trendy accessory.
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Votes from more than 500,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers determined winners of the 37th annual recognition of favorite travel experiences.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Sweet Potato Casserole As confirmed by our readers, the love for sweet potatoes in the South runs deep.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Last week, 58% of readers who took the quiz got eight or more questions right.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Good morning, Broadsheet readers!
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Since its release in June, Love & Whiskey has captivated readers, debuting as an instant New York Times best-seller and remaining on the list for two consecutive months.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Where a few of the more voracious readers are surely lurking on secret Goodreads accounts, others may well treat the latest buzzy novel a bit like a trendy accessory.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Votes from more than 500,000 Conde Nast Traveler readers determined winners of the 37th annual recognition of favorite travel experiences.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Thousands of readers voted on the best songs and albums of the half-decade, and here are the results.
—Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2024
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