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book

[book] / bʊk /






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Although Martin did not write the play, and questions remain about whether or not it is part of the “GOT” book canon, the production has Martin’s rousing endorsement.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Davis and his defence team have argued that the book was co-authored and sections were embellished or fictionalised to make a profit, and they should not be viewed as direct admissions.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Ms. Kaushal sets out her argument in “When Africa Comes to America,” a buoyant and refreshing book on the vexed and frequently toxic topic of immigration to this country.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

In his new book, First Dogs: Hunter-Gatherers and their Canine Companions from Prehistory to the Present, archaeologist Professor Peter Mitchell explores dog domestication as a complicated and gradual process.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

I should be at school already, claiming my good-luck desk in the front right corner of the math room and listening to my tune-everything-out playlist while coloring the next page in my coloring-for-stress-relief book.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

For many fans “The Mad King” illuminates a time in Westeros history that has only been hinted at in the books, and explored in more limited ways onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Devour some books … and pizza: Pizza Hut’s Book It! program, which rewarded children for reading with personal pan pizzas, is part of the lore of countless childhood readers turned adults.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

The proof is sitting in their order books.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

About 30 years ago, the tea chest was uncovered during renovations and the books - including the overdue one - were given to Simmons for safekeeping.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

As everyone put their religion books away and got out calculators and pencils for math, Jessica reached under her seat for her pencil case.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

And that might have happened, if the Sex Pistols had booked their first U.S. tour through the kinds of major, music-friendly cities that most bands visit.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

That investment gain comes after Berkshire booked a $1.24 billion loss in the first quarter, the first with Abel as CEO.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

He wants to continue traveling like he did with his wife of 60 years and has booked two Regent cruises.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Our reporter then booked an appointment with another doctor in the phone book, this time based in Damascus.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Bebe’s absence from work; Bebe’s empty apartment; and finally, a ticket, booked in Bebe’s name, for a flight to Canton at 11:20 the night before.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

According to the watchdog group, officers sought charges against Ludwig even after they realized the mistake, booking him on charges of reckless driving and resisting arrest.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Destination fees for airports or special events may be added, and the full fare will be visible before booking.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Although the attention remained positive, the level of excitement required heightened security, with some supporters even booking rooms in the same hotel in the hope of encountering players in lifts and public areas.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

It wasn’t only the breathtaking cinematography or the immediate fantasy of booking a flight to Modena and a table at Osteria Francescana.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

They probably figured we were still booking it down the beach, a long ways down there by now.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña




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