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hardcover

[hahrd-kuhv-er] / ˈhɑrdˈkʌv ər /


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Ethan Mann, my colleague and a supervisor at Book Soup, told me he remembers the place he was both mentally and physically when he purchased a 5-by-8 hardcover copy of “The Parade” by Dave Eggers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But the smaller hardcover has the benefit of fitting into nearly any bag.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

This year’s top hardcover sellers include those two books as well as “Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic,” a memoir by podcaster and entrepreneur Bunnie Xo, according to Circana.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Most of the current book sales are for the original paperback edition, though a movie tie-in with Gosling on the cover is also contributing, as are some hardcover volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She pulled a hardcover edition of Bloodfall from her bag and handed it to Gary.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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