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hardcover

[hahrd-kuhv-er] / ˈhɑrdˈkʌv ər /


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After 23 years of struggle and 60 rejections, I’d sold a hardcover memoir to Random House that led to a series of books.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

The latest iteration of the initiative, which converts real user stories into romance literature, follows a zine anthology in 2024 and a hardcover book in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

“Whereas when I read a large hardcover, it almost feels like I need a journal to jot down notes about what’s happening.”

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

At the Four Continents, Bobby bought a hardcover Russian-language copy of the Soviet School of Chess for $2.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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