books

Example Sentences

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The result, she said, is that “the days when dad books reigned supreme are gone.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

He delighted in seeing his immigrant mother and her co-workers, who sometimes worked 12 hour days, learn about culture and books from shows like Colbert’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Sales of nonfiction print titles were down nearly 8% through May 9 this year, and sales of books about politics and current affairs were down 19%, according to book tracker Circana BookScan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The host gave her a platform to speak thoughtfully about the effects of the pandemic, her relationship to books and, at one point, allowed her to ask him whatever she liked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Traveler—how could he be anyone but Traveler?—shifted the books in his arms, and as people shuffled forward, I caught the faintest flash of his profile.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows