must-read
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Our must-read books for June include gripping new fiction from Dave Eggers and James Ellroy, buzzy celebrity memoirs, thrilling true stories and a few escapist beach reads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
These new must-read mysteries are ripe with revenge; discover how authors like Jose Ando, Caroline Glenn and Leodora Darlington craft their books to keep readers hooked.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Still, he said, “We want to be distinctive, urgent, must-read with every chance we have.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
Friday’s PCE inflation release, typically a must-read given its importance to Fed forecasts, will only cover the month of September.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
Compiled by Paul McCartney and edited by Ted Widmer, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run” is a must-read for fans of The Beatles in general and their solo careers in specific.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2025
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