hardcover

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Mason described a 5-by-8 hardcover as shorthand for a specific book she seeks out when she is in a bookstore because it often signals a character-driven novel.

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

It has sold nearly 67,000 hardcover copies since its release in January, according to Circana BookScan data, which does not account for ebook or audiobook sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

A massive thesaurus sits beside a dictionary that’s missing its hardcover spine.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher