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Jul 2, 2026

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There is great beauty, and also horror

Happy birthday, America

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Featuring an exclusive interview with a hot new author

Jun 18, 2026

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Featuring an exclusive interview with a hot new author

Wow!

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We are taking you to some strange places

Jun 4, 2026

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We are taking you to some strange places

From reality television to imaginary baseball

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May 21, 2026

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3 min read

Good things come in threes

Some recommendations for a long weekend

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May 7, 2026

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We're just a newsletter, standing in front of a reader, asking them to subscribe

Bring back real rom-com journalism

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Apr 23, 2026

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We Have A Winner

But is it the right one?

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Middlemarch Madness Delivers A Shocking Upset

Apr 9, 2026

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Middlemarch Madness Delivers A Shocking Upset

What?!

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Middlemarch Madness Enters the Final Four!

Apr 2, 2026

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Middlemarch Madness Enters the Final Four!

It's crunch time

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It’s Elite Eight Week of Middlemarch Madness

Mar 26, 2026

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It’s Elite Eight Week of Middlemarch Madness

Poor McTeague didn't stand a chance

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Mar 19, 2026

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Introducing: Middlemarch Madness

Welcome to Defector's new culture newsletter

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