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book review

American  

noun

  • book reviews
    plural
  1. a critical description, evaluation, or analysis of a book, especially one published in a newspaper or magazine.

  2. a section or page of a newspaper or magazine devoted to such material.


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Origin of book review

First recorded in 1860–65

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Mr. Yost is a frequent contributor to the Journal book review.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The open book review of Stormont's finances was conducted after the Executive overspent by £400m last year.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

Suffice to say: My editor ended up passing on the book review, but Loraine got me instead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024

The idea that these corporations place profit above health is not just a cocktail hour talking point gleaned from some book review – it is deeply ingrained in the community’s memory.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2024

There was a book review every week, a video-game tips column, a “Best of the Web” listing, and a “Best TV Movies of the Weekend” column.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements

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