book club

American  

noun

1. a company or other organization that sells books to its subscribers, often at a discount and usually through the mail.

2. a club organized for the discussion and reviewing of books.

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book club British  

noun

1. a club that sells books at low prices to members, usually by mail order, esp on condition that they buy a minimum number

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Etymology

Origin of book club

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Esquivias liked that the structure diverted from that of a traditional book club, which requires significant commitment and coordination.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Ultimately, “Vineland” is by no means unique among Pynchon’s novels in its suitability for any book club one might name.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Turns out that Pynchon’s perennially Nobel-touted shelf offers a book for each book club category featured in this year’s L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

And for the first time, I had a real understanding of what a book club can do — bringing readers together to make a solitary endeavor a communal one.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Mom has her book club tonight, and Celia’s out with Liam, so I heat up frozen pizza for dinner and then head up to my room to work.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison