book club
Americannoun
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book clubs
plural
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a company or other organization that sells books to its subscribers, often at a discount and usually through the mail.
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a club organized for the discussion and reviewing of books.
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of book club
First recorded in 1785–95
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The Ivy House in south London hosts a regular feminist sci-fi book club, a knitting circle and musical theater classes for children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
She "tested the market" in the local community, running a bookshop market stall and book club before taking the plunge when a vacant unit came up for rent.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
As trade talks with the U.S. collapse, prime minister pursues a major—and risky—pivot to Europe; an Ottawa book club plays its part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Schools like Meadow Park, in Coventry, are adopting a range of approaches to improve pupils' reading skills, including weekly book club discussions led by tutors.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
By the time she got home from book club, Sean’s mom Jane had called her.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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