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book list

American  

noun

  1. a list of books, especially a list of recommended or required readings.


Etymology

Origin of book list

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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He learned about the inclusion of his book on The Queen's Reading Room book list, as first reported by The Telegraph, about three weeks ago from his publisher.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2024

Times best sellers: “A Day With No Words,” written by Tiffany Hammond and illustrated by Kate Cosgrove, is at the top of the children’s picture book list.

From New York Times • May 21, 2023

Ms. Bream’s new book “The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak” has remained in the New York Times top-10 book list since it was published in April.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2022

"I presented Anna and a number of my clients with a book list and they could choose to read."

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2021

Walk into class with a smile and my new book list and present it to the teacher like a shiny red apple?

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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