book club
Americannoun
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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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Etymology
Origin of book club
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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The result is that people now see shared pursuits — a weekly tennis game, a book club, a knitting circle — as potential products to claim and monetize.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
In February, on what would have been Morrison’s 95th birthday, they officially launched “Beloved: Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison,” a yearlong homage including readings, workshops, lectures and a monthly book club that meets on Sunday evenings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Katie Couric first heard of “Theo” through friends who suggested it for her newly launched book club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Couric interviewed Levi in February for her book club, and afterward Levi sent Couric a letter enclosed with a feather, one of the book’s motifs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
From what I’d overheard the months when my mom hosted, book club seemed like an excuse for women to drink wine and talk about their lives or how great/lousy their kids/friends/partners/love lives were.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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