book club

noun

1
: an organization that ships selected books to members usually on a regular schedule and often at discount prices
2
: a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they are reading

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This should be the subject of discussions in America’s classrooms, book clubs, houses of worship, legislative chambers, service clubs, podcasts, and social media feeds in 2026. Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025 Candace Owens, the far-right political commentator, has found new audiences through her deep dive coverage of the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni case, and has since launched a women’s media brand that includes a book club and fitness app for new moms. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 5 July 2025 Developments like Promenade Trails offer programs for physical well-being like yoga classes and walking clubs; events for social stimulation such as book clubs; and exercise amenities such as trails and swimming pools. John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The first episode of their book club chat just came out. James Folta july 2, Literary Hub, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for book club

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of book club was in 1904

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“Book club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/book%20club. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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