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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Reid has sold over 24 million copies worldwide in 43 languages (including English) with her books also being selected for the GMA Book Club, Reese Witherspoon’s book club and Read with Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager’s book club. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 The founders plan to host intimate dinners, panel discussions, book clubs, film screenings, live performances and other gatherings. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 There’s a special book club designed for deep dives with your favorite YA authors, as well as signings, conversations, and workshops. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 As the celebrity book clubs continue to surprise us, call me curious. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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