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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The novel lit up BookTok and book clubs this year for the story’s almost too intense emotions. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025 Martin Scorsese, a producer on Die My Love, came across the novel of the same name at his book club and thought the main character would be a perfectly challenging role for Lawrence. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025 Consider hobbies like learning a new language, joining a weekly book club, or plotting out your garden for next spring. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2025 America's November book club pick is here! Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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