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

Examples of book club in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This new iteration of Fallon's book club, however, is timed to March Madness and participants may recognize the format, too. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024 Sweet Reads embraces Austin’s community of local authors and the collectors that are featured in the rotating Sweet Collections Museum, and hosts monthly poetry readings, a newcomer book club, a business leadership book club, arts festival and more. USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024 Indianapolis Public Library offers a free way to start your own book club. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2024 That includes hosting such events as book clubs, poetry readings and lectures. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2024 Or the book is due on Monday and their book club is on Tuesday. Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2024 Those interested in voting for Fallon’s spring book club pick can visit www.fallonbookclub.com or follow the show's social media accounts for updates. Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024 When the members of a devoted book club become the subjects of a documentary filmmaker and accept a provocative new member, their long-standing group dynamics take a hilarious turn. The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2024 The Indianapolis Public Library has over 500 titles available for book club kits. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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