How to Use book in a Sentence

book

1 of 2 noun
  • The shelves in his office are filled with books.
  • That's one of the best books I've read in a long time.
  • The library has many dictionaries and other reference books.
  • Just grab a bathing suit, a toothbrush, and a book, and you’re all set.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023
  • There are a lot of loving nods to the romance genre in your book.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2024
  • Steven placing books on a shelf filled wall-to-wall with books.
    Bianca Bagnarelli, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • In the far right corner are all of Wieners’ books for young readers.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024
  • And more than 100 of its costumes are featured in a new book.
    Marina Harss, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Sign up for the book club newsletter for the latest events and book news.
    Martin Wolk, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Esmail spoke with Rolling Stone about bringing a book to the screen, end times, and the Friends theme song.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The Hugo is considered the top book award in the science fiction genre.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The best sci-fi and fantasy books of 2023 will give you hope and strength in the toughest times.
    Charlie Jane Anders, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023
  • In the 156th episode, David walks through the connection of his new book on work in this latest episode.
    Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 11 Feb. 2024
  • But in my opinion, your book seems to say that change is inevitable, right?
    Hazlitt, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Stash all the toys, books, stuffies, and more away in these clever storage boxes and bookshelves.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 12 July 2023
  • In many ways this book couldn't have been written without her.
    Safiya Sinclair and Nicole Dennis-Benn, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Enter a pocket-sized red book known as the Michelin Guide.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Inter-island flight prices fluctuate less, and the flights are a snap to book.
    Genevieve Ko, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There will be bibles, greeting cards, gifts, children’s books and more.
    Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The idea enjoyed a resurgence with a series of books and films in the late 1990s even as it was dismissed as junk science.
    Scott Johnson, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2023
  • Then, give them to mom inside a greeting card, or tie the coupons into a coupon book and gift them instead of a card.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2023
  • This phone folds like a book and is great for multitasking.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2023
  • For an extra-scenic stay, book one of the rooms with a gorgeous balcony overlooking the lake or the mountains.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2023
  • At press time, there are over 100 million copies of all four books in print and digital formats around the world.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Wooden and woven bowls or books are safe and stylish options to have on lower shelves.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
  • But in his new book, Tweedy talks all about other people’s music.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
  • In fact, my people also wrote the follow-up book, the New Testament.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
  • So start off slow, watch some tutorials, read Casey's blog, maybe get a book.
    Michael Calore, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2023
  • This is the story of a fabulous book that almost never was.
    Lauren Leblanc, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Her cloned voice can only be used for this book’s translations.
    Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024
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book

2 of 2 verb
  • The band was booked to play at the reception.
  • They booked two seats at the theater.
  • We will need to book early.
  • She booked through her travel agent.
  • He was booked to sail on Monday.
  • I booked a table at our favorite restaurant.
  • She booked me on a flight from Oslo to Paris.
  • They booked tickets for a direct flight from London to New York.
  • The buzz in the music business was that a tour was booked.
    Neil Shah, WSJ, 26 Sep. 2023
  • He was booked in jail and released on $2,500 bail, the spokesperson said.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 17 May 2023
  • Visitors can book room 359, where both Lucy and Jack stay in the film.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The caveat: the property can only be booked by one group at a time.
    Jennifer Billock, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Foo Fighters have tour dates booked through Nov. 26 in Abu Dhabi.
    Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 24 May 2023
  • To find out more, visit Bauhaus Habitat and the Eau Villa to book a stay.
    Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 16 May 2023
  • How to book As with most safaris, a shark charter dozen’t come cheap.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Ali Wong was booked, busy, and winning awards this past weekend.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Book Flights Now Knowing when to book your flights has always been a bit of a guessing game.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Nov. 2023
  • He was booked into the Latah County Jail on the same counts for which he was indicted.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 May 2023
  • Most of us — at least, those of us who aren’t anti-Black and weird — were thrilled to hear that the 23-year-old singer and actress had been booked for the gig.
    Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 26 May 2023
  • To take advantage of the promotion, flights must be booked by 11:59 p.m.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Super Swifties can also splurge to book a private screening of the movie.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Right now, cabins are often booked out three to six months in advance.
    Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Patafalai was booked at the San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of murder.
    David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2023
  • Another option to save on cost is to book way in advance.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Passengers looking to book these rooms should call in to make the reservation.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • By July 2022, she was booked on a flight to Yangon and upon arrival told to rest up in a hotel.
    TIME, 21 Mar. 2024
  • There’s also a catch: sailings reserved with the pass can only be booked 24 to 72 hours in advance.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Then, just a week before the synod’s start date, in 2016—with all the villas booked and ready at a Cretan resort town—the Russians pulled out.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
  • After all, what is more adult than booking your own travel?
    Town & Country, 7 June 2023
  • The trio has just a handful of tour dates booked this summer, with most of them taking place in their home state of California.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2023

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