(idiomatic) Something of which salient aspects are obvious or easily interpreted.

plural of open book

An ancient Egyptian funerary text of the New Kingdom consisting of spells to assist the journey of the dead into the afterlife, developed from the earlier Coffin Texts.

A book, often bound with a red cover, or online equivalent, that is an official, or canonical, collection of data, regulations, or writings.

Alternative spelling of bookkeeping

A group of people who meet to discuss the books they have been reading. / A commercial organization offering subscribers a selection of books from a catalogue.

(historical) A book compiled in the twelfth century, containing a description of the court of exchequer of England, an official statement of the revenues of the crown, etc.

plural of book club

plural of picture book

A book for young children in which the narrative is accompanied by illustrations.