noun

a pair of objects that you put at each end of a row of books to stop them from falling over

noun

something you put inside a book so that you can find the page you want

noun

a frame for holding a book so that you do not need to use your hands

adjective

a bound book has a leather, cloth, or paper cover

a British spelling of encyclopedic

adjective

containing facts and information found in an encyclopedia

noun

books and stories about imaginary events and people. Books that give facts about real events, things, or people are called non-fiction

adjective

containing pages that can be put in or taken out one by one

noun

writing that is about real people and events, not imaginary ones

adjective

a pop-up book or card has pictures inside that have been cut out so that they stand up when you open the pages

noun

used to describe books or places where you can find information

adjective

a set book or text contains information that students must study before an examination

adjective

a spiral-bound book is held together along one edge by a twisting wire

adjective

a book, song etc that is subtitled has a second, less important title

adjective

an unabridged book or article has not had any words, paragraphs etc removed from it

adjective

an uncut film or book has not had parts removed from the original

adjective

not available for the public to read

adjective

a book that is unputdownable is so interesting or exciting that you do not want to stop reading it

adjective

an unreadable book is very difficult to read, for example because it is not very good or the subject is too complicated

adjective

a well-thumbed book or magazine has been read many times

noun

adjective

something that is enjoyable/exciting etc to read

all of someone’s work/poetry/letters etc published together