n. 25B6; noun
he published his first book in 1610 : VOLUME, tome, publication, title; novel, storybook, treatise, manual; paperback, hardback, softback. See list at novel .
he scribbled in his book : NOTEPAD, notebook, pad, memo pad, exercise book; logbook, ledger, journal, diary; Brit. jotter, pocketbook; N. Amer. scratch pad.
the council had to balance its books : ACCOUNTS, records; account book, record book, ledger, balance sheet.
25B6; verb
she booked a table at the restaurant : RESERVE, make a reservation for, pre-arrange, order; informal bag; formal bespeak.
we booked a number of events in the Festival : ARRANGE, programme, schedule, timetable, line up, lay on; N. Amer. slate.
25A0; by the book ACCORDING TO THE RULES, within the law, lawfully, legally, legitimately; honestly, fairly; informal on the level, fair and square.
25A0; book in REGISTER, check in, enrol.