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good book

noun, often capitalized G&B

Definition of good book

: bible

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The government is desperate to get back into the good books of the international community. The Economist, "A $2bn loan scandal sank Mozambique’s economy," 22 Aug. 2019 ByteDance has been trying hard to get into the good books of the Indian government and regulators since the start of the year, when TikTok was marred in controversies. Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, "It took a ban and a government notice for ByteDance to wake up in India," 21 July 2019 The adaptation follows a successful run for the musical that earned 7 Tony nominations, including best musical and best book of a musical. Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, "Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman Team Up with Ariana Grande for Netflix's The Prom Musical," 25 June 2019 Winner of four Tony Awards (two for best play and two for best book of a musical), he was justly awarded a lifetime achievement Tony on Sunday, making him one of the most decorated dramatists working today. Charles Mcnulty, latimes.com, "Review: PBS documentary of playwright Terrence McNally celebrates a master of connection," 13 June 2019 Rice was a double winner, for best book of a musical and best original score. Paul Grein, Billboard, "When 'Evita' Won Seven Tonys in 1980, It Was a Big Win for Brits," 4 June 2019 There’s still enough summer left to read a good book on the beach. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, "Why the Indians are a major threat to win the AL pennant," 17 Aug. 2019 Reuters/Alessandro Garofalo There’s nothing more satisfying than reading a good book. Sarah Todd, Quartz at Work, "If you’ve got a big career goal, you need to start keeping a work diary," 30 July 2019 Congratulations to a couple of good guys for a good book. oregonlive.com, "On the ‘Wizard of Foz,' Cravon Gillespie, IAAF 'stupidity’ and Reid Buchanan: Oregon track & field rundown," 22 June 2019

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First Known Use of good book

1651, in the meaning defined above

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