Lesekreis

book club; reading circle

noun LEH-zuh-krys Rare

Usage Note

Lesekreis is an informal group that meets regularly to discuss books, similar to a Lesezirkel but more focused on discussion than on sharing physical copies: einem Lesekreis beitreten, der monatliche Lesekreis.

Examples

"Der Lesekreis trifft sich jeden ersten Montag im Monat in der Buchhandlung."

Natural Translation

The book club meets every first Monday of the month at the bookshop.

Literal Translation

The reading circle meets every first Monday in the month in the bookshop.

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