talking book talking book {n.} A book recorded by voice on phonograph records for blind people. Billy, who was blind, learned history from a talking book. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion