Informal any book, esp. a novel, regarded as compellingly interesting, suspenseful, etc.
page turner
page-turn·er 
This woman's book is a real page-turner.
The definition of a page turner is a really good book that you don't want to put down because you want to see what will happen. It can also be used to describe any really interesting or engrossing situation where you can't wait to see what comes next.
An example of a page turner is a new novel by your favorite author.
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InformalA very interesting, exciting, or suspenseful book, usually a novel.
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Noun
(plural page-turners)
- A written work, usually a novel, which is sufficiently interesting or suspenseful to keep the reader 'turning the pages'.
Usage notes
A non-fiction work, ranging from a brochure to an academic book, may also be considered a page-turner.
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