What does the cryptic crossword clue "Woman books for occasion (5)" mean?

The definition is "Woman". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EVE (synonym of "Woman") + NT (synonym of "books"); definition: "occasion" The answer is EVENT.

Woman books for occasion (5)

Guardian Cryptic #25315 | 27 Across | 2011-05-06 flower

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