by Bill Bryson
First published 2004
Bill Bryson, the beloved language enthusiast, invites you on a delightful tour through the dizzying array of words that even the most seasoned writers struggle to wield. From commonly confused homonyms to baffling idioms, this witty dictionary arms you with the tools to navigate English's delightful disorder. Prepare to be both enlightened and entertained as Bryson unravels the hidden histories and hidden logics that make our tongue so wonderfully, maddeningly inconsistent.
Genres: reference, language, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: educational
256 pages · Hardcover · Broadway