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Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
Amanda Montell
4.22 average rating, · 29.8k ratings
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The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll through the Hidden Connections of the English Language
Mark Forsyth
4.23 average rating, · 12.8k ratings
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Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style
Benjamin Dreyer
4.34 average rating, · 9.5k ratings
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Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language
Gretchen McCulloch
4.04 average rating, · 12.8k ratings
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Sprache und Sein
Kübra Gümüşay
4.32 average rating, · 9k ratings
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Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries
Kory Stamper
4.18 average rating, · 9.5k ratings
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The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase
Mark Forsyth
4.35 average rating, · 7.5k ratings
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Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global
Laura Spinney
4.14 average rating, · 4k ratings
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Several Short Sentences About Writing
Verlyn Klinkenborg
4.13 average rating, · 3.7k ratings
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The Story of Human Language
John McWhorter
4.40 average rating, · 3.2k ratings
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Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar
William D. Mounce
4.26 average rating, · 2.9k ratings
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How to Speak Whale: The Power and Wonder of Listening to Animals
Tom Mustill
4.28 average rating, · 2.6k ratings
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The Associated Press Stylebook
Norm Goldstein
4.24 average rating, · 2.5k ratings
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The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone
Edward Dolnick
4.19 average rating, · 2.3k ratings
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Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Mignon Fogarty
4.25 average rating, · 2.3k ratings
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The Study of Language
George Yule
4.01 average rating, · 2.3k ratings
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Style: Toward Clarity and Grace
Joseph M. Williams
4.22 average rating, · 2.1k ratings
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The Art of Language Invention: From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves to Sand Worms, the Words Behind World-Building
David J. Peterson
4.13 average rating, · 2.1k ratings
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Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
Eri Banno
4.32 average rating, · 1.8k ratings
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Wheelock's Latin
Frederic M. Wheelock
4.13 average rating, · 1.8k ratings
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Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year
Susie Dent
4.27 average rating, · 1.6k ratings
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Damn Fine Story: Mastering the Tools of a Powerful Narrative
Chuck Wendig
4.36 average rating, · 1.3k ratings
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You Took the Last Bus Home
Brian Bilston
4.23 average rating, · 1.4k ratings
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Short Stories in French for Beginners
Olly Richards
4.04 average rating, · 1.3k ratings
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