Susie Dent 3 Books Collection Set - Word Perfect, Curious Words & More - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Word Perfect
Words from the Heart: An Emotional Dictionary
Interesting Stories About Curious Words

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Publisher: John Murray Press
Age Range: Adult / General Non Fiction

Overview:
Susie Dent's word-lover's collection brings together three witty, fact-packed paperbacks from Britain's favourite lexicographer. Across Word Perfect, Words from the Heart, and Interesting Stories About Curious Words, Dent explores the curious origins, forgotten meanings, and everyday quirks of the English language. Warm, funny, and endlessly quotable, this trio is a perfect gift for anyone who loves trivia, etymology, or a well-turned phrase, whether for daily dipping or cover-to-cover reading.

About the Books:
Word Perfect is Susie Dent's bestselling linguistic almanac, offering a curious word or fascinating etymological titbit for every single day of the year, from the true story behind "stealing someone's thunder" to modern coinages like "snaccident." Structured as a calendar companion, it rewards daily dipping as much as a cover-to-cover read, blending historical anecdote with playful modern usage. Words from the Heart: An Emotional Dictionary turns its attention inward, gathering hundreds of real but little-known words that capture precise shades of feeling, from the sting of a bad haircut to the quiet joy of another's happiness. Dent pairs crisp definitions with vivid, relatable examples, making it both a practical vocabulary builder and a charming exploration of the emotional life language can describe. Interesting Stories About Curious Words rounds out the set with a lively tour through red herrings, cock-and-bull stories, nine-day wonders, and other phrases whose origins are stranger than you'd expect. Dent digs into the real history behind everyday sayings, uncovering surprising links to folklore and popular culture. Together, these three books showcase Dent's gift for making language feel alive, approachable, funny, and rewarding for curious minds, trivia fans, writers, and students alike.

Key Benefits:

• Three complete paperbacks by bestselling lexicographer Susie Dent.
• Covers etymology, emotional vocabulary, and the strange history of everyday phrases.
• Ideal for word-lovers, trivia fans, writers, and students alike.
• Accessible, witty, and fact-rich, perfect for dipping in and out.
• A thoughtful gift for Countdown fans and language enthusiasts.

About the Author:
Susie Dent is one of Britain's best-loved word experts, known for over two decades as the resident lexicographer in Countdown's Dictionary Corner and for her appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. A prolific author and columnist for the Radio Times, The Week Junior, and The i, she has built a devoted following for her daily "Word of the Day" posts celebrating overlooked and unusual English vocabulary. Her books combine scholarly grounding in etymology with a warm, playful voice, making the history of language accessible and genuinely entertaining for general readers of all ages.

Why You'll Love This Set:
Three witty, fact-filled books from a genuine national treasure of language. Perfect for gifting, daily reading, or dipping into during quiet moments, this collection turns curiosity about words into delightful discovery, again and again.

Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from image shown; this is the current UK edition with correct UK ISBN as listed.