{"product_id":"susie-dent-3-books-collection-set-word-perfect-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Susie Dent 3 Books Collection Set - Word Perfect, Curious Words \u0026 More - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWord Perfect\u003cbr\u003eWords from the Heart: An Emotional Dictionary\u003cbr\u003eInteresting Stories About Curious Words\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Murray Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult \/ General Non Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWord 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree complete paperbacks by bestselling lexicographer Susie Dent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers etymology, emotional vocabulary, and the strange history of everyday phrases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for word-lovers, trivia fans, writers, and students alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible, witty, and fact-rich, perfect for dipping in and out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for Countdown fans and language enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from image shown; this is the current UK edition with correct UK ISBN as listed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Susie Dent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57161873359230,"sku":"PLD25019","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/susie-dent-3-books-collection-set-word-perfect-paperback-1.jpg?v=1784436367","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/susie-dent-3-books-collection-set-word-perfect-non-fiction-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}