Audiobook Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland by Martha Barnette in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland is one of those rare books that feels like a warm hug from an old friend-except the friend is a word nerd who has spent twenty years turning everyday chatter into linguistic gold. Martha Barnette, best known as the co-host of A Way with Words, invites us on a tour through the hidden corners of our vocabulary, and she does it with a mix of scholarly curiosity and playful wit that keeps you hooked from page one.
What makes this book stand out is how Barnette balances depth with accessibility. She dives into etymology-explaining why "scuttlebutt" was once a ship's gossip column-while also celebrating regional slang, like the Appalachian "yonder." Her anecdotes about radio mishaps and family neologisms feel genuine, making the history of language feel lived rather than just studied. The book is peppered with new words that feel fresh, along with trivia bits that will have you laughing at your own ignorance ("Did you know 'floccinaucinihilipilification' is a real word?").
Barnette's narrative thread-her journey from Appalachian roots to studying Ancient Greek and finally to becoming a beloved radio host-gives the book heart. It isn't just a dictionary; it's a memoir that shows how language shapes identity and community. The humor is gentle yet sharp, making even dense linguistic concepts approachable.
In short, Friends with Words is an expert guide to our shared lexicon, delivered with good-humored enthusiasm. Whether you're a seasoned philologist or simply love the quirks of everyday speech, this book will leave you smiling, your mind buzzing with new words, and a newfound appreciation for the linguistic adventures that surround us every day.
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Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
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