22 Jun

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Book Review: The Well-Spoken Thesaurus by Tom E. McCarthy When I first laid eyes on The Well-Spoken Thesaurus: The Most Powerful Ways to Say Everyday Words and Phrases, I was both intrigued and skeptical. In a world overflowing with quick and easy fixes for enhancing our writing, could this book truly help elevate my language? Tom E. McCarthy, the author, drew me in with the promise of making everyday speech not only more effective but also more vibrant. As someone who loves the nuances of language, it felt like...

31 May

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A Journey Through the Pen: A Review of Rachel Syme’s Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence As a lifelong lover of letter-writing, I couldn’t resist picking up Rachel Syme’s Letter Writer: A Guide to Modern Correspondence. The premise felt almost like a call to arms, rallying us analog folk to reclaim the art of correspondence in this digital age. However, stepping into Syme’s world of correspondence was a mixed bag—one that both stirred my inspiration and left me scratching my head in dismay. From the very first page, Syme’s...