22 Oct

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Book Review: The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need by Susan Thurman When I first stumbled upon The Only Grammar Book You'll Ever Need: A One-Stop Source for Every Writing Assignment, I can’t say I was instantly thrilled by the prospect of diving into grammar rules. Yet, as someone who has long toyed with the idea of becoming a writing guru, I figured it was time to take the plunge. Author Susan Thurman, an experienced English teacher, promised a comprehensive yet accessible guide that would banish my comma phobia...

14 Oct

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Review of The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation As a book blogger and a lifelong grammar enthusiast, I often find myself with a mix of excitement and trepidation when I pick up a guide on grammar and punctuation. I stumbled upon The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes by Jane Straus, and I must say, it felt like finding a trusted friend in a sea of confusing rules and convoluted explanations. This 12th edition boasts updated content,...

09 Oct

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Review of The Elements of Style Workbook: Writing Strategies with Grammar Book As an avid reader and writer, I’ve often marveled at the timelessness of William Strunk, Jr.’s The Elements of Style. It’s a classic text that has been a cornerstone of solid writing for generations. When I stumbled upon The Elements of Style Workbook: Writing Strategies with Grammar Book, I felt an electric sense of excitement—this was an opportunity to dive deeper into the principles that guide effective writing, complete with modern exercises to enhance one’s skills. From...

27 Aug

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Review of Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style As someone who finds solace in a well-structured sentence, I couldn't resist the charm of Dreyer's English. Benjamin Dreyer, a seasoned copy chief at Random House, presents not just a guide to grammar but a delightful exploration of the English language. I remember the day I picked it up—sitting in my favorite reading nook, a cup of steaming tea in hand, I anticipated a typical grammar guide but instead found myself in the midst of a linguistic...

14 May

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Book Review: Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammar Coach by Ellen Jovin When I first stumbled upon Rebel with a Clause by Ellen Jovin at my local library, I felt an unexpected thrill. As someone who has both loved and loathed grammar—the duality often stemming from my childhood, where even the slightest misstep with "lie" and "lay" would set my mother's corrective instincts into overdrive—I couldn’t help but be drawn to the title. Jovin’s journey across the United States, setting up her 'Grammar Table'...