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What does a nation’s language say about its character? In this “literate exploration of why we use — or mangle — our native tongue” (USA Today), a #1 New York Times bestselling author traces America’s history through its etymology, from everyday phrases to strange town names.

This New York Times bestseller explores the fascinating development of the English language — from the sounds we are able to make to the idiosyncratic ways we communicate. “Diverting and richly anecdotal” (The Boston Globe), with over 10,800 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A “heartwarming story of love and redemption” (Library Journal) from a New York Times bestselling author: As Jon fell in love with Maria, he realized he’d have to win the approval of her fiercely protective rottweiler-shepherd mix, Frieda…

When a scientist adopted an ailing stray cat, their surprising bond changed his views on life, love, and companionship. A thought-provoking memoir that offers “a perceptive and intelligent tribute to man’s other best friend” (Kirkus Reviews).

What do you do when the dog you just adopted hates you? When a terrier named Como came into Steven’s life, he had to learn how to be a patient pet owner… This hilarious and touching true story will delight all animal lovers!

“Insightful, entertaining, scrupulously reported” (The New York Times): Fuchsia Dunlop describes the 15 years she spent exploring China’s customs and cuisine. “Not just a smart memoir about cross-cultural eating but one of the most engaging books of any kind I’ve read in years” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

The heartwarming tale of an irrepressible donkey who needed a home–and forever changed a family.Rachel Anne Ridge was at the…

David Sedaris’s beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with…

A new collection from David Sedaris is cause for jubilation. His recent move to Paris has inspired hilarious pieces, including…

In Naked, David Sedaris’s message alternately rendered in Fakespeare, Italian, Spanish, and pidgin Greek is the same: pay attention to…