Several years ago, my best friend Tom loaned me Anguished English by Richard Lederer, which was laugh out loud funny. Unfortunately or library does not have that book, but we do have A Man of My Words (401 LED), which is also good.
If you enjoy watching British TV, you may have been puzzled by some of their English. You'll enjoy the hilarious contrasts he makes between the two countries' languages. (Even I know the difference between soccer and football - and I'm not into sports.)
Another chapter talks about how we can misconstrue words. His wacky Southern definitions echo those told on "Blue Collar TV" - you know, by that Jeff Foxworthy guy.
Readers who enjoyed the recent bestseller Eats, Shoots, and Leaves by Lynne Truss (428.2 TRU) will enjoy the witty writing of Richard Lederer. If you know of anyone who owns Anguished English, you might consider asking to borrow it - it's well worth reading.
c Waterloo Public Library 2007
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