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... Lament: A Memoir - Shalom Auslander 1/1/10 -- 500 - A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson 1/2/10 -- 423 - The Meaning of Everything - Simon Winchester 1/4/10

Lives of the Mind by Roger Kimball The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester Right Time, Right Place by Richard Brookhiser Patience and Fortitude by Nicholas Basbanes Samuel Johnson: The Struggle by Jeffrey Meyers Eifelheim by Michael Flynn Digital Barbarism by Mark Helprin ...

... I believe. Was yours the one volume abridgement? I am beginning Krakatoa by Simon Winchester. I recently finished The Meaning of Everything and enjoyed it so much I had to see if Winchester's other books are just as good.

I just finished reading The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester last week and I have to disagree with jarka. This is the first book by Simon Winchester that I have read but I am searching now to find some of his other books. Yes, there may be a few extra words in the story of the making ...

5/85 400 Language 400 Language The Way We Talk Now - Geoffrey Nunberg (of NPR) 423 English dictionaries The Meaning of Everything (audio) - Simon Winchester 424 No longer used -- formerly English thesauruses 425 English grammar Sister Bernadette's Barking Dog - Kitty Burns Flor ...

What's the last great historical non-fiction you've read? I just finished both "The Murder of Helen Jewett" and "The Meaning of Everything". Very different stories, but both wonderfully written. The story of Helen takes place in New York City (and, to a smaller extent, Maine) and tells ...

Barnes and Noble 50% off Moving Sale. The Meaning of Everything Simon Winchester American Notes for General Circulation Charles Dickens The Autobiography of an Ex-ColoredmMan James Weldon Johnson

... someone who's read both The Diaries of Adam and Eve and The Professor and the Madman! Have you also read Winchester's The Meaning of Everything? It's a more overall summary of the history of the OED, a bit drier, but fun for grammarians. And I recommend Sister Bernadette's Barking Dog ...

I gave up on The Meaning of Everything back in January, but I might try to go back to it. I love the OED, but the first chapter made me want to poke myself in the eye.

... is the Killer App by Tim Sanders 25. Made to Stick by Chip Heath 26. The Who Loved China by Simon Winchester 27. The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester 28. More Sex is Safer Sex by Steven Landsburg 29. Mr. Lincoln’s T-Mails by Tom Wheeler 30. Naked Prey by John San ...

... interested in how the OED came to be written, and there are two good books about that: The Professor and the Madman and The Meaning of Everything, both by Simon Winchester.

... interested in how the OED came to be written, and there are two good books about that: The Professor and the Madman and The Meaning of Everything, both by Simon Winchester.

... undertaking of the dictionary's creation as well as telling the tragic story of Dr. Minor. I've added the author's The Meaning of Everything, which focuses more on the history of the dictionary itself to my to be read list.

... Madman yesterday. It was a very good read, but I would have liked it better if I hadn't read it so close on the heels of The Meaning of Everything. I also finished Airframe this morning, a typical Crichton and a fast read. I'm off to go start The Dragon Heir now, solely based on the ...

35. The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester I moved this one up on my TBR list because I liked The Meaning of Everything and wanted to learn more about the stories that were barely mentioned but sounded fascinating as they related to the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. T ...

... I hope this weekend to get further into it, as it was highly recommended to me by several people here after I said I'd read The Meaning of Everything by the same author. I finished I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (heart-wrenching, but very good) and Anne of the Island. I've finally ...

September in review -- 20. Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 21. The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester 22. Captain Alatriste by Arturo Perez-Reverte (audio) 23. The O. Henry Prize Stories 2007 24. The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz 25. Friday Night Lights by H. G. Biss ...

Well, more books to add to my wish list.Reading the OED The Meaning of Everything and Professor and the Madman Whoa is me ! My wish list is starting to look like the size of my library.

Just added The Meaning of Everything to my BookMooch wishlist!

#155 bell7 Guess I'll be adding The Meaning of Everything to my to buy and tbr list! First--on to Poisonwood Bible and Kristin Lavransdatter!

hemlokgang, I really enjoyed The Meaning of Everything. I love words and dictionaries, and I discovered the OED online when I was an undergrad, so the history of the OED was right up my alley. It kinda got me started on this word book kick that'll probably last a little longer, as The Professor ...

bell7, What did you think of The meaning of Everything? I thoroughly enjoyed The Professor and the Madman. Talbin, I, too, am throroughly enjoying Kristin Lavransdatter. Good story, good characters, interesting themes, and i am definitley learning a little about Norwegian history and ...

MusicMom, I have read The Meaning of Everything by the same author, but I haven't read The Professor and the Madman yet. I will probably soon, I seem to be on a word tangent lately with my nonfiction reading. :-)

The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester. I owned the hardcover but can't find it in the disaster that is my living room. If you're unfamiliar with the book, it's a historical overview of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. Marvelously done!

I've finished The Meaning of Everything and the review can be found here. Whitewavedarling, please review When We Were Orphans. Your reviews of Ishiguro books I've read reflect my own thoughts, so I'm curious what you ...

21. The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester This fairly slim volume packs in tons of information about the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, a massive undertaking begun in the 1850s and the first edition of which was finally finished in 1928. As a word nerd, I really enjoyed ...

I finished The Meaning of Everything and The Shadow of the Wind. The latter was one I picked up because several people here had mentioned it, and I'm so glad I did! Now I'm reading: The O. Henry Prize Stories 2007 The Poisonwood Bible for the group read and Friday Night Lights

... to Read a Novel often reminded me why I enjoy reading fiction. 5 stars. Currently reading -- Shadow of the Wind and The Meaning of Everything Currently listening to -- The Iliad and Captain Alatriste Stopped reading -- Saga by Conor Kostick (wrong touchstone)

... lous Now I'm reading The Shadow of the Wind and loving it so far (about 130 pages in), and still reading (and enjoying) The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester.

... just finished Samurai William, an illuminating history of English/Dutch/Portuguese trade in Japan. Currently reading: The Meaning of Everything and From Doon with Death I hope to finish Captain Alatriste on audio soon, and will be listening to The Iliad for a looooong time to ...

... entirely unexpected, the ride was fun. 4 stars. Currently reading -- From Doon with Death, Samurai William, and The Meaning of Everything Currently listening to -- Captain Alatriste and The Iliad Stopped reading -- The Mysterious Island

... you again. I am glad that you enjoyed The Dark is Rising. Maybe something a little more challenging this time? How about The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester. I love his books, but I haven't read this one. Would love to get your take on it. OK? Anyone choosing for me please ...

The Meaning of Everything: the Story of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester

... place and time quite well, as well as an admirable survey of the geology of Britain. I've previously read Winchester's The Meaning of Everything and The Professor and the Madman (intellectual history is a favorite genre of mine) but I liked this better--earth science is quite interesting ...

... Correct Behavior 398 – A Social History of the American Alligator 420 – The Story of English 423 - The Oxford English Dictionary 428 - The Logodaedalian’s Dictionary of Interesting and Unusual Words 435 – The Random House Basic Dictionary German 443 – LaRous ...

Finished: the wonderful history of the OED, The Meaning of Everything. (Great parental Christmas choice.) I am a sucker for books about lexicography. And famed dictionaries. This is, I think, going to be a growing niche in my library....

Okay. I can't cope. Back to The Meaning of Everything, thoughts of the OED, and tea! ;)

Count another vote for The Meaning of Everything, The Professor and the Madman, The Book on the Bookshelf and The Art of the Bookplate. I really enjoyed The Book Nobody Read: Chasing the Revolutions of Nicolaus Copernicus. The author writes of his quest to see every surviving first ...

The Meaning of Everything has some different material, but in my opinion, all the most interesting information was included in The Professor and the Madman.

... become a bit of a Simon Winchester fan, having read a number of his books, including The professor and the madman. Does the meaning of everything have a lot of different material? Is it worthwhile to read both?

... Booked to Die. In non-fiction, Old Books, Rare Friends, by two antiquarian dealers. Also: Collecting Modern Books, The Meaning of Everything, and one that I found very influential, The Gutenberg Elegies. Have fun!

... books - The Third Policeman and Recalled to Life (a Reginald Hill mystery), as so often with items on my list. The Meaning of Everything and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes, two Christmas gifts, would seem equally suited, though I think actually my Finest Russian Caravan a ...

White Noise, Bananas, Beaches and Bases, The Story of English and Life in the Iron Mills were for classes. The other two were for fun.

... a fair bit bigger and not pocket sized. A single book is portable. Sometimes. I wouldn't want to carry around the Oxford English Dictionary and The Hard SF Renaissance though. See how portable you think 4 figure book totals are when you have to move. Extreme case, sure, and most ...

... know if this counts, but I also like books that tell about how things were created, like The Professor and the Madman or The Meaning of Everything about the Oxford English Dictionary, or God's Secretaries about the writing of the King James version of the Bible.

... This time, I picked up a copy of A History of the Ancient World (wrong touchstone) by George Willis Botsford and The Story of English (also wrong touchstone) by Robert McCrum.

... Ever Done by Sandra Newman The Namesake by Jhmpa Lahiri Twenty-Six by Leo McKay Checkpoint by Nicholson Baker The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad

I may be on a roll.... Man's Search for Meaning The Meaning of Everything Everything You Know The Know-It-All All in Good Time Time in Between

LynnB : I liked The Professor and the Madman Simon Winchester also wrote The Meaning of Everything about the creation of the Oxford dictionary. I would like to read that one as well.

The Elfquest Gatherum, ed. by Dwight Decker Stitch 'N Bitch by Debbie Stoller The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester The Outstretched Shadow by Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory Thieves & Kings, volumes 1-5 by Mark Oakley I know the last one's sort of ...

... to a discussion via a comment, it wouldn't be so bad. I wouldn't mind an occasional "Hey, we're discussing The Meaning of Everything in this thread on Book Talk. Why not join us?" Honestly, I doubt that there would be "constant notices to discuss books". The chances that I'd ...

I'll third Simon Winchester. The Meaning of Everything was the best book I read in February. John Berendt is also great. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is awesome, and City of Falling Angels wasn't bad either. Gay New York by George Chauncey is a social history ...

I myself enjoyed The meaning of everything quite a lot, a very interesting book. Cate (#55), I have not registered yet, but will do it today or tomorrow the latest. So, that is a deal! Let me know when you want to go to the Bruised Apple. Paola :-))

#56 lilithcat - The Meaning of Everything is great. I normally read nonfiction at a slower rate, (no more than a chapter or two a day), but it was so good that I just ripped right through it. Bought a couple of things yesterday: Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay. Everyone over ...

... by Tom Lowenstein - keeper 35. Dragons of Winter Night by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman - library 36. The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester - keeper

... those lifestyles, you know? Here's a great example from just about an hour ago -- The book is a Hardcover edition of The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester. Its ISBN is 0-19-860702-4 CueCat coughed up the following fur ball: .C3nZC3nZC3n2CNT3ENfYDxnY.cGen.ENr7C3j6E3vZDhnX ...

Xicanti, I love The Meaning of Everything! Enjoy! I'm out-of-town right now at my in-laws, and there is this really cool used book store here, tucked away in this little mountain town. I plan to go revisit it later today! :0)

Only two books this year: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester I also received two gift certificates, (a $25 one for Chapters and a $30 one for my favourite local bookstore), so I've got to decide what to get. It's difficult, as there's ...

Now that the results are in: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (with an introduction by Margaret Drabble The Meaning of Everything by Simon Winchester $25 gift card to Chapters $30 gift certificate to McNally Robinson (my favourite local bookstore) Good times.

The English Language, The Meaning of Everything, and A Rum Affair -- my non-fiction kick continues.

... Winchester. It is about the writing of the OED and I found it absolutely fascinating. He wrote another one, called The Meaning of Everything also about the OED. I haven't read that one.