Praise for
Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words: "One of the best guides to usage there is. I cannot imagine an English-speaking person [who] would not rejoice in [it]." –Katherine A. Powers,
Boston Globe "A worthwhile addition to any writer's or editor's reference library." –
Los Angeles Times
"[Bryson is] a world-class grammar maven."
–Michael Upchurch,
Seattle Times "A usage book with a nice sense of differentiation."
–William Safire,
New York Times Magazine "Bryson's erudition is evident and refreshing...a straightforward, concise, utilitarian guide."–
Publishers Weekly