Chambers Word Lovers

An intrusion of spammers. An illusion of magicians. An audit of accountants. Surely these can't be real collective nouns?! Step inside Crystal’s Curiosity Cabinet, a gloriously random and witty collection of English language oddities. Pre-order now: hachette.co.uk/titles/david-c…

A comic alphabet. A glorious lipogram. A wellerism. What connects them? Find out in Crystal’s Curiosity Cabinet — a delightful miscellany of weird, witty words & expressions from David Crystal OBE. Pre-order here: hachette.co.uk/titles/david-c…

David Crystal OBE has written 100+ books on the English language. His latest? A lifetime’s collection of curiosities that will keep you coming back again and again. Crystal’s Curiosity Cabinet - out 16th Oct 2025 in the UK. Pre-order here: hachette.co.uk/titles/david-c…

🎭 Happy Publication Day to the Bard in paperback! 🎭 This little gem is filled with a gift of Shakespearean delight - around which lies a treasure trove of trivia, miscellaneous fact, and opportunities for reflection. Click here to browse: ow.ly/OB6b50VylxV

📚✨ Celebrate World Poetry Day with two of our best loved poetry titles! ✨📚 📖 No, Love Is Not Dead – Let the words take you on a journey across time, space and imagined realms. ❤️🌍 📖 Everyday Shakespeare – Coming to paperback NEXT MONTH! 🎭✨

The 5* reviews for the fascinating and filthy Words From Hell by @jesszafarris keep rolling in! The UK paperback edition is out now and you can pick up a copy in all good bookshops. #WordsFromHell #UselessEtymology #BookLovers #Linguistics

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📚💥 Black Friday deals are coming! Grab your headphones and dive into deals on our favorite audiobook that’ll make your language-loving heart soar. Sale starts on November 29, so get ready, set, listen! 🎧 #BlackFriday #AudiobookDeals

Celebrate the publication of the paperback edition of the much-loved 'Found in Translation' by Duncan Madden by treating yourself or a loved one here: ow.ly/t1hs50TJ4F3 #chamberswords #foundintranslation #happypubday

Let's rhyme and shine, it's National Poetry Day! Grab a pen, find your zen, and let the words flow from within. Time to celebrate creativity! #NationalPoetryDay @mccabio @bencrystal @davcr

Grab a ghoul or ghostie pal to celebrate the paperback of Words from Hell in the US! It's time to settle in for the spookiest story around - how the language we use every day hides the darkest secrets of English etymology. Available now in all good bookshops!

Coming ✨devilishly✨soon: Words from Hell in paperback! A perfect fall read with witty insights into everything from erotic etymology to the history of horror, witchcraft, & the supernatural. Dive into delectable words--the good, the bad, and the bleeped! tinyurl.com/3beapnnt

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Happy birthday to our favorite dreamer! Shakespeare's words have resonanated through centuries. How do you appreciate the dreamers, artists, writers & bards in your life? And, of course, if you're hungry for more Shakespeare, check out Everyday Shakespeare for daily inspiration!

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Today we toast the art of words, rhythms, and rhymes that connect us all. Let's celebrate language in all its beauty on #WorldPoetryDay! 📝🌎✨ @mccabio @bencrystal @davcr

Every wondered where swear words come from? @JessZafarris is here to tell you! WORDS FROM HELL is out now in the UK! Get ready to unearth the darkest secrets of etymology and go where no dictionary has dared to before . . . Buy here: waterstones.com/book/words-fro…

❤️ Set pulses racing this Valentine's Day with 'No, Love is Not Dead' edited by Chris McCabe @mccabio and 'Words From Hell' by Jess Zaffaris @uselessety ! 🔥 Click on our link to find out more!

Happy US publication day to No, Love Is Not Dead edited by Chris McCabe! From Akkadian to Yoruba, this unique anthology engages the reader in reflective tales of love across a wide range of themes with English translation and commentary. Get your copy: linktr.ee/chamberswords

New year, new podcast! Shakespeare has the perfect lines for riding into battle, but does he have the right stuff to take us on a commute or grocery store run? Check out @BenCrystal & @DavCry on @FolgerLibrary Shakespeare Unlimited pod to find out! folger.edu/podcasts/shake…