We're delighted to host a talk based around Susie's latest book 'Word Perfect'. Greg's latest book is the bestselling 'Ask a Historian'. Both authors will sign copies of their book after the talk.

The Book

Welcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.

From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone's name at the very moment you need it) to snaccident (the unintentional eating of an entire packet of biscuits), WORD PERFECT is a brilliant linguistic almanac full of unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and surprising etymologies tied to every day of the year. You'll never be lost for words again.

Susie Dent

Susan Dent is an English lexicographer, etymologist and media personality. She has appeared in "Dictionary Corner" on the Channel 4 game show Countdown since 1992. She also appears on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, a post-watershed comedy version of the show presented by comedian Jimmy Carr. She has been honorary vice-president of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading since 2016.

Greg Jenner

Greg Jenner is a British author and public historian with a particular interest in communicating history through pop culture and humour. He is the author of many books including his latest, 'Ask a Historian'.

The Event

This is a free event to attend and will take place in the Philosophy department in the Norrington Room. Both of the authors books will be available to purchase on the day.

Call 01865 792792 with any enquiries.