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I have no idea why this sat on my shelf unread for 5 years, but once I picked it up it was a really fast read. It‘s a novel about identical twin sisters, both of whom are really into grammar/linguistics from a young age, and the family that surrounds them. I liked it. I kept thinking it was a true story, probably because the last book I read WAS a true story about identical twin sisters. But whether fiction or memoir, it was a solid story.

#springskies ( I am waiting for them!) #twins
My sister gifted me this book, her book club read. Sounds fascinating. I have a brother & sister who are twins- although not identical they have a special bond & look out for each other always.

Why did I wait so long to read this book? This light family dramedy is built around identical twins who become obsessed with language. Their father gets them a dictionary when they are young, and as they grow, language affects each stage in their lives - from first loves to careers to motherhood. Such wonderful details make this book a true gem! Fabulous #audiobook narration, too!

As a grammar nerd, the premise of this book really drew me in - identical twins obsessed with words beginning when they spoke their own private language as toddlers.

I was all in at the beginning, but then I just wanted to hurry up and finish so I could move on to something else.

They can't all be winners.

PS - I love when I finish a book and it coincides with a fresh mani 😄💅🏻

Wonderful

I‘m not sure exactly why I ended up being really annoyed by this book. But I was. It superficially covered too many topics and I never really cared about any of the characters.

So far I‘m appreciating the descriptions of what it‘s like to be a twin. I‘ve watched my sons navigate similar situations. Not sure about the story itself though.

#audiowalk

The Grammarians is a lovely, amusing story of twin sisters who are in love with the English language. The story follows them from infancy to old age, and it details their fascination with words, while describing the flows and eddies of their relationship. I have been reading some very dark books during lockdown, and I was grateful to find this one that made me smile.

Identical twins obsessed with the English language, so much so that they use “Webster's New International Dictionary, Second Edition” as their guiding light in life. We read along as the inseparable Wolfe girls grow into their independent selves. What happens when the sibling who was once so much like you becomes a different person?

This was not as good as i hoped it would be.

This book may not be for everyone (though it was for me). It‘s a bit light on main character development; much heavier on wordplay, mythology, & technical, linguistic arguments.

Still, there are some truly gorgeous passages & a few absurdly delightful side-characters (I‘m looking at you, Mr. & Miranda Gravit).

I‘d read it all again just for the moment of grief when Sally goes to throw a dish only to realize that it needs to be washed, instead.

I LOVE this book!!!!!!

Started this last night and I love it already

Thank goodness there‘s no evidence of pets as carriers of coronavirus. Someone decided to get a bit too friendly with my book...

Finally starting my book club book for March. Somehow, I thought this was nonfiction until the moment I cracked open the cover. 🤦‍♀️

I didn‘t sleep well last night. Allergies are in high-gear (which obviously makes it feel like The End) & there‘s so much to think about. I‘ve got a lot of Taurus tendencies, so working from home is kind of a (twisted) dream. But my Capricorn nature means it‘s hard to put projects down when the work day is done.

A very well told tell of two sisters - twins - separated by grammar. Will definitely reread. Highly recommended. Thanks @cleoh #jolabokaflodswap

Happy Christmas Eve, Littens!

Every Litten needs one! Thanks @cleoh

@cleoh Thank you so much for the #jolabokaflodswap gifts. They are perfect for me! The book is exactly what I want 😘 and the book bag will be cherished for Christmases to come! Thanks for organizing @MaleficentBookDragon

I just discovered this banana-pants-awesome sounding book on the NPR Book Concierge...how did I not know about it?!? Identical twins obsessed with language who find themselves holding opposing views on what language is and should be.

I set aside time to cull my Litsy TBR this morning only to find that it‘s a pretty solid TBR - just long. How about your Litsy TBR? #bettergetreading

This book had me all over the place!

For one, it reminded me of when I was a kid and, too, read a big old dictionary. (I should look into having it repaired, it‘s in pretty rough shape!)

But I found it a little hard to fully connect with the main characters, the twins, as it was a short book and it covered their entire lifetime as well as various family members. At times I was ready to move on, yet found myself tearing up towards the end.

My current read (tagged) most definitely influenced my latest mini #bookhaul.

#wordnerd 🤓

Schine‘s novel chronicles the lives of language-obsessed identical twins, Laurel and Daphne, from early childhood to adulthood, and how the once close sisters grow apart. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I really liked the writing in this, it was almost enchanting to read. Like this is how you imagine yourself feeling when reading. It was so well written I did not mind the two idiot sisters who shared the stage for main characters.