July 29, 2026
Calling all linguaphiles: don’t miss this entertainingly nerdy book about efforts to define colors in mid-century U.S. I always enjoy learning about people who singularly devote themselves, either as a professional or amateur, to something extremely niche. An interesting read to me as someone fascinated by language, but also as someone who once bought a duvet cover the color of “dusty bean paste.”
–Adrienne, King’s Books, Tacoma, WA
Find intriguing books from King’s Books and other independent bookstores. (Don’t forget Stamper’s backlist, Word by Word, too!)
