Algospeak

Available from Nook & Cranny Books when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways. “Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a sparkling voice, Algospeak is a gift to any word nerd. Deftly covering everything from emoji etymologies and trendbait to Taylor Swift fanilects . . . Adam Aleksic is the wise, yet accessible internet linguist