{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eb2ec99ca791fe17f6feae0/6728f5d4580049df8f100314?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wonderful Words That Tell A Tale, with Tom Read Wilson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eb2ec99ca791fe17f6feae0/1730737452657-401b4709-c30c-4358-aa37-634f69b2a2df.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From famous wordsmith <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Read_Wilson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tom Read Wilson</a> comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to&nbsp;<em>Every Word Tells a Story</em>, <a href=\"https://www.quarto.com/books/9780711291638/wonderful-words-that-tell-a-tale\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Wonderful Words That Tell A Tale</em></a>, illustrated by <a href=\"https://x.com/ianmorris_22?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ian Morris</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Unlock a whole new side to language&nbsp;in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to even more life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this&nbsp;a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family.</p><p><br></p><p>Every word is paired with timeless, characterful watercolour illustrations by Ian Morris.&nbsp;<em>Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale&nbsp;</em>is a journey into the English language through beautiful stories and artwork,&nbsp;a venture to be dipped into<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and enjoyed over and over again. (Quarto)</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode, Tom meets Jack at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://kutir.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kutir</a> in Chelsea</p><p><br></p><p>Follow and subscribe to The Booking Club:</p><p><br></p><p>YouTube:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@bookingclubpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@bookingclubpod</a></p><p>Twitter/X:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/bookingclubpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@bookingclubpod</a></p><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookingclubpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@bookingclubpod</a></p><p>TikTok:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@bookingclubpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@bookingclubpod</a></p>","author_name":"Jack Aldane"}