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Grammar

    The best books on Grammar and Punctuation, recommended by Mark Nichol

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    Garner's Modern English Usage
    by Bryan A. Garner
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    Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary

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    Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Bold, Contemporary Style
    by Arthur Plotnik
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    The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
    by Jane Straus
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    The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications
    by Amy Einsohn

The best books on Grammar and Punctuation, recommended by Mark Nichol

In the age of the internet, we are all writers. Correct grammar and punctuation are key to making a good impression. Grammar geek Mark Nichol, a writer at Daily Writing Tips, picks five of the best books on grammar and punctuation, and tells us why bad grammar leads to anarchy.

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