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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
100 Words for Rain is equally quirky and interesting and full of trivia about weather curated by Alex Johnson. Released 11th April 2024 in the UK and due out elsewhere 16th July from HarperCollins on their National Trust Books imprint, it's 176 pages and is/will be available in hardcover format.
Everyone talks about the weather but nobody seems to *do* anything about it. The great British obsession with meteorology is very well known and the subject of a lot of gentle humor. The author has gathered an impressive array of weather related observations, trivia, science, and wit together in one volume.
An introduction about weather discussions is followed by more specific chapters on: wind, forecasting, rain, folklore, fog & mist, regional weather, snow & ice, talking points, storm, weather & behaviour, thunder & lightning, war, and sun. Each of the chapters contains a collection of observations and quotes in short bite-sized bits. Definitely full of fun and interesting items perfect to be read in spare moments.
Four stars. It would be an excellent choice for public library acquisition, gift giving, waiting room bookshelves, etc.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.