In 1982, copy editor Mary Norris had only just begun what would become a storied career at The New Yorker when she decided on a whim to visit Greece. For a word nerd like Norris, the trip wasn't just a chance to explore a new place; it was a golden opportunity to learn a new (to her) language composed of its own unique alphabet. So began Norris's love of all things Greek: the ancient landscapes, the history, the culture, the food—and, of course, the Greek tongue, where she discovered the heart and soul of modern language. Part memoir, part travelogue, part linguistic study, Greek to Me follows Norris as she returns time and again to the storied land, resulting in a charming and insightful literary ramble that may inspire you to book the next flight to Athens!