This is another book I'm in the process of reading. I've become interested in language lately. This too, I should have more to say about when I'm done.

Description from School Library Journal:
Bryson traces the English language from the Neanderthal man of 30,000 years ago to the present. Interestingly, he contrasts the language as it developed simultaneously in various locations. He also presents examples of the evolution of words and their spellings. The book is well researched and informative; the thorough index will aid novices in the exploration of the language.

(Amazon) The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson