"Comma Queen" -- so much nicer than the pejorative "Grammar Nazi", don't you think? I've always been partial to "Word Nerd" but that doesn't convey the same emphasis on mechanics, I suppose.

3.5 stars out of 5. Norris has written a charming little memoir that tickled my fancy in just the right ways. She enthuses about usage and etymology and writing in a way that reminds me of my favorite college professors, and comes across as the sort of good-natured philanthrope you would like to share a kettle of tea with. The instructional/educational grammar lessons run a bit long but are balanced well by her personal anecdotes, and the examination of traditional grammar rules within contemporary contexts (i.e. how pronoun use gets muddled when a sibling comes out as transsexual, and a delightful, unexpected chapter on a surge in published profanity) makes for lively reading.