What’s the word I need?

A good thesaurus is indispensable. My word processor had a great integrated thesaurus. That is, up until I updated my software and the thesaurus underwent a transformation to a less useful and more unwieldy version. Sigh.

I can use thesaurus.com and I do so, on occasion. I’ve also used the Visual Thesaurus (see link in sidebar). For a while, I subscribed to it, and I may do so again. But there are times that nothing will do except a BOOK, a real page-turning thesaurus.

I have two hard copy thesauri - one is a perfectly adequate alphabetical one. It could have a few more words in it, but it fits my needs well.

At times, however, I need a categorical thesaurus. It lists the words by concept or theme, instead of alphabetically. Mine is falling apart. (See photo) I need a new one. Any recommendations for a good categorical thesaurus?

While I’m on the topic, I’ll also mention the Romance Writers Phrase Book which I have found quite useful.