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The Bill Bryson Appreciation Club - Discuss your favourites here (spoilers)

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coffeeisnectar · 21/04/2016 20:53

I have read all of his books except the newest one (which is sitting in the 'to be read' pile) and I still howl with laughter through Notes from a Small Island and Walk in the Woods.

I think Bill Bryson is pretty much the best non-fiction author out there right now.

One of my favourite moments is when he's in the B&B wondering what the fuck a counterpain is. Fabulous. Utter genius.

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Hulababy · 21/04/2016 21:07

I read the newest one a little earlier this year and then proceeded to re-read lots of his older ones. If forgotten how much I enjoyed them all. Just wish there were more!

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coffeeisnectar · 21/04/2016 21:04

My teen bought me Little Dribbling for christmas for me to read in hospital but my surgery got cancelled so it's still sitting waiting to be read. I know if I even open the first page I will be lost and it will be finished very quickly.

I've not seen the adaptation of Walk in the Woods but the book was fabulous. Loved it when Stephen Katz threw away the water because it was too heavy and he couldn't be bothered carrying it.

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MimiLaBonq1 · 21/04/2016 20:56

I agree. He is an awesome writer. Haven't read the new one yet either.

JosiePye · 21/04/2016 20:56

I can't believe how long it it since it was written, but my favourite will always be The Lost Continent. I first read it as a teenager and thought it was so funny.

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coffeeisnectar · 21/04/2016 20:55

*counterpane. Dear God, Mr Bryson would have a heart attack at my error.

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