Bill Bryson

57 replies

BBBear · 31/03/2020 09:20

I’m always seeing Bill Bryson recommended as a good read, but which one should I start with?

OP posts:

CumbiaVillera · 31/03/2020 09:46

Short history of nearly everything would be on the top of my list if had to take three things with me to a deserted island.

DrMadelineMaxwell · 31/03/2020 09:40

Home. Just fascinating.

Lonelycrab · 31/03/2020 09:38

I loved a short history of everything. In fact all his books I’ve read are just so engrossing. Such an easy to read guy. So funny too

Thunderpunt · 31/03/2020 09:34

Right
Notes from a Small Island - a travelogue around Britain ( he's American and very humorously talks about British weirdness and quirks)
Notes From a Big Country - similar to above but traveling around the US
Return to Litltle Dribbling - is the follow up some years later to Small Island
A Walk in the Woods - he takes a hike along the Appalachian Trail (I'd never heard of it, but is 1000's miles long) and it's the trials and tribulations along the way.
I know I've read more of them but can't remember which ones.
He has a very gentle humor, and the actual info on the places he's visits is fab. Having just gone through the amazon list I can see some on there I've not read so will now have to do so!
If you enjoy his style - I imagine you will like all of his books. I would definitely start with Notes from a Small Island though (assuming you're in the UK)
Enjoy

MrsIronfoundersson · 31/03/2020 09:34

A Walk in the Woods is his first I think, about walking the Appalachian Trail with an old friend. It's funny and throws in lots of interesting information, like all his books.

MadisonAvenue · 31/03/2020 09:29

The first one I read, nearly 30 years ago, was Neither Here Nor There. I think I went on to read The Lost Continent after that.

Thunderpunt · 31/03/2020 09:26

Hold,on I can't remember the names but have read quite a few. I'll check on a,Avon and come back. One I do remember is Notes from a small Isle (?) and then he did a follow,up,one recent,y which I have just recently read.
BRB

Unflip

1 2 3

Swipe left for the next trending thread