Bill Bryson

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

Sorry, I didn't read each reply, so apologies if its been mentioned.

To my annoyance, I found out that several of his books have a different title in America, as opposed to the UK market. If buying off ebay in particular, check you aren't buying the same, exact book, just with a different name (as I did)
Down under and notes from a small island are 2 that I recall, which have different names in the US. Great books though!

He genuinely makes me cry with laughter.. Notes from a small island is hilarious

Agree with posters that Notes from a Small Island is fab. Gerald Durrell's My Family and Other Animals, followed by Birds, Bees and Relatives, are also laugh out loud funny.

To my annoyance, I found out that several of his books have a different title in America, as opposed to the UK market.

This happened to me too, his non fiction book about American English also has two titles.

I did Notes on a Small Island for A Level English back in the day.
So much more enjoyable than Dubliners.

I recently listened to A Short History... on audible having read it maybe a decade ago. I still loved it.

I have The Body on my bedside table ready and waiting.

I read them all but have bodies on library loan and can't be bothered to finish it at all. Got down as far as the mouth!

I adore BB. I used to have a lot of them as audio books on tape, read by Kerry Shale. Absolutely got me through many a insomniac night.