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A Short History of Nearly Everything
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2004
like drinking out of a fire hose
Great book with broad coverage of history and science. not a quick read. You need to have your brain awake and engaged while reading.
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The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2007
Couldn't stop laughing...
This is Bryson at his best, funny, fearless, and factual. He took me back to splendid promise of the 50's when we awaited "Better things through chemistry" and believed they would come.
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The Lost Continent: Travels in Small-Town America
Bill Bryson
Harper Perennial, 1990
There's Humor Everywhere
This book: part humor, part travelogue, narrates Bryson's road trip across the United States and back again. Bryson travels without strict itinerary, and with frequent stops in small towns across the country. The narrative is written in classic Bryson style, with ...
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The Mother Tongue
Bill Bryson
Harper Perennial, 1991
Amazing!
This book is a notch above Bryson's other books. And that is saying A LOT! It is compelling, very witty, and overall memorable. It certainly piqued by interested in the English language and linguistics in general. Do yourself a favour, and get this book. You will not ...
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
Bill Bryson
Anchor, 2006
Typical witty, funny, entertaining and educational fare from Bryson
I will admit right off the bat to being a big Bill Bryson fan. My only disappointment when it comes to him is that he hasn't written more. I am trying to catch up on some of his previous works so I read a walk in the woods. Needless to say you will not be ...
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The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2006
The Thunderbolt Kid
What an enjoyable read. Brought back all the wonderful memories of childhood along with an adult slant about the world today. Every chapter a treat.
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In a Sunburned Country
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2001
Great intro to Australia and Australians
I read this book on the way to Sydney a couple of years ago at the beginning of a project assignment which called for me to spend about six weeks there. I enjoyed the author's writing style much more than a typical travel book. However, despite the light tone and the ...
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 1999
ridiculous, but it inspired me
I had a long history as a streetwalker. Yes, a streetwalker. But, I never had even spent the night outdoors. However, when I read Bill Bryson's book I immediately decided I wanted to thru-hike the entire 2,175 mile trail.
There is a lot of criticism on the AT about ...
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I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2000
funny...and insightful
nothing like looking at the US from the eyes of a stranger. What a beautiful perspective. There were many times I was laughing out loud when I read this book. Also a great gift for those who are travelers. you will not be disappointed.
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Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe
Bill Bryson
Harper Perennial, 1999
The Gospel of Bill...
Last fall, as a 21 year-old college student in his final year, I started pondering what to do with that ludicrous accumulation of wealth that all university students find upon graduation. Lies, actually: I scraped together the best I could and bought a ticket for ...
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Notes from a Small Island
Bill Bryson
Harper Perennial, 1997
Bless Bill Bryson
If there is anyone out there who has never read Bill Bryson I urge you to start. His books will warm your heart and make you laugh out loud....you can't stay blue or depressed when you're engrossed in one of his works. In spite of his penchant for being an Anglophile ...
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Bill Bryson's African Diary
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2002
A Brilliant Entry and for a Great Cause
Bill Bryson is the funniest travel writer working today, I believe, and even when he takes on what is an unpleasant task - visiting one of the most depressed areas of the world in order to raise funds for CARE, he does it in a hilarious way.
In this short little ...
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Made in America
Bill Bryson
Harper Perennial, 1996
I'm a stranger here myself, too.
I moved to the States when I was twenty. I was vastly ignorant about the country. I loved this book! Bryson is a spotty writer (not referring to his complexion, but his complete history of everything) but he was spot on with this one.
I'm off to buy another copy. ...
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The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir
Random House Audio, 2006
Bryson Scores Again!
Bill Bryson's story of growing up in Iowa is a terrific book. I bought it in large print for my mother, who can read only large print, and who has difficulty hearing too, so this is the only way she could enjoy the book. She too adores Bill Bryson. We love his ...
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A Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition
Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2005
Factual Knowledge Supreme.
This is the most fantastic book in print. Every human being should read this book. It containes a huge store of factual knowledge. Every person should know at least this much about the universe they live in. This type of scientific understanduing will have a bearing on ...
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