Notes From A Small Island

Coney · 03-06-2003, 09:54 AM

Bill Bryson, one of my favourite travel authors got picked for the best depiction of England!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...ts/2824715.stm

If you want an impartial view of England, read his book, it's hilarious!

His other works aren't too shabby either

Hasty Ent · 03-08-2003, 12:37 PM

I've put this on my list of books to read, thanks!

Love Bill Bryson. First came across his essays in Granta (I used to subscribe) years ago and have been a fan ever since. A Walk in the Woods had me laughing so hard I was in actual, physical pain.

Coney · 03-08-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Hasty Ent
I've put this on my list of books to read, thanks!

Love Bill Bryson. First came across his essays in Granta (I used to subscribe) years ago and have been a fan ever since. A Walk in the Woods had me laughing so hard I was in actual, physical pain.

A Walk in the Woods was absolutely hilarious

.....everything that could go wrong for BB did go wrong!

If you enjoyed that, yer gonna enjoy 'Notes as well

Huan · 03-09-2003, 07:48 PM

Hey, thanks for calling this book to my attention; I picked it up at the library and it is hilarious!

Coney · 03-09-2003, 08:20 PM

Glad you're enjoying it

Here's Bill Brysons hompage, complete with excellent excerpts from some of his other books.

Bill Bryson

Baby-K · 03-10-2003, 06:17 AM

Hell, I never even saw this thread! Maybe I did but didn't click what was up........Anyway, I have recently started reading this book (along with The Third Twin by Ken Follet) and so far I dare not read more than about 10 pages per night 'cos I'm too scared I might p*ss myself laughing....

Huan · 03-12-2003, 03:05 AM

Today I discovered that I already have one of Bill Bryson's books on my shelves. Mother Tongue: English and How it Got That Way. Isn't that wierd when you've suddenly already got a book on your shelf that you hadn't realized was what it was?

Baby-K · 03-12-2003, 09:02 AM

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Isn't that wierd when you've suddenly already got a book on your shelf that you hadn't realized was what it was?

Yeah - it's almost like finding money in a pocket of a coat you haven't worn in ages........well only if the book is any good I suppose.

03-06-2003, 09:54 AM	#1
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Notes From A Small Island Bill Bryson, one of my favourite travel authors got picked for the best depiction of England! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...ts/2824715.stm If you want an impartial view of England, read his book, it's hilarious! His other works aren't too shabby either __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

03-08-2003, 12:37 PM	#2
Hasty Ent Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 516	I've put this on my list of books to read, thanks! Love Bill Bryson. First came across his essays in Granta (I used to subscribe) years ago and have been a fan ever since. A Walk in the Woods had me laughing so hard I was in actual, physical pain. __________________ Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it. George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950)

03-09-2003, 08:20 PM	#5
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	Glad you're enjoying it Here's Bill Brysons hompage, complete with excellent excerpts from some of his other books. Bill Bryson __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

03-10-2003, 06:17 AM	#6
Baby-K Corruptor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jozi SA Posts: 1,885	Hell, I never even saw this thread! Maybe I did but didn't click what was up........Anyway, I have recently started reading this book (along with The Third Twin by Ken Follet) and so far I dare not read more than about 10 pages per night 'cos I'm too scared I might p*ss myself laughing.... __________________ Don't wet yourself with excitement.

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03-09-2003, 07:48 PM	#4
Huan Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 274	Hey, thanks for calling this book to my attention; I picked it up at the library and it is hilarious!

03-12-2003, 03:05 AM	#7
Huan Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oxford, MS Posts: 274	Today I discovered that I already have one of Bill Bryson's books on my shelves. Mother Tongue: English and How it Got That Way. Isn't that wierd when you've suddenly already got a book on your shelf that you hadn't realized was what it was?