03-06-2003, 09:54 AM | #1 |
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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 |
03-08-2003, 12:37 PM | #2 |
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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.
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03-09-2003, 07:48 PM | #4 |
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Hey, thanks for calling this book to my attention; I picked it up at the library and it is hilarious!
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03-09-2003, 08:20 PM | #5 |
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Glad you're enjoying it
Here's Bill Brysons hompage, complete with excellent excerpts from some of his other books. Bill Bryson |
03-10-2003, 06:17 AM | #6 |
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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....
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03-12-2003, 03:05 AM | #7 |
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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?
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