One of my favorite books ever is Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods. I’m not sure how many times I have read it – at least 10. I reread it every summer.
It is one of the funniest books I have ever read. I laugh aloud when I am reading this.
The book is about hiking the Appalachian Trail. But it is more than just Bryson recounting what happen while he was hiking. He provides a great deal of information about the history of the trail and the American wildness.
This book is also great to listen to during car trips. My mom and I listened to it a few years ago while driving to the beach.
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This is in my top 5 of favorite books EVER.
I just gave it to my Dad to read.
Did you read A Stranger Here Myself that he wrote?
I love all of Bill Bryson’s stuff – you MUST read the one about his trip across the US – The Lost Continent. Hilarious! His books about travels across Europe and around the UK are fantastic too – people used to stare at me on the subway because I was always giggling!
I haven’t read The Lost Continent. Thanks for the recommendation. I haven’t read A Stanger Here Myself? Is that one good too?
He is quite a funny guy, huh?
Thanks for the recommendation! Sounds like it is right up my alley. I grew up in Virginia and miss the Appalachian Mountains.
I just reserved this from the library. Thanks for the recommendation. I also reserved Lost Continent. Looking forward to reading both. Wish I’d seen this before hiking on the AT this summer.